This factsheet presents the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)’s strategies and activities to address climate change. The Climate Change sub-programme focuses on strengthening the ability of countries, particularly developing countries, to integrate climate change responses into national development processes. The sub-programme has four key goals: adapting to climate change, mitigating climate change, reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD), and enhancing knowledge and communication. A list of key projects is included.
Organization: UNEP
Topics: Forestry, Adaptation, Mitigation, REDD, Ecosystems, Capacity Development
Type of material: Other
Publication date: 2010
Language: English, French, Spanish