The British Embassy in Guatemala has made several efforts to raise awareness amongst Guatemalans regarding the threats of climate change.  Apart from working closely with the Guatemalan Government, approaches have been made with civil society, media, NGO and individuals.

See here the latest efforts and those who made them possible.  Please feel free to feed back us by visiting the Ambassador’s blog or by email.

Activities:

• On Wednesday, September 2nd 2009, HMA’s article about Climate Change appeared in Guatemala’s largest newspaper: Prensa Libre. This is part of a local effort to raise awareness amongst Guatemalans about Climate Change and the global agenda to tackle it.
• The UK has recently passed in the Climate Change Act, that commits the British government to cut emissions 80% by 2050. The British Government Carbon Plan shows how we plan to do this. You can find further details here.
• Foreign Minister, David Miliband, prepared an article about the Road to Copenhagen.  Read the transcript here.
• Check out the latest statement from our world leaders at the Summit on Climate Change in New York.