"Adapting to Climate Change: How Dollar Impact Shapes Developing Nations"

The impact of the United States dollar on developing country economies is critical as they adapt to climate variability and change, with significant implications for global climate action.

• Developing country economies are increasingly vulnerable to climate variability and change, with flood events and desertification exacerbating existing challenges and leading to budget deficits.
• The United Nations Environment Programme highlights the need for developed country support to assist developing country adaptation strategies amid worsening climate conditions and economic pressures.
• In Belém, Brazil, local authorities are addressing the dual threats of flood and desertification while navigating the economic constraints posed by reliance on the United States dollar.