Is the problem in the skies?

Costa Rica is implementing a decentralized approach to climate adaptation through 'Project – Plan A: Climate-Resilient Territories', which empowers local municipalities to develop their own climate actions based on territorial analysis and inclusive governance.

• Costa Rica is situated in a highly exposed region of the world, making it vulnerable to extreme hydrometeorological events that threaten livelihoods, infrastructure, and increase the displacement of impoverished citizens.
• The 'Project – Plan A: Climate-Resilient Territories', supported by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF), aims to strengthen the capacity of local governments to use climate services and manage adaptation initiatives.
• Approximately 25% of Costa Rica's cantons, covering 46% of the national territory, have developed their own climate actions by analyzing territorial threats and integrating climate variables into local planning tools.
• Local adaptation planning in Costa Rica emphasizes the inclusion of historically marginalized groups, including women, youth, Indigenous communities, and Afro-descendant populations, alongside civil society and the private sector.
• To improve decision-making and resilience, Costa Rica identifies a critical need for increased investment in meteorological institutes, climate services, and local tools to measure adaptation progress and the reduction of loss and damage.

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noauthor (2023). Is the problem in the skies? NAP Global Network. https://napglobalnetwork.org/2023/03/costa-rica-social-organization-territory-climate-change/

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BibTeX

@misc{noauthor2023problem, author = {noauthor}, title = {{Is the problem in the skies?}}, publisher = {NAP Global Network}, year = {2023}, month = mar, url = {https://napglobalnetwork.org/2023/03/costa-rica-social-organization-territory-climate-change/}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }