Latin America & The Caribbean
The climate of Costa Rica is marked by distinct annual patterns significantly influenced by ocean temperature fluctuations, atmospheric interactions with its volcanic mountain range, and various climate phenomena such as El Niño/La Niña cycles and the Pacific Decadal Oscillation. Factors like the Intertropical Convergence Zone, the subtropical high-pressure system over the Caribbean Sea, and the strength of trade winds and the Caribbean Low-Level Jet also play crucial roles in the region's climate variability (Source).
Recognizing these challenges, Costa Rica, with the CADRI Partnership’s support, has advanced its disaster risk reduction and preparedness capacities. Following a request from the National Commission for Risk Prevention and Emergency Response (CNE), the CADRI team, including experts from UNDP, IOM, UNOPS, UNHCR, UNDRR, WHO, UNFPA, and UNICEF, conducted a scoping mission in March 2023, identifying priority areas for capacity building.
Recognizing these challenges, Costa Rica, with the CADRI Partnership’s support, has advanced its disaster risk reduction and preparedness capacities. Following a request from the National Commission for Risk Prevention and Emergency Response (CNE), the CADRI team, including experts from UNDP, IOM, UNOPS, UNHCR, UNDRR, WHO, UNFPA, and UNICEF, conducted a scoping mission in March 2023, identifying priority areas for capacity building.
In October 2023, a comprehensive capacity diagnosis mission engaged around 140 representatives from 38 institutions, encompassing government, civil society, academia, and the private sector. Led by CNE and the Resident Coordinator's Office (RCO), the mission included field visits to Nueva Cinchona and Moreno Cañas in Alajuela, reflecting local recovery efforts and resilience building.
The finalized capacity diagnosis report, accepted by the CNE and RCO in June 2024, aligns with Costa Rica's goals under the 2023 United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and ongoing initiatives for a National Recovery Framework with UNDP’s support.
The finalized capacity diagnosis report, accepted by the CNE and RCO in June 2024, aligns with Costa Rica's goals under the 2023 United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and ongoing initiatives for a National Recovery Framework with UNDP’s support.
SPANISHCosta Rica - Capacity Diagnosis Report
11 Jun 2024