Greater cooperation between countries, states, cities, the private sector and civil society in the U.S. and Latin America can play a vital role in making the hemisphere more secure by improving resilience to climate change.
Beyond the hurricanes: Cooperation on climate change in the Americas
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Environmental protection in the Americas
A breakdown of domestic performance and adherence to international treaties in the hemisphere.
Climate Change
Protecting the environment without the U.S.
By Teresa Kramarz / teresakramarz /
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The Trump administration’s decision to abandon the Paris Agreement was no surprise. The world, U.S. cities, and U.S. businesses are already moving on, with or without DC’s leadership.
Foreign Policy & U.S./Latin America Relations
Can Latin American and Caribbean nations and Canada convince the U.S. not to ditch the Paris Agreement?
By Guy Edwards / GuyEdwards /
The Americas has a lot at stake in the U.S. remaining in the Paris Agreement. Latin America and Caribbean countries and Canada should convince it to do so.
Just the Facts
How President Trump’s threat to torpedo U.S. climate policies puts Latin America at risk
By Guy Edwards / GuyEdwards /
If President Trump abandons the global fight against climate change, it could leave Latin America more vulnerable to the effects of climate change and governments politically exposed.
Policymaking
A giant step forward for Latin America: The Paris Agreement on climate change
By Guy Edwards / GuyEdwards /
The entry into force of the Paris Agreement this week provides an opportunity for Latin America to capitalize on its advantages in renewable energy. But only if policy and investment line up with the agreement’s ambitious goals.
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