Adaptation Plan for the Havana Coastal Zone

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Adaptation Plan for the Havana Coastal Zone

The Havana Coastal Zone, located in the capital city of Cuba, is a 47 km-long coastline with significant natural, aesthetic, cultural, and social heritage and economic assets for the sustainable development of both Havana and Cuba. 

The area houses 37% of the population of Havana within 208 km2; the highest population density in the country. The degree of exposure and sensitivity of this area to climate change impacts makes it highly vulnerable - in particular to sea level rise and to extreme meteorological events. 

The objective of the project is to formulate an Adaptation Plan for the Havana Coastal Zone, which considers the medium- and long-term climate risks and specific vulnerabilities and integrates adaptation measures and investment decisions into the development planning process with the involvement of key national and local stakeholders. 

Cover date 22 November 2021
Document type Approved readiness proposal
Organisation
United Nations Development Programme
Country
Cuba