The UAE–Belém programme of the United Nations selects 78 international experts, including Shouro Dasgupta from CMCC, to develop key indicators aimed at measuring global progress in climate adaptation.

Shouro Dasgupta, a scientist at the CMCC Foundation, has been selected to join a group of 78 international experts working under the UAE–Belém work programme, part of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This team has been tasked with developing and refining indicators that measure progress towards the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA), which focuses on improving climate resilience around the world.

Dasgupta will contribute to the programme in two important areas: food and agriculture production, and health-related issues, such as the impact of climate change on health services, morbidity, and mortality. The group will review nearly 10,000 indicators, submitted by various countries and organizations, and work to refine them while also developing new indicators to address gaps. The goal is to provide a comprehensive framework to track progress in adapting to climate change, ensuring that these indicators cover key sectors and provide insights that can be applied globally.

The UAE–Belém work programme is focused on strengthening global efforts to reduce vulnerability to climate change and increase resilience. This involves improving access to clean water, building more sustainable and resilient food systems, reducing health risks caused by climate change, preserving ecosystems and biodiversity, and ensuring that infrastructure and communities are better prepared for climate impacts. The programme also aims to protect livelihoods and cultural heritage while promoting the use of adaptive strategies.

The work being done by this expert group will have a significant impact on guiding climate adaptation efforts worldwide. The team has been asked to present a preliminary assessment by COP29, which will help shape future strategies for dealing with the effects of climate change.

Dasgupta will work alongside international experts in the fields of food systems, health, and adaptation, all with the shared goal of creating a more climate-resilient world. The framework they are developing will play a crucial role in helping countries take effective action to protect both people and the environment from the growing threats posed by climate change.