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Resumen / Abstract / Résumé:

The objective of this project is to improve the knowledge and abilities of governmental institutions collaborating on environmental management in Latin America and the Caribbean, in particular, the Ministries of Environment and Finance, to more effectively identify, allocate and manage financial resources dedicated to the environment. In order to achieve the stated objective, this project will seek to strengthen capacities in Latin America and Caribbean countries for tracking current and potential resources available for the environment at global, regional and national levels. This includes the identification and dissemination of best practices for: i) tracking the flow of current financial sources for environmental management and; ii) formulating and generating the adequate economic incentives to pursue environmental objectives.

Objetivos / Objectives / Objectifs:

To improve the knowledge and management of financial resources availability, allocation and coordination mechanisms of the governmental institutions concerning environment in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean, in particular, the Ministries of Environment and Finance.

Resultados / Results / Résultats:

EA1: Improved availability of information regarding national environmental budget (environmental protection activities and other environmental-related management issues, including distribution among environmental items/concerns, the degree of efficiency and efficacy and opportunity costs).
EA2: Enhanced policy coordination mechanisms among sectors and levels of the government to contribute to the design of policy responses, related to climate change mitigation and adaptation.
EA3: Improved knowledge and management from government institutions? of current trends and opportunities in international financing sources for environment, including climate change, available for countries in the Latin American and Caribbean region.