چکیده:
Climate change is a defining challenge of our time and it is one of the most pressing threats to development action is not taken to slow down and reverse the increase of greenhouse gas emissions, changes in our climate could have catastrophic consequences for the entire planet. Under these circumstances, the poorest and most vulnerable populations of the world would endure the harshest impacts and suffer disproportionately from the negative effects of climatic changes.
Addressing the possible impacts of climate change is entirely compatible with pursuing development. In fact, it is critical to achieving the Millennium Development Goals. Our experience at UNDP over the past two decades indicates that the right mix of policies, skills, and incentives can influence behaviour and encourage investments in climate-friendly activities. To achieve this, UNDP enhances the capacity of developing countries to formulate, finance and implement national and sub-national low-emission, climateresilient plans that align climate management efforts with development goals, and promote synergies between development and climate finance.