Guinea-Bissau Country Climate and Development Report
Executive Summary
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of Guinea-Bissau's climate and development context, highlighting key vulnerabilities and potential pathways for resilience.
Key Findings
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Climate and Development Context
- Vulnerability to Climate and Other Shocks: Guinea-Bissau is highly vulnerable to climate-related shocks due to its geographical location and economic structure.
- Human Development and Well-being: Climate change significantly impacts human development and well-being, affecting education, health, and nutrition.
- Economic Sectors: Various sectors, including agriculture, forestry, and infrastructure, suffer from the compounded effects of climate change.
- Fragility and Migration: Climate change exacerbates existing fragility and drives internal and international migration.
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Current Emissions and Future Projections
- Low Current Emissions: While current emissions are relatively low, they are expected to increase in the future.
- Mitigation and Adaptation Needs: The country faces significant challenges in both mitigating emissions and adapting to climate change.
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Enabling Environment for Managing Climate Change
- Climate Commitments and Adaptation Needs: Guinea-Bissau has committed to climate mitigation and identified critical adaptation needs.
- National Strategies and Plans: The country has developed national strategies and plans to address climate change.
- Institutional and Legal Frameworks: Robust institutional and legal frameworks support climate change efforts.
- Financial Sector: The financial sector plays a crucial role in addressing the climate challenge, with specific initiatives in Guinea-Bissau.
- Private Sector Engagement: Efforts are underway to enable and engage the private sector in climate resilience initiatives.
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Selected Development and Climate Priorities
- Integrated Approach to Agriculture, Water, Forests, and Environment: Emphasis on integrated landscape-level planning and climate-smart agriculture.
- Electricity Sector: Transition towards cleaner and cheaper energy sources, recognizing the fragile nature of the energy sector.
- Sustainable Communities and Infrastructure: Improvements in urban development, road management, and support for coastal community adaptation.
- Disaster Risk Management and Human Capital: Strengthening disaster risk management systems and advancing adaptive health and social protection systems.
Conclusion
Guinea-Bissau faces significant climate challenges that require a multi-faceted approach involving government, private sector, and international partnerships. Key priorities include enhancing resilience through integrated planning, promoting sustainable practices, and strengthening institutional frameworks.