(Versión en español abajo) Background Climate change adaptation needs are growing rapidly across Latin America, while available financing continues to fall significantly short of what is required. According to the Adaptation Gap Report 2025, developing countries’ adaptation financing needs are projected to reach between USD 310 billion and USD 365 billion annually by 2035, yet international public adaptation finance remains far below this level. At the regional level, recent analysis estimates that Latin America alone could face an annual adaptation finance gap of approximately USD 47 billion by 2035. Closing this gap requires not only improved access to existing international climate funds, but also the expansion and diversification of financing approaches. These include alternative instruments such as blended finance, green and climate resilience bonds, carbon market mechanisms, private sector investment, and engagement with non-traditional actors. In parallel, strengthening enabling conditions, such as governance frameworks, regulatory environments, technical capacities, and data availability, is essential to attract investment and scale up adaptation action. In this context, this regional dialogue provides a space for exchange among policymakers, practitioners and financiers at national, subnational and regional levels in Latin America to explore pathways for broadening adaptation finance and identifying the conditions needed to mobilize and scale investment.   Objectives The event, organized by the Regional Collaboration Centre Latin America, aims to: Explore a range of alternative financing mechanisms and instruments for climate adaptation and assess their applicability in the Latin American context. Identify key barriers and enabling conditions for mobilizing adaptation finance in the region. Foster regional exchange and collaboration to inform the design of pilot initiatives and scalable approaches to adaptation finance. Expected outcomes Participants are expected to: Gain a clearer understanding of alternative adaptation finance instruments beyond grants and concessional finance. Identify shared challenges and enabling factors for attracting and scaling adaptation investment in Latin America. Exchange practical insights and experiences that can inform future pilot projects and regional cooperation on adaptation finance. Target audience This dialogue is intended for: National government representatives, including ministries of finance/economy, planning and environment. Subnational and local government finance officials. Public investment authorities. Private sector actors, including insurance, banking and financial institutions exploring adaptation investment opportunities. International organizations, including UN agencies, multilateral development banks and regional organizations. Civil society organizations, NGOs, cooperatives and local community representatives. Researchers and think tanks specializing in climate finance and adaptation. International foundations and climate philanthropy actors.   Antecedentes Las necesidades de adaptación al cambio climático están aumentando rápidamente en América Latina, mientras que el financiamiento disponible continúa siendo significativamente inferior a lo requerido. Según el Informe sobre la Brecha de Adaptación 2025, se proyecta que las necesidades de financiamiento para la adaptación en los países en desarrollo alcancen entre 310.000 y 365.000 millones de dólares estadounidenses anuales para 2035; sin embargo, el financiamiento público internacional para la adaptación se mantiene muy por debajo de este nivel. A nivel regional, análisis recientes estiman que solo América Latina podría enfrentar una brecha anual de financiamiento para la adaptación de aproximadamente 47.000 millones de dólares para 2035. Cerrar esta brecha requiere no solo mejorar el acceso a los fondos climáticos internacionales existentes, sino también ampliar y diversificar los enfoques de financiamiento. Estos incluyen instrumentos alternativos como el financiamiento combinado (blended finance), los bonos verdes y de resiliencia climática, los mecanismos de mercados de carbono, la inversión del sector privado y la participación de actores no tradicionales. Paralelamente, fortalecer las condiciones habilitantes, como marcos de gobernanza sólidos, entornos regulatorios adecuados, capacidades técnicas fortalecidas y disponibilidad de datos sectoriales, es fundamental para atraer inversiones y ampliar la acción en adaptación. En este contexto, este diálogo regional ofrece un espacio de intercambio entre responsables de políticas públicas, profesionales y actores financieros a nivel nacional, subnacional y regional en América Latina, con el objetivo de explorar vías para ampliar el financiamiento de la adaptación e identificar las condiciones necesarias para movilizar y escalar inversiones. Objetivos El evento, organizado por el Centro de Colaboración Regional de América Latina, tiene como finalidad: Explorar una gama de mecanismos e instrumentos alternativos de financiamiento para la adaptación al cambio climático y evaluar su aplicabilidad en el contexto latinoamericano. Identificar las principales barreras y condiciones habilitantes para movilizar financiamiento para la adaptación en la región. Fomentar el intercambio y la colaboración regional para informar el diseño de iniciativas piloto y enfoques escalables en materia de financiamiento para la adaptación. Audiencia Este evento está dirigido a: Representantes de gobiernos nacionales, incluidos ministerios de finanzas/economía, planificación y medio ambiente. Funcionarios responsables de finanzas a nivel subnacional y local. Autoridades de inversión pública. Actores del sector privado, incluyendo representantes de seguros, banca e instituciones financieras que exploran oportunidades de inversión en adaptación. Organizaciones internacionales, incluidas agencias de las Naciones Unidas, bancos multilaterales de desarrollo y organizaciones regionales. Organizaciones de la sociedad civil, ONG, cooperativas y representantes de comunidades locales. Investigadores y centros de pensamiento especializados en financiamiento climático y adaptación. Fundaciones internacionales y actores de la filantropía climática.  

