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    Indigenous peoples and governance in REDD+ readiness in Panama

    Programa Salvadoreño de investigación sobre desarrollo y medio mmbiente, 2013
    This brief analyses the REDD+ readiness process in Panama, for the purpose of contributing to a better understanding of the context and causes of the current impasse, as well as to glean useful lessons for stakeholders on the institutional conditions necessary for REDD+ processes to be effective, inclusive and equitable.
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    Achieving a demographic dividend

    Population Reference Bureau, 2012
    The demographic dividend refers to the accelerated economic growth that begins with changes in the age structure of a country’s population as it transitions from high to low birth and death rates.
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    Tailoring social protection to small island developing states: lessons learned from the Caribbean

    Social Protection and Labor, World Bank, 2013
    Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS) have made significant commitment to address the needs of the vulnerable, as reflected by their level of spending, and the numerous safety net programs, labour market interventions, and insurance schemes. Nevertheless gaps remain, as many vulnerable groups are underserved and the systems show limited responsiveness to shocks.
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    The climate and development challenge for Latin America and the Caribbean: options for climate-resilient, low-carbon development

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo / Inter-American Development Bank (IADB), 2013
    This comprehensive report by the Inter-American Development Bank seeks to assess the physical and economic impacts of climate change in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), as well as adaptation options available. Additionally, the report examines how, and at what cost, the region can reduce its carbon footprint to a level consistent with global stabilisation goals.
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    Civil society - BRICS engagement: opportunities and challenges

    Society for Participatory Research in Asia, 2013
    The nature, scale and strength of civil society across the five BRICS countries vary greatly. While civil society is reasonably strong and visible in Brazil, India and South Africa, its nature and pattern is
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    The climate and development challenge for Latin America and the Caribbean

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo / Inter-American Development Bank (IADB), 2013
    Climate change is already affecting the foundations on which Latin American societies rely for sustenance and welfare. Addressing these impacts, this report was prepared by a task force of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), and the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America (ECLAC). 
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    Mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions in livestock production: a review of technical options for non-CO2 emissions

    Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2013
    This report presents a unique and exhaustive review of current knowledge on mitigation practices for greenhouse gas emissions in the livestock sector. It focuses specifically on non-CO2 emissions from enteric fermentation and manure management.
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    Mesoamerican coffee: building a climate change adaptation strategy

    International Center for Tropical Agriculture, 2013
    In Mesoamerica, coffee is an important part of agricultural GDP and export revenues which supports about half a million farmers, and employs millions of people on the farms and all along the supply chain. This policy brief summarises the potential risks and impacts of climate change on coffee farming in the region.
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    Belize: effects of climate change on agriculture

    United Nations [UN] Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, 2013
    With the intention of providing elements useful for decision making, this study by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) analyses the potential impacts of climate change on the agricultural sector in Belize. The document is organised into six chapters.
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    China and south-south scoping assessment for adaptation, learning and development

    Adapting to Climate Change in China, 2013
    This report, produced by Adapting to Climate Change in China amongst others, identifies key opportunities and avenues for South-South learning and cooperation to address climate change, is a critical tool for international development organisations, national governments and policy-makers.

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