Harmonising Biodiversity and Climate Action with a Peace Lens in Latin America and the Caribbean
Publisher: adelphi global
Author(s): Hector Morales Munoz and Lais Clemente Pereira
Date: 2024
Topics: Climate Change, Extractive Resources, Gender, Governance, Land, Renewable Resources
Countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Panama, Venezuela
Biodiversity conservation plays a crucial role in addressing the challenges climate change and environmental degradation pose to human security and peace. This practical note explores how these agendas intersect in Latin America and the Caribbean, one of the world's most biodiverse regions. The document summarises the discussions held at BCSC-Cali during the past UN Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 16) in Colombia, including key highlights and priority action areas for various stakeholders. Latin American and Caribbean thematic priorities for action on CPS and biodiversity conservation Environmental crimes and deforestation Disaster Risk Reduction, preparedness and resilience Peace potential of conservation Peaceful and inclusive economic transition Migration and climate security in cities Summary of next steps: To continue harmonising biodiversity and climate action through a peace lens, it is essential to: Raise awareness of the links between climate security, peace and biodiversity conservation Ensure that LAC voices and priorities for action are better represented in the Climate, Peace and Security fora Establish robust institutional frameworks in the region that promote the integration of biodiversity, climate, peace and security as a flagship strategy that contributes to prosperity in the long term Highlight LACs’ experience for effective implementation of nature-based solutions that integrate ecosystem conservation and restoration as a way to tackle the climate crisis and achieve social inclusion and cohesion Advance on innovative financial (grant-based) mechanisms that support peace-positive biodiversity and climate resilience