Central America is highly vulnerable due to the effects of climate change, environmental degradation and social exclusion caused by unsustainable development models. The region also faces a drastic democratic regression, evidenced by the closure of civic spaces, attacks, harassment and criminalization of civil society, particularly against leaders of indigenous, Afro-descendant and local community organizations and movements that build socio-environmental resilience in the territories and fight for climate justice. This panel will discuss how resilience, the defense of democracy and human rights are intertwined and demonstrate that transformative alliances and strategic collaborations between various sectors are required to support organizations and social movements that build socio-environmental resilience and maintain democratic values ​​and practices.

Note: If the Main Room Ballroom reaches the maximum capacity of participants, we invite attendees to view a live broadcast of the main stage from the Theater Room in the Convention Center.