The challenge

The decisions that the international community is currently making, and failing to make, in response to climate change have major implications for the viability of attaining CARE’s vision. Indeed, they may render ‘a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people live in dignity and security’ impossible to achieve.

CARE’s response

PECCN is working to influence the international community’s approach to climate change so that it routinely takes into account challenges to and opportunities for poverty reduction. CARE is working to trigger this transformation by strengthening multi-sectoral networks and alliances that can identify, analyze and advocate pro-poor policy options. CARE does this through a global campaign focusing on greater investment in disaster risk reduction and management, making adaptation funding mechanisms work for poor people and expanding opportunities for poor people to participate in and benefit from carbon finance mechanisms.

We are also addressing the implications of emissions policies for poverty reduction, typically conducted through our participation in larger advocacy alliances.