![]() This regional Global Environment Outlook (GEO) report,the fourth for Latin America and the Caribbean (with the previous GEO regional assessment for LAC published in 2010), places emphasis on identifying some of the most worrying and persistent threats to the region through an environmental lens, but also on the achievements, successstories and opportunities in the region. In fact, there is optimism that larger economies will go further than their INDCs, taking additional transformative measures to lower greenhouse gas emissions and develop resource-efficient Regional Assessment for Latin America and the Caribbean Almost all the countries submitted their Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) targets to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change before the Paris Conference. The region has made significant commitments to mitigate climate change. The region is also highly vulnerable to climate change unchecked, its adverse effects can reverse the recent gains in development. Soon, development will start to undermine itself. Scientific analysis, however, shows the current approach to development in the region inflicts a significant cost on health and the environment. The Asia and the Pacific region has seen rapid economic growth, urbanization and lifestyle changes that are unprecedented. Regional Assessment for Asia and the Pacific To that end, low-carbon, climate-resilient choices can develop its infrastructure, accelerate industrialization, increase energy and food production, and promote sustainable natural resource governance. Africa has an opportunity to use its large young population to drive its growth. This calls for forward looking, flexible, inclusive and integrated approaches in the formulation and implementation of policies. This requires both the protection and valuation of these natural assets, as well as effectively communicating their importance.Īfrica’s natural capital is challenged by competing uses, illegal off-take, weak resource management practices, climate change and pollution. It also observes that the economic growth of Africa hingeson the sustainable management of its natural capital that involves reconciling wise stewardship with human development fortoday’s population and future generations. The GEO 6 regional assessment recognizes Africa’s rich natural capital - the diversity of soil, geology, biodiversity, water,landscapes and habitats- which if wisely managed, hold the promise to lead the region to a future where ecosystem integrity,as well as human health and well-being are continuously enhanced. ![]() They are presented here with links to the underlying assessments. These are important for policy makers working in the regions to provide solid evidence and policy options which will help tackle environmental issues faced in the regions. The GEO regional assessments provide detailed analysis of regional environmental challenges as well as key findings and policy messages for each of the 6 UNEP regions.
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