Panel Discussion: Climate Crisis

On September 16, 2022, alongside the Vice President and the Minister of Environment, along with distinguished personalities from the Advisory Committee, the first panel discussion on the Climate Crisis began: Limitations and Transitions to Sustainable Development.

Uruguay has historically shown strong inter-ministerial work regarding mitigation and adaptation to climate change. The Ministry of Environment was created in 2020, prioritizing and actively generating public policies, in line with actions in the territory of civil society. Additionally, environmental issues are a priority at the parliamentary level, being fundamental for the legislative power, without party distinction.

The component of adaptation to climate change is a priority, considering its consequences such as loss of territory due to sea-level rise, erosion due to changes in precipitation patterns, and effects of a temperature increase of three to five degrees by the end of the century, among other dimensions. It is crucial to understand the human dimension of climate change and simplify concepts for assimilation by society, recognizing that the most vulnerable are the most affected.

While there is emphasis on the need to act, bureaucratic mechanisms often hinder actions, and it is now necessary to move beyond making declarations and effectively take action. The public sector must create frameworks for action and also signal that the state will monitor those who do not comply.

Access the full report of the event in the attached documents