From words to facts: acting on climate change in Central America
This research report presents, by country, the consequences of climate change in Central America. It also presents recommendations from Oxfam and the Central America Vulnerable Network United for Life (Red Centroamérica Vulnerable Unida por la Vida) as to the actions and policies needed from governments to tackle the challenge.
Central American countries contribute little to climate change, but will endure some of its most negative consequences. As well as greatly affecting food production and the life of farming and indigenous communities, it will also increase the magnitude and frequency of extreme climatic events that impact the region.
The global warming will increase the magnitude and frequency of extreme climate events such as droughts that will impact the region. This was a fundamental issue treated in the COP20, along with the actions to implement adaptation policies and the provision of the adequate budgets for the region.