Unveiling the Ocean-Climate Nexus in Latin American NDCs | Desvendando o nexo oceano-clima nas NDCs da América Latina
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This article examines the presence and relevance of the ocean in the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) of Latin American (LATAM) countries. The primary objective is to highlight the ocean-climate nexus and the significance of the blue agenda in global climate policy (topics that remain marginalized in IR literature). The methodology is hybrid, combining literature review and analysis of governmental documents. The study focuses on Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela. The temporal scope of the analyzed NDCs spans from 2015 to 2024. Data sources include the IPCC report on the ocean and various versions of the UNFCCC NDCs for the mentioned countries, in addition to recent guidelines on blue carbon and nature-based solutions (NbS) in NDCs. Results indicate that LATAM countries do not yet acknowledge the ocean as a critical component for achieving regional sustainable development or as a key driver for climate action.
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