Under decisions adopted by Parties to the Paris Agreement (3/CMA.3, 7/CMA.4, CMA.6), eligible Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) project activities (PAs), programmes of activities (PoAs), and component project activities (CPAs) may transition to the Article 6.4 Mechanism (A6.4M), provided they meet the applicable requirements.

As Latin American countries prepare their third round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs 3.0) and advance the formulation and implementation of National Adaptation Plans (NAPs), Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are emerging as a powerful pathway to deliver on both climate mitigation and adaptation goals.

As the next submission of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs 3.0) approaches, countries in Latin America are entering a crucial stage of implementation.

El año 2025 marca un punto de inflexión en el ciclo de ambición climática: los países presentan la nueva ronda de Contribuciones Determinadas a Nivel Nacional (NDC 3.0) alineadas con el objetivo de 1,5 °C del Acuerdo de París.

Background 2025 is a pivotal year in the global ambition cycle: countries are submitting the next round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0), aligned with the 1.5°C goal under the Paris Agreement. Building on the outcomes of the Global Stocktake (COP28), Chile is presenting its updated NDC for 2025–2035, raising ambition across mitigation, adaptation and means of implementation and informed by the latest IPCC findings. This high-level webinar will officially present Chile’s NDC 3.0 and foster a multisectoral dialogue on pathways to implementation. Objectives Organized by the Ministry of the Environment of Chile (MMA); UN Climate Change secretariat Regional Collaboration Centre (RCC) Latin America; NDC Partnership (NDCP) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile (MINREL), this webinar has the following objectives: Officially present Chile’s updated 2025–2035 NDC (NDC 3.0) to national and international audiences. Highlight Chile’s political commitment and alignment with the Paris Agreement and the Global Stocktake outcomes. Facilitate dialogue on opportunities and challenges for implementation across government, civil society, private sector and academia. Encourage participation of non-state actors in supporting NDC implementation. Audience Open to the public, with targeted outreach to specialized audiences in Latin America and the Caribbean. Registration is required. Format: Virtual (YouTube livestream) Language: Spanish with ES–EN interpretation Time Santiago (Chile): 11:30–13:00 Panama/Lima: 09:30–11:00 Bonn (Germany): 16:30–18:00

(In Spanish below) Overview As Parties prepare their NDC 3.0 in 2025, guided by the outcomes of the first Global Stocktake, collaboration across government, business, and civil society is essential to keep the 1.5°C goal within reach. This webinar, organized by the UNFCCC Regional Collaboration Centre for Latin America, spotlights the private sector’s role in shaping and delivering ambitious, implementable NDCs, and showcases tools and processes that strengthen alignment between national plans and voluntary action. Objectives Highlight how the Global Stocktake calls for enhanced multi-actor collaboration and increased ambition in climate action. Explore enabling environments (regional, national, local) that bring non‑Party stakeholders, especially the private sector, into NDC design and implementation. Demonstrate the Global Climate Action Portal (NAZCA) as a transparency and accountability tool to register and monitor non‑state climate commitments. Target Audience Government officials and non‑Party stakeholders delegated by national environmental focal points and involved in NDC 3.0 development and implementation. Open to all members of the Marrakech Partnership.     Descripción Mientras las Partes preparan sus NDC 3.0 en 2025, guiadas por los resultados del primer Balance Global (Global Stocktake), la colaboración entre gobiernos, sector empresarial y sociedad civil es esencial para mantener al alcance el objetivo de 1,5 °C. Este seminario virtual, organizado por el Centro de Colaboración Regional de la CMNUCC para América Latina, destaca el papel del sector privado en la formulación e implementación de NDC ambiciosas y viables, y presenta herramientas y procesos que fortalecen la alineación entre los planes nacionales y la acción voluntaria. Objetivos Poner de relieve cómo el Balance Global llama a una mayor colaboración entre múltiples actores y a incrementar la ambición en la acción climática. Explorar entornos habilitantes (regionales, nacionales y locales) que incorporen a actores no Partes, en especial al sector privado, en el diseño e implementación de las NDC. Presentar el Portal de Acción Climática Global (NAZCA) como herramienta de transparencia y rendición de cuentas para registrar y monitorear los compromisos climáticos de actores no estatales. Público objetivo Funcionarios gubernamentales y actores no Partes designados por los puntos focales nacionales del sector ambiental que participen en la elaboración e implementación de las NDC 3.0. Abierto a todos los miembros de la Alianza de Marrakech para la acción climática.

