Nature-based Solutions for Climate Resilient Cities – Perspective and experiences from Latin America

KOZAK, DANIEL

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Lugar: Panamá; Año: 2023 p. 138

978-92-807-4109-4

Climate impacts in Latin America and the Caribbean are increasing in frequency and intensity. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), between 2020 and 2022, 88% of the extreme events recorded in the region were caused by meteorological, climatic, and hydrological factors. These events accounted for 40% of the deaths and 71% of related economic losses (WMO 2022). Considering that currently, 8 out of 10 people in the region live in urban areas, and it is estimated that this figure could reach 85% by 2040 (UN-Habitat 2022), and that 48% of the capitals of Latin America and the Caribbean are exposed to extreme risk due to the impacts of climate change (Development Bank of Latin America [CAF] 2014), it becomes essential to increase resilience in urban spaces.This publication aims at providing tools for those involved in urban planning to more effectively integrate climate risks and the opportunities offered by the ecosystem context of each city. This way, it seeks to contribute to Latin America and the Caribbean resilient urban development.