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The World Bank approved a project to help Guyana adapt to climate change and reduce flood risk in its coastal regions. This initiative is set to benefit around 320,000 people, approximately 40% of the country’s population, including the most vulnerable.
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With the objective of assessing the capacity Guyana’s agriculture sector to plan, design, implement, monitor, and evaluate climate resilient and inclusive recovery processes, the SRCA was implemented in the country’s agriculture sector.
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This seismic risk profile of Guyana, produced by the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation summarizes key metrics of seismic risk, allowing stakeholders in risk management to get an overview of the risk in the country.
Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems’Capacities in the Caribbean Region
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This study provides an updated assessment of the status of MHEWS for all CDEMA Participating States (PS).
CREWS in the Caribbean
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A successful 3,5-year project in the Caribbean has demonstrated the benefits of strong collaboration between development agencies and local partner and of better weather, water and climate services to save lives and livelihoods of vulnerable communities.
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This study supports the implementation of the Country Work Programme for countris in the Caribbean, as well as the design and revisions of other critical national instruments including the National Adaptation Plan.
Health and climate change: country profile 2020: Guyana
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This country profile for Guyana provides a summary of available evidence on climate hazards, health vulnerabilities, health impacts and progress to date in health sector efforts to realize a climate-resilient health system.
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This study seeks to inform the implementation the Country Work Programme for Guyana, as well as the design and revisions of other critical national instruments, including the NAP and other supporting instruments for implementation of the 2030 Agenda.

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