(Spanish version below) The UNFCCC Regional Collaboration Centre (RCC) Latin America is organizing a regional webinar to strengthen capacities in monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) systems for National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) in Latin America. NAPs are a key tool for countries to identify medium- and long-term climate adaptation needs, reduce vulnerability, and build resilience. As countries move from planning to implementation, robust MEL systems are essential to track progress, assess effectiveness, identify gaps, and promote continuous improvement. This webinar will: Provide updates on the latest intergovernmental guidance and resources for NAP MEL systems. Build technical capacity on the design and implementation of robust MEL systems for adaptation. Facilitate discussions on challenges, opportunities, and practical approaches in the region. Promote peer-to-peer exchange through country experiences and lessons learned. Speakers include representatives from the UNFCCC secretariat, the NAP Global Network, and the Ministries of Environment of Brazil, Chile, and Peru. Target audience: Government representatives and policymakers, UN Country Teams, regional organizations, civil society, youth, Indigenous Peoples, local communities, and academia.   El Centro de Colaboración Regional (RCC) para América Latina de la CMNUCC organiza un seminario web regional para fortalecer las capacidades en sistemas de monitoreo, evaluación y aprendizaje (MEL por sus siglas en inglés) para los Planes Nacionales de Adaptación (PNA) en América Latina. Los PNA son una herramienta clave para que los países identifiquen las necesidades de adaptación climática a mediano y largo plazo, reduzcan la vulnerabilidad y aumenten la resiliencia. A medida que los países pasan de la planificación a la implementación, contar con sistemas MEL sólidos es esencial para dar seguimiento al progreso, evaluar la efectividad, identificar brechas y fomentar la mejora continua. Este seminario web: Presentará las últimas orientaciones y recursos del proceso intergubernamental para los sistemas MEL de los PNA. Fortalecerá las capacidades técnicas para diseñar e implementar sistemas MEL sólidos para la adaptación. Facilitará el diálogo sobre desafíos, oportunidades y enfoques prácticos en la región. Promoverá el intercambio entre pares a través de experiencias y lecciones aprendidas de países de la región. Entre los ponentes se encuentran representantes de la secretaría de la CMNUCC, la NAP Global Network y los Ministerios de Medio Ambiente de Brasil, Chile y Perú. Audiencia objetivo: Representantes gubernamentales y responsables de políticas, equipos de país de la ONU, organizaciones regionales, sociedad civil, jóvenes, pueblos indígenas, comunidades locales y sector académico.

(Version in Spanish below) As Parties continue to advance the implementation of the Paris Agreement, Article 6.8 highlights the importance of non-market approaches (NMAs) to enhance cooperation and support ambitious climate action beyond carbon markets. This webinar, organized under the LAC-6 Project by UNEP and the UNFCCC Regional Collaboration Centre for Latin America (RCC LatAm), provided an in-depth introduction to NMAs and explored how they can contribute to the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in the region. Objectives Provide an overview of Article 6.8 and the framework for non-market approaches. Guide participants on the designation of National Focal Points and the use of the NMA platform. Highlight regional case studies and best practices. Facilitate discussions on opportunities for cooperation and coordination across sectors and instruments. Target Audience Article 6.8 National Focal Points from LAC-6 Project countries. Government representatives and country leaders involved in NDC implementation. UNEP officials and climate change experts.   En el marco de la implementación del Acuerdo de París, el Artículo 6.8 resalta la importancia de los enfoques no de mercado (NMAs, por sus siglas en inglés) para promover la cooperación y apoyar una acción climática ambiciosa más allá de los mercados de carbono. Este seminario virtual, organizado en el marco del Proyecto LAC-6 por el PNUMA y el Centro de Colaboración Regional para América Latina (RCC LatAm) de la CMNUCC, ofreció una introducción detallada a los NMAs y explorará cómo pueden contribuir a la implementación de las contribuciones determinadas a nivel nacional (NDC por sus siglas en inglés) en la región. Objetivos Presentar una visión general del Artículo 6.8 y del marco para los enfoques no de mercado. Orientar a los participantes sobre la designación de Puntos Focales Nacionales y el uso de la plataforma de NMAs. Compartir estudios de caso regionales y mejores prácticas. Facilitar el diálogo sobre oportunidades de cooperación y coordinación entre sectores e instrumentos. Público objetivo Puntos Focales Nacionales para el Artículo 6.8 de los países del Proyecto LAC-6. Representantes gubernamentales y líderes nacionales involucrados en la implementación de las NDC. Funcionarios del PNUMA y expertos en cambio climático.

