Fortaleza / CE
Pillars of climate action
Climate change is already affecting people, economies, and the planet. To address such a complex issue with profound impacts, governments at all levels need to act urgently. But what actions are essential for governments to be able to respond to this challenge?
Is Fortaleza on the right path to deliver effective climate action?
ASPIRING
LAWS
Making comprehensive laws that support ambitious climate action
Strong
institutions
Establishing strong government institutions to plan, implement, and monitor climate goals
Combat
the causes
Putting in place strategies and plans to reduce the release of gases that trap heat into the atmosphere
ADJUST TO
EFFECTS
Implementing plans to help people, businesses and the environment prepare for current and future effects of climate change
CLIMATE
BUDGET
Reserving money in the budget to implement the plans to fight climate change
CLIMATE
JUSTICE
Promoting justice and equity by being sensible to the most vulnerable
MAP
RISKS
Identifying the risks climate change will bring to population, economy and environment
COORDINATED
ACTION
Cooperating with federal, state, and municipal governments to address climate change
ACCESS TO
RESOURCES
Accessing other sources of support for implementing projects with climate impact
BROAD
ENGAGEMENT
Actively engaging civil society, private sector and scientists in climate policy
PROTECT FROM
DISASTERS
Taking climate change risks into account when planning actions to protect people in case of disasters.
MAINTAIN WATER
ACCESS
Planning to ensure climate change does not affect people’s access to water, both for consumption and economic activities
GUARANTEE
GOOD HEALTH
Preparing to face diseases and health issues caused by climate change
PLAN LAND
USE
Planning cities and rural areas and protecting forests to reduce the release of gases that trap heat into the atmosphere
SUSTAINABLE
TRANSPORT
Improving urban transport and mobility to reduce the release of gases that trap heat into the atmosphere