Climate Change and the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)

The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) recognize that development rests on the foundations of democratic governance, the rule of law, respect for human rights and peace and security. Many of these foundations and basic economic growth and livelihood security are similarly linked to environment and climate, and will require adaptation to climate change in order for their objectives to be achieved. UNDP's adaptation portfolio focuses on securing the MDGs in the face of climate change risks and its associated impacts.