Background  In preparation for the next round of NDC 3.0, RCC Latin America is providing technical assistance to the Government of Costa Rica through the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE). This support includes a series of capacity-building and institutional strengthening activities aimed at enhancing national capacities to integrate cooperative approaches under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and to effectively apply the ICTU guidance in the design and submission of Costa Rica's NDC 3.0.  A national workshop was convened to strengthen Costa Rica’s technical and institutional readiness to participate in international carbon markets, with a focus on the roles and responsibilities of the host Party under both Article 6.2 and A6.4, and to support the strategic orientation of the NDC 3.0 update process. The event provided a platform to examine how the ICTU framework and the outcomes of the first Global Stocktake (GST) can inform the ambition, structure, and implementation of the updated NDC.  Additionally, the workshop also explored the role of Mitigation Contribution Units (MCUs) within Costa Rica´s domestic carbon market framework, as well as the strategic opportunities to embed Article 6 mechanisms into national climate policy, ensuring alignment with national development priorities, and the evolving transparency and ambition requirements under the Paris Agreement.  This process is especially important as Costa Rica plans to submit its updated NDC 3.0 by October 2025. Reaching this milestone will enable the country to show increased ambition and reaffirm its commitment to global climate goals.  Objectives  Explore Costa Rica’s opportunities and challenges to engage in international carbon markets, considering its current NDC commitments.  Understand the opportunities and implications of markets and non-markets approaches under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement (6.2, 6.4, and 6.8).   Assess Costa Rica’s progress in preparing for Article 6 implementation and identify existing challenges.  Discuss CDM Transition and PACM (A6.4) engagement.   Support the development of Costa Rica’s NDC 3.0 by aligning it with ICTU elements and Global Stocktake messages to enhance ambition, transparency, and implementation pathways, and by identifying how Article 6 cooperation and carbon markets can be effectively reflected in the updated NDC.  Discuss capacity-building needs to enable stakeholder engagement.  Key Insights  1. NDC 3.0 in the Paris Agreement Ambition Cycle  Provided an overview of the NDC ambition cycle, highlighting their evolution into “NDC 3.0” as a cornerstone of the Paris Agreement. Addressed key implementation gaps and tools, introduced ICTU elements, and underscored the need to respond to GST outcomes with higher ambition, balanced action, and inclusive engagement of non-Party stakeholders. Reviewed the 2024 NDC Synthesis Report and its implications for national planning.  2. Understanding Article 6: Opportunities and Implications  Provided an overview of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, including its market and non-market approaches. Emphasized its role as a flexible cooperation tool that requires strong governance, transparency, and environmental integrity, and its strategic value for raising ambition and mobilizing climate finance, particularly for high-impact projects.  3. Cooperative Approaches under Article 6.2  Focused on bilateral and multilateral cooperation through the transfer of ITMOs. Highlighted key implementation elements such as authorization, tracking, reporting, and accounting, supported by appropriate legal and institutional frameworks.  4. Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism (PAMC) under Article 6.4  Aimed at strengthening MINAE’s institutional capacities to engage with the centralized mechanism under Article 6.4. Covered participation requirements, activity approval and authorization procedures, and governance. Discussed the issuance and use of A6.4ERs and the role of MCUs, with a focus on enabling public and private sector engagement.   5. Non-Market Approaches under Article 6.8  Explored how voluntary, non-market approaches can support Costa Rica’s NDC implementation in line with national priorities. Highlighted their potential to drive transformational actions in adaptation, resilience, sustainability, and clean energy—without relying on mitigation outcome transfers.  Next Steps     Follow-up ICTU Session  A follow-up technical session will be organized with the NDC team to deepen the understanding and application of ICTU elements (Information for Clarity, Transparency, and Understanding) in Costa Rica’s NDC 3.0. This session will support alignment with the Paris Agreement’s guidance and the outcomes of the first Global Stocktake.  Strengthening Regulatory Frameworks for Carbon Markets  Costa Rica will continue to strengthen its regulatory frameworks for both the domestic carbon market and international cooperation under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. RCC Latin America will provide technical support in the development and refinement of legal instruments, institutional arrangements, and national procedures to ensure transparency, environmental integrity, and alignment with national priorities and Article 6 key decisions.     

Descripción Este taller presencial reunió a representantes gubernamentales, expertos técnicos, actores del sector privado, sociedad civil y socios internacionales para dialogar sobre las oportunidades, desafíos y avances de Costa Rica en su participación en los mercados internacionales de carbono bajo el Artículo 6 del Acuerdo de París. Los participantes conocieron los aspectos normativos, institucionales y operativos clave para fortalecer los mercados de carbono en apoyo al cumplimiento de las contribuciones determinadas a nivel nacional (NDC) del país. Objetivos Conocer las posibilidades del país de participar en los mercados internacionales dados los compromisos con las NDC. Conocer las oportunidades e implicaciones de los mercados de carbono bajo el Artículo 6 del Acuerdo de París (6.2, 6.4 y 6.8). Conocer los avances de Costa Rica en la preparación ante el Artículo 6 y retos existentes. Discutir la creación de capacidades para el involucramiento de actores clave. Aspectos destacados de la agenda Presentaciones sobre los mecanismos del Artículo 6 y oportunidades en mercados internacionales de carbono. Discusión de desafíos institucionales y prácticos para la participación eficaz de Costa Rica. Avances en marcos normativos para el mercado doméstico de carbono. Panel sobre la participación del sector privado y las comunidades. Experiencias, oportunidades y desafíos en la región. Público objetivo Funcionarios de gobierno. Representantes del sector privado. ONG y organizaciones de la sociedad civil. Expertos técnicos. Socios de desarrollo internacional.

