Background

Guyana signed the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) on the 13th June 1992, and ratified the UNFCCC on 29th August 1994.  The UNFCCC came into force in Guyana on the 17th November 1994. Guyana, being a low lying coastal state is extremely vulnerable to sea level rise and climate change.  This was highlighted in the Initial National Communications of Guyana.  Extreme climatic events causing flooding also affect the country.  The process for preparing the SNC for Guyana will assist with improving climate change knowledge in Guyana as well as aiding in the capacity building process as it relates to climate change. 

Objectives

The objective of the project is to strengthen the institutional and technical capacity of Guyana, allowing the country to meet its UNFCCC obligations by preparing and submitting its SNC. 

 Achievements and expected results

The project will allow Guyana to address climate change concerns and identify adaptation options, as well as propose projects for implementation.

Last Revised: February 2008