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Latin America is heavily dependent on coal, gas, and hydropower. And governments throughout the region are still expanding mining, fracking, and dam construction. These outmoded industries destroy local ecosystems, displace entire communities, and make climate change worse. We envision a Latin America powered by clean, sustainable energy systems that respect climate integrity and human rights. 

Projects

Aerial photo of Belo Monte Halting the implementation of large dams in the Americas
Halting the implementation of large dams in the Americas We're advocating before governments, financial institutions and decision-makers to stop the funding and implementation of large dam projects, highly unsustainable energy sources that often carry huge social and environmental costs, and whose implementation aggravates climate change. Learn More
the front table at the UNFCC climate negotiations in Lima, Peru Monitoring the UN Climate Negotiations
Monitoring the UN Climate Negotiations We're monitoring the UN climate negotiations to promote the adequate implementation of the Paris agreement and to advocate for the respect of human rights in all climate actions. Learn More
Stopping the spread of fracking in Latin America
Stopping the spread of fracking in Latin America We've spearheaded an alliance of people and organizations working to stop the advance of fracking in the Americas by facilitating the open exchange of information and supporting advocacy strategies to ensure governments apply the precautionary principle to fracking operations proposed in their territory. Learn More
Advocating before the Green Climate Fund
Advocating before the Green Climate Fund We're monitoring the development and effective implementation of the Green Climate Fund, the largest global fund designed to channel money and resources from the developed to the developing world in support of the fight against climate change. Learn More
Combating Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs)
Combating Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs) We're advocating for the effective regulation of short-lived climate pollutants, which represent an opportunity to create significant progress in the short-term fight against climate change, better air quality and improve health in cities throughout Latin America. Learn More

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