The UN Climate Change secretariat through its Regional Collaboration Centre for Latin America (RCC LatAm), in coordination with the Center for Clean Air Policy (CCAP), hosted a webinar to officially launch the report on the progress of Article 6 operationalization in Latin America.

The Regional Dialogue on Carbon Pricing (REDiCAP) Latin America 2025 gathered 43 participants from 16 national governments, 4 subnational jurisdictions, and prominent international organizations to advance progress on carbon pricing instruments (CPIs).

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RCC Latin America highlights the outcome of COP 29 on Adaptation and Resilience

RCC Latin America will present the summary of CiACA project and roadmap for implementing a national carbon market in Panama.

Join RCC Latin America to explore the COP29 outcomes on Article 6!

This side event will present the status for operationalization of Article 6 in the region, their relationship with Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and the integration with nationally determined contributions (NDCs) and national carbon pricing mechanism

This event will create a space for countries, cooperation agencies, and the private sector to exchange experiences and strategies on how to align climate actions in agriculture with Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategies (LT-LEDS)

Operationalizing Article 6 in Guatemala

Strengthening the county's capacity to implement effective climate actions in Guatemala

RCC LatAm and Panama have officially launched the Ci-ACA Project!

RCC LatAm and UNEP published a new guidance on A6.8.

RCC LatAm and CBIT-GSP co-organizes a virtual webinar on reporting and review requirements for Art. 6 and 13 of the Paris Agreement.

RCC LatAm will host this webinar in Spanish on 24 July.

Latin America's training workshop and Regional Dialogue on Article 6 and Carbon Pricing

This sessions explores linkages between Nature-based Solutions and Carbon Markets.

On 27 June 2024, RCC LatAm will host a regional webinar to advance development of the NDCs 3.0. The Regional Collaboration Centre for Latin America supports governments in the region as they look to develop an ambitious third round of Nationally Determined Contributions in early 2025.   Objectives The webinar aims to facilitate space to exchange knowledge and experiences among Latin American countries regarding the challenges faced in the preparation and updating of NDCs. Through these sessions, we seek to identify common challenges, share best practices, and foster collaboration among the countries of the region. This webinar aims to: Understand the current NDC implementation process. Identify successful practices and key challenges in the NDC implementation. Provide suggestions for enhancing ambition and feasibility in the next cycle of NDCs 3.0 Background It is a critical time as the next round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) due in 2025, requires new and more ambitious NDCs from countries. The Global Stocktake (GST) outcome agreed upon at COP28 underlined that despite overall progress on mitigation, adaptation and means of implementation and support, Parties are not yet collectively on track towards achieving the purpose of the Paris Agreement and its long-term goals, and encouraged Parties to come forward with ambitious, economy-wide emission reduction targets, covering all greenhouse gases, sectors and categories and aligned with the 1.5°C limit in their next round of NDCs. NDCs are submitted every five years to the UNFCCC secretariat, and this is the third round, due by early 2025. The second round of NDCs in its totality has shown that current efforts and plans are insufficient to put the world on track to achieve the temperature goals of the Paris Agreement. The latest science from the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) indicates that greenhouse gas emissions need to be reduced by 60% by 2035, compared to 2019 levels, and that adaptation and mitigation must be pursued with equal force and urgency to advance sustainable development for all. The GST invited the secretariat including their Regional Collaboration Centers (RCCs) and organizations in a position to do so, to provide capacity-building support for the preparation and communication of the next NDCs. The first generation, NDC 1.0, and the second generation, NDC 2.0, have yielded valuable insights through their implementation, which provides orientation for the development of the upcoming cycle, NDC 3.0. This platform will be instrumental in understanding the processes undertaken by each Party and how to progress towards achieving the goals outlined in Article 2 of the Paris Agreement, including in this new round of NDC 3.0 submissions. Drawing from the challenges and best practices observed in the construction and implementation of past NDCs, Parties can then apply them in this new round of NDCs 3.0 submissions 9 to 12 months before COP 30.   Watch the event again

On 18 June, RCC Latin America delivered a training for Panama focused on finance, measuring qualitative actions and transitioning to quantitative actions, with emphasis on development of indicators and progress reporting for NDCs.   The training program engaged government officials, policymakers, and professionals working in the fields of climate change, sustainability, and environmental policy. The training objectives were tailored to Panama: Provide participants with insights into the significance of Panama's NDC update in the context of the Latin American region and its alignment with the outcomes of the first Global Stocktake (GST). Facilitate participants' understanding of the knowledge and skills necessary to identify specific opportunities to access financing for NDC implementation and develop better strategies accordingly. Enable participants to develop effective financing strategies tailored to Panama's specific NDC goals and priorities. Familiarize participants with best practices for translating qualitative goals outlined in the NDC into quantifiable targets through the development of indicators. Train participants on the implementation of best practices for monitoring, reporting, and verifying the progress of Panama's current NDC, ensuring transparency and accountability in the process.   Background   On May 31st, the government of Panama presented the update of its NDC 2.0 as part of its third cycle of NDC updates for the year 2025. This event marks a significant milestone in the Latin American region as it is the first country to present its efforts in line with the outcomes of the first Global Stocktake (GST). This training program on Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) is tailored to address the current needs identified by the Panamanian government on enhancing access to financing and formulating financing strategies for its NDC. Furthermore, the program delves into best practices for translating qualitative goals outlined in the NDC into quantifiable targets through the development and implementation of indicators. This segment aims to explore effective approaches to transforming qualitative NDC goals into measurable outcomes. Discussions will cover the selection of appropriate indicators that accurately reflect progress toward NDC objectives and the design of effective monitoring systems to gather relevant data. Additionally, case studies and practical examples of indicators used in various contexts will be examined to illustrate successful approaches in translating qualitative objectives into quantifiable targets, facilitating the dissemination of best practices in reporting on the progress of the country's current NDC.  

