Tag:Vulnerable Countries

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COP27 reaches agreement on new ‘loss and damage’ fund for vulnerable countries

The United Nations Climate Change Conference COP27 closed on Sunday, November 20, 2022, with a breakthrough agreement to provide “loss and damage” funding for...

Michael Simire - November 20, 2022

Climate Change

CDRI, CEEW collaborate to promote climate-resilient infrastructure across vulnerable countries

The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) have announced their strategic partnership to promote and...

Michael Simire - July 15, 2022

Climate Change

COP26 draft text accused of failing to support vulnerable countries on loss and damage

Whilst the inclusion of references to phasing out coal and fossil fuel subsidies in the draft text from COP26 in Glasgow are welcome, the...

Michael Simire - November 10, 2021

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Campaigners react as US pledges to double climate finance for vulnerable nations

President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that he would double US climate finance for...

Michael Simire - September 21, 2021

Climate Change

Adaptation Fund raises nearly $116m in pledges for action in vulnerable countries

Recognising the Adaptation Fund’s tangible and effective adaptation actions on the ground for the most vulnerable and its growing portfolio of work, several contributor...

Michael Simire - December 17, 2020

Climate Change

Adaptation Fund accelerates climate responses

New Adaptation Fund grants are scaling up sustainable land and water management practices in Rwanda to adapt to extreme rainfall, applying innovative approaches to establish emergency...

Michael Simire - December 7, 2020