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Climate justice in Latin America and the Caribbean is directly linked to the defense of human rights, because climate change deepens existing inequalities and violates fundamental rights such as access to water, food, housing and the self-determination of Indigenous and Afro-descendant Peoples. Precisely these communities, often rural, are the most affected, facing forced displacement and loss of livelihoods due to extreme phenomena such as droughts, floods and deforestation.
Climate justice involves not only mitigating the impacts of climate change, but also protect those most exposed to its consequences, ensuring their participation in decision-making and their access to resources to adapt to change.
On the other hand, the Preserving biodiversity is essential in Latin America, which is home to some of the richest ecosystems on the planet, such as the Amazon, the Andes and the Caribbean's coral reefs. This natural wealth it is not only vital to mitigate climate change by capturing carbon, but also to sustain traditional livelihoods and cultures. However, activities such as mining, agricultural expansion and uncontrolled urbanization seriously threaten this biodiversity.
The region needs to strengthen comprehensive policies that protect both its environment and the communities that depend on it.
The concepts of Climate Justice and environmental preservation are intrinsically related. Nature-based solutions, such as reforestation and agroecology, not only help combat climate change, but also promote social equity by empowering local communities.
In Latin America and the Caribbean, initiatives such as the Escazú Agreement are essential to guarantee citizen participation, environmental justice and the protection of environmental defenders, who face great risks.
Achieving climate justice and preserving biodiversity requires a combination of sustainable public policies, international funding, and respect for human rights and traditional knowledge
