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The diversity of geography, economies and political systems across North and South America means that climate change is perceived and addressed in many different ways.
In the far north, Arctic tundra is vulnerable changing. In Canada the economy is heavily dependent on fossil fuels and natural resource extraction. Further south, the USA is also the second largest CO2 emitter in the world – and a political heavy-weight with their willingness to engage in Copenhagen holding influence over much of the world.
In Latin America, deforestation is a significant contributor to climate change and Brazil has interests in forest conservation while also creating a prosperous economy. Costa Rica is committed to achieving a carbon neutral economy by 2020, Mexico has recently launched a national climate change plan, and Peru has committed to achieve zero deforestation within the next ten years.
Brazil
With an estimated GDP of almost US$2 trillion, and the world's largest reserves of tropical forests, freshwater and biodiversity, Brazil will play a decisive role in helping the world reach a post-2012 climate agreement
Canada
Canada has expertise in carbon capture and storage and the federal and Alberta governments are investing large sums of money to develop this technology
Mexico
From desert areas in the North, to rain forests in the South, Mexico reflects many of the problems the Earth will face in terms of climate change
USA
A recent poll has found that six in 10 Americans are highly worried about global warming - and with good reason. Heat waves will become more frequent; coastal flooding will threaten homes; and wildfires will threaten human life
4 degree map in Costa Rica
Ambassador to Costa Rica Tom Kennedy hands a copy of the 4 degree map to Costa Rica Deputy Foreign Minister Edgardo Ugalde.
Odyssey 2050: the Motion Picture
The British Embassy in Costa Rica has produced a 3D animated feature film on the topic of climate change called Odyssey 2050.
NGOs call for extra climate change funding
Non-governmental organisations working in Latin America with DFID last week called for a fair deal for southern countries at Copenhagen in December.