Transforming Lives: Discovering the differentiated impacts of Climate Change and finding inclusive solutions for equality

Date: 27 October 2023

Time: 9:00 – 11:00 EST

Location: Contadora IV, Marriott Panama Hotel, Panama City

This is an official Track 4 Event of the Latin America and the Caribbean Climate Week 2023. 

Climate change affects people unequally. Specific groups including children and youth, women, local communities, Indigenous Peoples, and displaced populations, bear a disproportional burden of its effects.

In the context of the Latin America and the Caribbean region, understanding and addressing the differentiated impacts of climate change on these specific groups is critical since failing to do so can perpetuate and even exacerbate existing inequalities and vulnerabilities. 

Tailored adaptation and mitigation strategies that consider the unique needs and perspectives and recognize and include the knowledge of women, indigenous and afro descendant communities, local populations, children and youth are essential. In this way, truly inclusive solutions can be crafted, and resilience of all of society can be ensured. 

This session will provide a space to reflect on the differentiated impacts of climate change, recognize the knowledge from different groups, and share experiences and good practices from the perspective of the local communities and the groups more affected by climate change.