This proposal by the government is related in the De-carbonization Plan (2018-2020), presented by President Alvarado in February. / A.M. Costa Rica wire services photo
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Pre-Convention on climate change will be in Costa Rica
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff
The National Convention Center in Heredia*, will host the United Nations Convention on Climate Change, known as PreCop 25.
The event will take place from October 8 to 10. It is a precursor to the Climate Summit, known as COP25, convened by the Secretary-General of the United Nations in New York.
"Costa Rica believes that the PreCOP should be part of the global climate milestones of 2019 to contribute to achieving positive results at the COP25 and, above all, to increase the ambition of climate action, which allows us to meet the goals of the Agreement of Paris agreed in 2015 and respond to the greatest challenge facing humanity," said President Carlos Alvarado.
According to President Alvarado, the PreCOP is a great opportunity for the country because it allows consolidating the country as a leader and as a laboratory for de-carbonization and resilience, increasing the possibilities for the country to receive investment and cooperation in financing climate programs. "It is also important to continue consolidating our country brand and our territory as a special tourist destination," said Alvarado.
The PreCop conference will be attended by around 600 people, including representatives from various countries, companies, and NGOs, among others.
The government has that proposed for this PreCOP promote ideas and exchange experiences on possible solutions to accelerate De-carbonization and resilience.
Resilience in the economy, is the ability that demonstrates that a society can recover after a catastrophe or conflict.
This proposal by the government is related in the De-carbonization Plan (2018-2020), presented by President Alvarado in February.
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