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RCC Caribbean and RCC Latin America build capacity for effective implementation in Cuba with Article 6 workshop    From 14 to 17 May, RCC Caribbean teamed up with RCC Latin America to deliver a three-day workshop that connected seven Cuban officials with Article 6 practitioners from the governments of Panamá and the Dominican Republic. The workshop raised awareness about Article 6 and its different mechanisms among relevant Cuban ministries and facilitated knowledge exchange and stronger collaboration between Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Panamá.    Background  Article 6 of the Paris Agreement provides a framework for international cooperation to enhance ambition and action on climate change mitigation and adaptation. Article 6 encourages greater private sector involvement and investment in low-carbon projects, helping to scale up climate finance and accelerate the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy.  Capacity-building support and regional collaboration enable all governments to participate in Article 6 activities.     Objectives  This Article 6 workshop seeks to increase understanding and enable collaboration, specifically it aims to:  Introduce Article 6 instruments to governmental ministries in Cuba outside the environmental sectors  Deepen understanding of Article 6 mechanisms, with focus on potential uses in national and regional contexts  Equip participants with knowledge to develop an implementation plan for Cuba to engage with Article 6 mechanisms  Develop the necessary skills and knowledge to train other officials in Cuba and amplify impact  Facilitate knowledge exchange and sharing of experiences among Cuba, Panama, and the Dominican Republic 

RCC Latin America supports Guatemala readiness for NDCs 3.0 and Article 6 participation   From 13 to 20 May, RCC Latin America organized a series of workshops to support Guatemala´s national readiness for the NDC 3.0 update and the use of cooperative approaches under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. The workshop had three sessions: 13 May at 08:00 – 9:30 a.m.  (Central America Time) / 09:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (Panama Time)  16 May at 09:00 – 11:00 a.m.  (Central America Time) / 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Panama Time)  20 May at 09:00 – 11:00 a.m.  (Central America Time) / 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Panama Time)  Background The three-day capacity building program for the government of Guatemala focuses on preparing the country for the 2025 update of their NDC and using cooperative approaches under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. Active participation by the Vice-Minister of Environment and our Global Coordinator underscores the collaborative nature of this initiative, which was organized jointly with UNEP through the GCF readiness project, LAC-6.  The workshops provide insight into the importance of the third update for the Nationally Determined Contributions, the NDCs 3.0 process. They also cover the results and key messages from the first Global Stocktake (GST), concepts and main carbon pricing instruments as mitigation policies to achieve the NDCs, and cooperative approaches under Article 6 to achieve the NDCs and greater climate ambition. The workshops move forward with several objectives: Present the importance of the NDCs 3.0 process and submission of NDCs 3.0 in 2025 Provide results and understand the key messages from the first GST Understand the relevance and functionality of different carbon pricing instruments to leverage climate action Cover various types of voluntary cooperation established under Article 6, based on market and non-market mechanisms  

Over two days in May 2024, RCC Latin America delivered a training program to build capacity for ambitious NDCs 3.0 in 2025.   The two-day training program this program is designed to empower participants to navigate the complexities of updating the NDCs with confidence and contribute significantly to the global climate agenda. Tailored specifically for governments, the program covered various aspects of NDC development, including identifying targets, mitigation strategies, adaptation measures, financial frameworks, and implementation activities. This training was delivered to the government of Colombia with Ecuador and Chile sharing their country experiences.  Delivered in partnership with the NDC Partnership, UNEP, the Center for Clean Air Policy, and Argentina1.5, the training explored: Key outcomes from the first Global Stocktake at COP28 in Dubai and moving forward towards the NDCs 3.0 Additional guidance for the design of this third round of NDCs Country experiences from Ecuador and Chile to inform ambitious and achievable NDC targets Adaptation measures and resilience-building strategies to address climate impacts Financing options and mechanisms for implementation of NDCs Guidance for information on the Progress Update of NDCs      

