Costa Rica Hosts Climate Training for Officials and Experts
Costa Rica, in collaboration with the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), is hosting a four-day training event in San José for government officials and climate experts from twenty Latin American and Caribbean countries. This gathering aims to strengthen collaboration in climate technology transfer and showcase successful projects, with a focus on practical solutions for climate change.
Participants will explore investment opportunities and collaborative research initiatives while mapping the role of artificial intelligence in climate action. Key discussions will include successful projects like technical assistance in circular economy efforts in Costa Rica and food security risk mapping in Jamaica.
The event emphasizes the importance of technology in developing innovative solutions for both climate mitigation and adaptation, as highlighted by Costa Rica’s Deputy Minister of Strategic Management, Carlos Isaac Pérez.
With sessions on AI applications in climate solutions, the forum will enhance participants’ understanding of how cutting-edge technology can address climate challenges and improve resilience, ultimately benefiting vulnerable communities.
Expert speakers from organizations such as the Global Environment Facility and the Green Climate Fund will also share insights on successful projects and funding opportunities, aiming to accelerate the deployment of climate technologies across the region.
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