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Javier Perla, Libélula's Sustainable Business Manager, talks about the 7C project on TV Peru's "Puntos de Vista" program.
See moreCOP20: What was achieved with the draft signed in Lima?
"Lima Call for Climate Action" is the name of the agreement, signed in the early hours of Sunday morning, with which the countries of the convention will have a more affirmed path towards COP21 in Paris. Here are the key points of the document
See moreWorld Climate Summit: Companies renew their commitment to sustainability
Executives from around the world, government representatives, philanthropists and experts gathered at the World Climate Summit, an event organized by World Climate Limited with Libélula.
See moreCaring for Climate: Businesses must go fast and set new reduction standards
Within the framework of COP 20 of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, the Business Forum "Caring for Climate 2014: Innovation, Ambition and Collaboration" was held. The event was held in the Main Auditorium of the “Voices for Climate” fair at the Jockey Club. An important call was made to the world's entrepreneurs to be attentive to the information provided by science about the effects of Climate Change.
See moreSustainable Landscapes for a New Climate Agenda
Approximately a quarter of the world's total emissions are generated through deforestation, agriculture and livestock. In order to reach the goal of not exceeding 2°C above the global average temperature of the pre-industrial era, it is vital to include measures to reduce deforestation and make intelligent use of our soils in the climate change negotiations.
See moreReconciling Development with the Need to "Decarbonize" the Economy.
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is currently at a tipping point: while its emissions are not so high relative to global emissions, this is changing rapidly and projections are not very encouraging. The LAC region could face major impacts from climate change and at the same time, adaptation and mitigation policies can bring opportunities to strengthen regional integration.
See moreThe time has come to take action.
The planet, as a living entity, functions just like us. When the temperature rises, all its functions are affected, much like when we get a fever. To what temperature can we take the planet without it falling ill and dragging all of humanity into a crisis?
See moreCOP20: Negotiations of Latin American countries on December 2
Tuesday 2, the second day of negotiations at COP20, passed with the serenity of the first week of the conference. The meetings dealt with adaptation and finance, and focused mainly on the Durban Platform.
See moreNational Forest Conservation Program joins 32 indigenous communities
The National Forest Conservation Program of the Ministry of the Environment has new adherents: 32 indigenous communities have agreed to join the plan to receive incentives in exchange for protecting their lands from deforestation. Eighteen of them have ratified it and 14 will do it for the first time.
See moreFirst Day of COP20: The Grand Opening
Let us build certainty, concrete agreements, the world is waiting for us and does not expect us to fail”, was the commitment of Manuel Pulgar Vidal, Peruvian Minister of the Environment, during his inaugural speech.
See moreCOY 10: Young people promote climate declaration towards COP 20
From November 28-30, more than 1,000 young people from 100 countries will participate in the Tenth Climate Change Youth Conference (COY), the most important annual global youth event, which this year will be held for the first time in Peru, within the framework of COP 20. COY 10 will be held at the Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, where more than 1000 young people and environmental leaders will gather during the three days.
See moreA time machine landed at the Airport and is causing a stir
Just days before the start of COP20 in Lima, we have installed “The Time Machine” at Jorge Chavez airport: a futuristic structure made of recyclable 100% cardboard with the mission of raising awareness about the impact of our civilization on the climate, while at the same time highlighting the importance of COP20.
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