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Friends of the Earth International and a coalition of international networks issued a statement criticizing the outcome of the Lima Conference, arguing that the resulting decisions weaken international climate rules and fail to address the needs of vulnerable populations in the Global South.

The Lima Declaration is a statement issued by the Peoples Summit on Climate Change, held in December 2014 in Lima, Peru. It expresses the demands of a diverse coalition of international and Peruvian social movements, indigenous groups, and environmental activists. The document denounces the capitalist system and its role in driving climate change and social inequality, calling for a transition toward a model of 'Good Living' in harmony with nature. It specifically rejects market-based climate solutions and the influence of transnational corporations on global climate negotiations, while demanding the recognition of territorial rights and the reparation of ecological debts owed to the global South.

The Lima Declaration is a statement issued by the People's Summit against Climate Change in December 2014. It denounces the capitalist system and 'green economy' initiatives as false solutions to the climate crisis, demanding instead a transition based on social justice, the recognition of indigenous territorial rights, and the historical responsibility of developed nations toward the Global South.

This briefing paper examines potential frameworks for the ex ante assessment of intended nationally determined contributions (INDCs) prior to the December 2015 Paris Climate Change Conference, focusing on the decisions required at COP 20 in Lima.

This policy brief argues that systematic reviews of national climate pledges based on diverse fairness perspectives can provide critical insights into whether countries are doing their 'fair share' to keep global warming below 2°C, contrasting the bottom-up nature of INDCs with top-down scientific requirements.

The CFAS Guide, published in November 2014 by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network, provides a technical synopsis of climate finance negotiations under the UNFCCC to support stakeholders participating in the 20th Conference of the Parties (COP20) in Lima, Peru. It details the status of long-term finance goals, the operationalization of the Green Climate Fund, the financial constraints of the Adaptation Fund, and the role of the Standing Committee on Finance in improving the measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) of climate finance flows.

The CFAS Guide, published in November 2014 by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network, provides a comprehensive overview of climate finance negotiations leading up to the COP20 in Lima, Peru. It details the status of long-term finance goals, the operationalization of the Green Climate Fund, the challenges facing the Adaptation Fund, and the technical work of the Standing Committee on Finance regarding the monitoring, reporting, and verification of climate funds.

The CFAS Guide, published in November 2014 by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network, provides a comprehensive briefing for negotiators and stakeholders attending the 20th Conference of the Parties (COP20) in Lima, Peru. The document outlines the state of climate finance negotiations, focusing on the goal of mobilizing $100 billion annually by 2020, the operationalization of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), and the roles of the Standing Committee on Finance (SCF) and other financial mechanisms under the UNFCCC and the Kyoto Protocol.

This case study examines the implementation of the "Huellas de Carbono e Hídrica en tres ciudades andinas: La Paz, Quito, Lima" project in La Paz, Bolivia. It details the first-ever measurement of the city's carbon and water footprints for the base year 2012, the identification of critical emission and consumption points, and the subsequent integration of reduction measures into municipal policy and budgeting.

This report describes the March 10-14, 2014, Bonn Climate Change Conference, where parties under the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action (ADP) worked to identify elements for a universal climate agreement intended for 2015. The document also includes unrelated sections regarding Germany's overseas gas project funding and energy transition lessons for Canada.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) activity plan for July 2014 to June 2015 outlines a transition to a tripartite institutional structure, the monitoring of CRN3 projects, the conclusion of a MacArthur Foundation project on Andean biodiversity, and the IAI's leadership role in the Latin American network of Future Earth.

This research paper, published by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) in April 2014, examines strategies for implementing climate compatible development at the subnational level (cities, districts, and provinces) across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. It identifies specific challenges, such as scientific uncertainty and limited resources, and highlights opportunities for local innovation and the use of indigenous knowledge. The paper provides a framework of effective strategies, including the use of knowledge partnerships and participatory processes, and discusses the necessity of scaling these local successes up to national levels and out to other jurisdictions to achieve global transformational change.

This report, commissioned by the UNDP and implemented by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), assesses climate risks and risk management capacity in Peru, specifically focusing on the agricultural sector in the regions of Junín and Piura. It combines scientific data with community consultations to identify vulnerabilities and propose integrated strategies for disaster risk management and climate change adaptation.

This report, prepared by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) for the UNDP, evaluates climate risks and management capacities in Peru, with a specific focus on the agricultural sectors of the Junín and Piura regions. It analyzes the interaction between climate threats—such as El Niño, droughts, and frosts—and the vulnerability of rural populations, providing recommendations for integrated risk management and policy coordination.

This report by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the viability of hydroelectric power as a low-carbon energy source for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) under the framework of "development without carbon" (DWC). It analyzes the region's significant untapped hydropower potential against the risks posed by climate change, such as glacier retreat and precipitation uncertainty, and proposes the integration of WEAP and LEAP modeling tools to manage energy-water tradeoffs.

The 2011 Scientific Program Report by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details the achievements of four scientific programs between May 2010 and April 2011. It focuses on the Cooperative Research Networks (CRN II), the Small Grants Program for Human Dimensions (SGP-HD), and an IDRC-funded project on land use in the Río de la Plata basin. The report emphasizes the integration of natural and social sciences to inform policy decisions regarding climate change, biodiversity, and water security across the Americas.

The 2011 Executive Directorate report of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) details scientific synthesis efforts, the proposal for a new Center of Excellence on water security, and capacity-building initiatives across Latin America and the Caribbean. It also highlights significant institutional challenges regarding personnel stability and diplomatic relations with its host country, Brazil.

The minutes of the 17th IAI Conference of the Parties (2010) detail the institute's struggle with a 1.75 million USD deficit due to unpaid member contributions, which hampered its scientific and administrative operations. Despite this, the CoP approved a 1.279 million USD budget for 2010-2011 and a new annual plan. The meeting focused on strategic planning for a new scientific program to replace CRN II, exploring REDD+ funding, and electing new members to the Scientific Advisory Committee and Executive Council. Member countries shared updates on national greenhouse gas inventories, adaptation strategies, and carbon neutrality goals.

The SAEMC (South American emissions, megacities and climate) project focuses on developing regional climate change scenarios and operational chemical weather forecasting tools to address deteriorating air quality in South American megacities.

This executive summary evaluates the current scientific knowledge regarding the effects of climate change on the biodiversity of the tropical Andes. It identifies the region as a global biodiversity hotspot with high levels of endemism, particularly in cloud forests and high-altitude ecosystems. The document details how rising temperatures, shifting precipitation patterns, and habitat fragmentation threaten species' survival and the ecosystem services—such as water regulation and food security—upon which over 40 million people depend. It advocates for adaptive management, the creation of connected conservation corridors, and increased inter-institutional coordination to mitigate these risks.