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Fundación Ética Climática y Desarrollo works across South America to evaluate and develop public, private and community strategies that support a just transition towards a carbon-neutral society and economy while promoting sustainable development.

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Meeting the Urgency of the Moment through Action-Oriented Adaptation Research
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Meeting the Urgency of the Moment through Action-Oriented Adaptation Research

ARA Strategic Dialogue at London Climate Action Week 2026. An invitation-only dialogue examining how investment in action-oriented adaptation research can…

June 2026

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Advancing adaptation in GST2: working lunch with negotiators and experts
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Advancing adaptation in GST2: working lunch with negotiators and experts

An informal working lunch to exchange early perspectives on how GST2 can strengthen the assessment of adaptation progress, build coherence…

June 2026

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Translating global climate science into regional realities: Reflections from a landscape architect on the IPCC’s work
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Translating global climate science into regional realities: Reflections from a landscape architect on the IPCC’s work

This article, written by Suchanad Boonyachai, explores how recent IPCC engagement reveals both the opportunities and persistent gaps in connecting…

May 2026

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Strengthening Evidence on the Outcomes of Locally Led Adaptation
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Strengthening Evidence on the Outcomes of Locally Led Adaptation

The symposium brings together selected contributors from research, policy, practice, and communities to assess evidence on the outcomes of locally…

May 2026

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