RCC Latin America mobilizes regional partners for the NDCs 3.0 In April 2024, RCC Latin America brought together partners in the region to connect countries with support for the NDCs 3.0. This meeting was convened as part of a global series of partner meetings to develop ambitious NDCs by early 2025. Connecting governments with support for NDC development can increase the confidence needed to make bold commitments and accelerate implementation.    Background The Paris Agreement requires all Parties to prepare, communicate and maintain successive Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) that it intends to achieve. The NDCs are the main vehicle for countries to express their climate ambition and actions, and to align them with their national development priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals. This is especially relevant now with Decisions 6/CMA.3 and 1/CMA.5 requiring new and more ambitious NDCs from countries to be developed and submitted in 2025, with targets until 2035. In addition to being more ambitious, the NDCs 3.0 must be country-owned, country-driven, implementable, and well-positioned to unlock financing. The first Global Stocktake (GST) outcome underlined that despite overall progress on mitigation, adaptation, and means of implementation and support, Parties are not yet collectively on track towards achieving the purpose of the Paris Agreement and its long-term goals. As such, 43 percent emission reduction is needed by 2030 relative to 2019 levels, 60 percent emission reduction is needed by 2035, and net zero emissions by 2050. The outcome therefore encouraged Parties to come forward with ambitious, economy-wide emission reduction targets, covering all greenhouse gases, sectors and categories. The GST decision also emphasized the need for collective efforts by inviting the UN Climate Change Secretariat, including through the RCCs, and other organizations in a position to do so, to provide capacity-building support for the preparation and communication of the next NDCs.  Diverse development and implementation partners are providing NDC preparation and implementation support to countries in the Caribbean, including support for data and analysis, policy and planning, finance and investment, capacity building, and stakeholder engagement. This regional partner meeting is a follow-up to the global support workshop on NDCs convened by the UNFCCC secretariat in early March 2024 in Bonn, Germany. At that meeting, partners put together a framework to inform the NDC 3.0 support ecosystem.   Objectives Establishing shared knowledge about the current support provided by development organizations to countries in the LatAm region regarding the preparation and implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).  Identifying areas where the portfolios and initiatives of development organizations can synergize and complement each other in the realm of NDCs, with the aim of enhancing implementation effectiveness at the national level, including engaging with the United Nations system.  Collaborating on efforts, initiatives, and activities aimed at strengthening support for NDCs in the LatAm region, leveraging the collective expertise of development partners in the region and considering regional priorities and context.   Way Forward RCC Latin America will map out the different support avenues available to the countries in the region and provide insight on where collaborations can be developed. This information will be shared with the network of partners and made available to countries in the region. This exercise will hopefully ensure that Latin American countries can access support that is fit for their purposes. The plan is to convene regular meetings to continue the discussions and collaborations on the way forward for the region to develop ambitious NDCs 3.0.

RCC Latin America is partnering with the Capacity-building Initiative for Transparency - Global Support Programme (CBIT-GSP) to deliver an Introductory Article 6 Training for the CBIT-GSP Regional Network. The web-based training offers an introduction to Article 6 cooperative approaches and is designed to increase understanding of the relevance and functionality of Article 6 by covering key concepts and decisions.   The training features introductory remarks by the CBIT-GSP Regional Coordinator for Latin America and the Spanish-speaking Caribbean and an overview of RCC LatAm followed by sessions on voluntary cooperation under Article 6 and an introduction to Article 6.2 and Article 6.4.   The CBIT-GSP is a five-year global climate transparency project, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented by UNEP through the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre (UNEP-CCC). The project is aimed at supporting developing countries in the transition to the Enhanced Transparency Framework and its Biennial Transparency Reports under the Paris Agreement. The CBIT-GSP project includes multiple components, including training such as this.   Watch the event again

RCC hosted a series of webinars in preparation for NDC 3.0

Supporting countries to participate in cooperative approaches

The Government of Panama requested support ahead of developing its NDC 3.0.

The 2023 edition of the Climate Week saw the region actively preparing to implement Article 6.

Learn about the dynamic cyclical process to developing and implementing NDCs

UN Climate Change Regional Collaboration Centres will host a webinar series on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement

The Latin America and the Caribbean Climate Week (LACCW) is now open for receiving Expressions of Interest to host an event at the climate week. National, regional and local governments, the private sector, investors, youth organizations, science organizations, universities and schools, cooperatives, Indigenous Peoples organizations, filmmakers, media and other stakeholders are welcome to submit their event proposals. Hosted by the government of Panama in Panama City, the Latin America and the Caribbean Climate Week 2023 takes place from 23 to 27 October 2023. The Latin America and the Caribbean Climate Week seeks to facilitate and accelerate the region’s response to the climate crisis. The climate week offers opportunities for presenting new ideas, taking part in lessons learned, and finding opportunities for working together. We welcome diverse applications from stakeholders working in the region and ask that all submissions align with one or several of the four thematic tracks that the climate week will focus on: Energy systems and industry Cities, urban and rural settlements, infrastructure, and transport Land, ocean, food, and water Societies, health, livelihoods, and economies The 2023 Regional Climate Weeks provide a timely opportunity for policymakers, practitioners, businesses and civil society to share climate solutions, overcome barriers, realize opportunities and ultimately take concrete action that will allow us to course-correct and achieve the Paris Agreement goals and objectives. LACCW 2023 is hosted by:  

The UN Climate Change and its Regional Collaboration Centres will host Regional Dialogues on Carbon Pricing, Article 6 Training, and DNA Forum during each of the Regional Climate Weeks 2023.

