Guam
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 Guam on the right path to deliver effective climate action?
ASPIRING
LAWS
Making comprehensive laws that support ambitious climate action
ROBUST
INSTITUTIONS
Setting up robust government structures to plan, implement and monitor climate goals
STRONG
LEADERSHIP
Establishing strong leadership that can mobilize the whole government to take action
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
NATIONAL
INVESTMENTS
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
BROAD
ENGAGEMENT
Actively engaging civil society, private sector and scientists in climate policy
GOOD
SCIENCE
Using the best science available to guide climate action
INTERNATIONAL
COMMITMENT
Continuously committing to bold international goals
GLOBAL
COOPERATION
Cooperating internationally, according to its own capacity
RECIPIENT COUNTRIES
PRIVATE
RESOURCES
Encouraging private sector investment in climate action
LONG-TERM
STRATEGY
Having a long-term strategy to sharply reduce the release of gases that trap heat into the atmosphere
TRANSPARENCY
Ensuring all climate action information is transparent and accessible to the public