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Least developed countries (LDCs)

Projects, publications, news, events, insights and articles on work to support nations that are highly vulnerable to climate change. This involves building resilience, promoting sustainable development and advocating for equitable policies.

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Country Platforms Action Toolkit

17 April 2026

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Multilateral climate funds for climate adaptation

07 April 2026

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Scaling adaptation finance: what works in LDCs and SIDS

Event on 23 April 2026

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The promise of direct access to climate finance

07 May 2026

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What to watch for across the multilateral climate funds landscape: key moments and leverage points

Clara Gallagher and Sejal Patel
25 March 2026

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Food security in a warming world: who is at risk, why and what comes next?

23 March 2026

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How LDCs and SIDS are building finance tools to take adaptation projects to scale

Anaa Hassan and Samson Mbewe
19 March 2026

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A shrinking pot: how can the LDC climate fund keep up with targets?

Shaila Mahmud
16 January 2026

In-depth reading

Keeping the climate talks fair and inclusive for least developed countries

A series of blogs advocating for just climate negotiations in the post-COVID-19 era

Least developed countries (LDC) challenges: how can SDG implementation focus on transformation?

A series of interviews with leaders, experts, and civil society representatives from the LDCs on the challenges and opportunities posed by the SDGs

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Country Platforms Action Toolkit

Publication, 17 April 2026

A sign at an event says "The Climate Funds" above organisation logos.

Multilateral climate funds for climate adaptation

Article, 07 April 2026

Woman watering harvest in a field, wearing bright colourful clothing.

Scaling adaptation finance: what works in LDCs and SIDS

Event on 23 April 2026

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The promise of direct access to climate finance: evidence and lessons from LDCs and SIDS

Publication, 07 May 2026

People gathered at a table in a conference room, talking and gesticulating.

What to watch for across the multilateral climate funds landscape: key moments and leverage points

Insight, 25 March 2026

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Food security in a warming world: who is at risk, why and what comes next?

Publication, 23 March 2026

Two women are checking crops in a field, talking.

How LDCs and SIDS are building finance tools to take adaptation projects to scale

Insight, 19 March 2026

Woman standing in low water holding two mangroves plants, getting ready to plant them.

A shrinking pot: how can the LDC climate fund keep up with targets?

Insight, 16 January 2026

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Innovative approaches to accessing and scaling all sources of adaptation finance in SIDS and LDCs: a compendium of promising case studies

Publication, 05 January 2026

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Emerging LDC climate negotiators shape international positions

Impact story, 16 December 2025

People gathered around the COP30 president, deliberating.

Putting pledges into practice: what did COP30 mean for the multilateral climate funds?

Insight, 12 December 2025

A large group of people carrying signs make the words 'Just transition now' by holding up letters on boards.

Advancing just transitions in least developed and developing nations through global diplomacy, research and climate-trade-development solutions

Active Project

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Beyond COP30: climate finance, justice and action in 2026

Event on 09 December 2025

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Fifth Climate & Development Ministerial calls for action on adaptation finance at COP30

Insight, 05 November 2025

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How to unlock US$1.3 trillion in resilience finance: using risk assessment to drive investment and impact

Publication, 10 November 2025

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Country platforms: are we asking the right questions?

Insight, 29 October 2025

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Multilateral climate funds: three ways to step up for the world’s most vulnerable nations

Insight, 28 October 2025

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Rewiring climate finance: new insight series asks, how can multilateral climate funds deliver for the poorest and most vulnerable people?

News, 28 October 2025

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IPCC Seventh Assessment Report – more diverse participation and greater use of findings

Active Project

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Debt repayments eclipse climate finance for low-income nations

Press release, 13 October 2025

Where to find IIED and partners at COP30: event listing

Event on 10 November 2025

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How early action through social protection builds climate resilience: the economic case

Event on 14 October 2025

A large number of people stand and pose for a photo in front of a huge COP30 sign.

Climate and Development Ministerial

Article

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From Seville to Belém: reimagining country platforms for adaptation finance

Insight, 21 August 2025

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Climate change negotiations

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Small Island Developing States (SIDS)

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