On 26 May 2023, UN Climate Change hosted a webinar about the Notification to Parties on the NDC and LT-LEDS Synthesis Reports. The webinar shared details about the planned NDC and LT-LEDS Synthesis Reports for 2023 and opened an opportunity for countries to share their perspectives.   Webinar for Latin America and the Caribbean on NDC/LT-LEDS Update and Synthesis Report 2023 26 May 2023 |11:00 AM EST (UTC -5) |10:00 PM AST (UTC -4) | 17:00 AM CEST (UTC+2) Virtual Webinar Click here for the Concept Note in English and here for the Concept Note in Spanish   Video in English   Video in Spanish         The Webinar shared details about the NDC and LT-LEDS Synthesis Reports for 2023 being prepared by the secretariat and solicited country perspectives regarding their plans to submit updates to NDCs or LT-LEDS in advance of COP28. The webinar also covered important dates and approaches for the updated NDC Synthesis Report and LT- LEDS Synthesis Report for 2023. Development partners joined to share opportunities and resources to facilitate these efforts.  The Webinar was organized by RCC Caribbean and RCC Latin America. Additional support comes from collaborating UN Climate Change staff and our development partners. 

With a specific focus on National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) – COP27 event

 LACCW 2022 marks a key step on the road to COP27 This year's Latin America and the Caribbean Climate Week, LACCW 2022, wrapped up on 22 July  in Santo Domingo. Explore the LACCW 2022 Output Report and Event Programme to learn more about how these discussions represent a step on the road to COP27. Watch the Opening Ceremony and Closing Ceremony to discover key takeaways and inspiring examples of action, hear from the host government and be inspired by youth from the region. Videos available in Spanish: Opening Ceremony and Closing Ceremony.

On 27 and 28 January 2022, the Forum of Ministers of Environment of Latin America and the Caribbean marked its 40th anniversary with a special session in Costa Rica. The special session of the Forum aimed to strengthen regional cooperation in the face of the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.  

The recipients of a special 10th anniversary edition of the United Nations Global Climate Action Awards (GCA) were announced last month,which generated momentum for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 26) Glasgow and from the RCC Panama we are proud to highlight the impact of the initiatives in Latin America.

On 25 May 2022, an informative webinar was held to share details on the NDC Synthesis Report and LT-LEDS Synthesis Report

Early September Latin American national experts responsible of measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) (national communications, biennial update reports and, national greenhouse inventories, etc) participated in the 3 day long Regional virtual training workshop on institutional arrangements for the existing MRV arrangements and the enhanced transparency framework, including data management for national GHG inventories, organized by the Consultative Group of Expert (CGE), with support of the UNFCCC secretariat and RCC Panama.

En apoyo a los preparativos nacionales para la COP26, la oficina de Latinoamérica y el Caribe del PNUMA en colaboración con el Centro de Colaboración Regional para CMNUCC para Latinoamérica (RCC Panamá)organizaron“ Evento Informativo de Capacitación para los Negociadores Latinoamericanos”.El encuentro se llevó a cabo el 14 de octubre del 2021.

Las Estrategias de Cambio Climático a Largo Plazo (LT-LEDs por sus siglas en inglés) fueron el tema de discusión del taller “Apoyo para el Desarrollo de Estrategias de Cambio Climático a Largo Plazo en América Latina” que se llevó a cabo el 8 de julio   y que reunió a más de 100 participantes de 15 países. Fue además un evento único, ya que por primera vez un país desarrollado y varios países en vías de desarrollo compartieron experiencias comunes sobre desarrollo de estrategias a largo plazo.

From June 3 to 17 June, RCC Panama and consultants from SOA Consulting supported the Presidential Office of Climate Change of Honduras (ClimaPlus) to host a series of virtual workshops to advance understanding of climate finance and mobilize financial flows.

Long-term Climate Change Strategies (LT-LEDS) were the subject of discussion at a July 8 virtual workshop on developing low-emission development strategies. The event brought together over 100 participants from 15 countries for a first-of-its-kind workshop where a developed country and developing countries shared common experiences on long-term strategies.

During the Regional Climate Week, RCC Panama, under guidance from the Means of the Implementation Division (MoI), contributed to the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) yearly Regional Forum in LAC for the National Designated Entities (NDEs). This forum was integrated into the Climate Week program, inviting experts from the UNFCCC, governments, international organizations and banks discussing nodes of the implementation of the Article 10 of the Paris Agreement and the Technology Framework.