cover image: ADDRESSING CLIMATE SECURITY RISKS IN CENTRAL AMERICA - By Cynthia Brady and Lauren

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ADDRESSING CLIMATE SECURITY RISKS IN CENTRAL AMERICA - By Cynthia Brady and Lauren

13 Apr 2023

Most recently, the project team applied the framework in an examination of climate-related risks connect- ed to violence and migration in the Central American countries of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, through a series of workshops held in 2021 and 2022. [...] Responding to climate change in a way that secures peace, resilience, and equity in the region will require le- veraging partnerships to strengthen governance and trust in public institutions, building the resilience of urban centers and elevating the experiences, voices, and knowledge of vulnerable populations. [...] No matter how good the climate science and data is, however, without considering the context to which the models are applied and without considering the existing capacity in the region to utilize the data, the science itself falls flat and will never alone be enough to motivate early action. [...] Given the central challenges of violence and impunity that impact every facet of life for many people in the region, and the inability of their governments to effectively address those challenges, climate and migration responses should be developed in ways that also strengthen security in the region. [...] Investing in programs that advance the rights, health, and empowerment of women and girls4 would strengthen the resilience of families and communities in the region.
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