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|Description= | |Description=Guatemala is facing severe climate change impacts such as droughts, floods, and landslides. These events are causing damage to the country's agriculture, infrastructure, and economy. The government has taken some measures to address the issue, such as promoting renewable energy and reforestation. However, lack of funding and political will are hindering progress towards achieving climate resilience. The vulnerable communities, especially indigenous people, are the most affected by climate change and need urgent support to adapt to the changing climate. | ||
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Region: Guatemala
Climate change is a pressing issue in Guatemala, with rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall patterns, and extreme weather events threatening the country's agricultural sector and exacerbating poverty and inequality. The government and civil society organizations are working to promote sustainable development and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but face significant challenges in implementing effective climate policies and adapting to the impacts of climate change.
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The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation has joined forces with Casa Guatemala to plant fruit trees for vulnerable low-income children and their families along Rio Dulce. Casa Guatemala serves children from...
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In 2022, EcoLogic plans to build and install 400 fuel-efficient stoves in Guatemala to replace the traditional cookstoves used in family homes. Traditional cooking methods require a significant amount...
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EcoLogic works with local communities to protect the community forests of Sarstun, Huehuetenango, Ixcan, and Totonicapan, Guatemala, through community restoration, monitoring patrols, and education fo...
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This project will provide funding to at least 5 fishing communities along the Mesoamerican Reef coast in order to encourage community participation in the management of local fish stocks.
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