Central American Convention on Climate Change

The Central American Convention on Climate Change constitutes a regional effort of Central American nations to address in a collaborative and coordinated manner the challenges imposed by climate change. This agreement is signed under the premise that the intimate interdependence between the states of the region requires joint action to rationally use the environment and address unnatural climate changes and their adverse effects, which are of common concern for the humanity. The central objective is to protect the climate system for present and future generations, based on equity and in accordance with the capabilities and responsibilities of each country, ensuring food production and allowing sustainable economic development. The main actions of the agreement include affirming the sovereign right of states to conserve and exploit their own natural resources, including the climate, in accordance with their own policies and regulations. General obligations are established for each State Party, committing to take all possible measures to ensure the conservation of the climate and the development of its components within its national jurisdiction. Furthermore, the importance of regional and global cooperation, the promotion of scientific research, the strengthening of meteorological and hydrometeorological services, and the need to integrate climate conservation into relevant development policies and programs are emphasized.