Compliance with international commitments by the CAN to address climate change and guide environmental public policies

Abstract

International commitments aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from human activities are essential for developing public policies within each member country of the Andean Community of Nations (CAN). Meeting goals such as those set forth in the Paris Agreement fosters regional and international collaboration to protect the environment through sustainable development strategies. A review of secondary information from international organizations, official documents and reports from CAN member countries, and academic articles identified a clear weakness in addressing climate change, linked to the effects of internal actions such as high rates of deforestation and illegal mining. This analysis highlights the need to overcome institutional challenges and implement national public policies that integrate elements such as multi-stakeholder governance, the generation of regular and transparent environmental information by each CAN member, social participation, and the promotion of local best practices. In this way, the region can be positioned within the global climate agenda with clear objectives that promote equitable and sustainable long-term socio-economic models.