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Unheard voices: what do the Least Developed Countries want from COP21?
A series of interviews with leaders, experts and civil society representatives from the least developed countries. We wanted to hear about the reality that they face, the actions being taken, the role for climate finance – and their hopes for a Paris deal.
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Bangladeshi climate negotiator Qazi K Ahmad
Q&A: World leaders must abandon their narrow political interests to deliver the best deal at COP21
… about Bangladesh's plans and expectation from the climate summit. AS: What is Bangladesh's plan regarding carbon emissions and what did the … reduce GHG emissions although we emit a very little compared to the developed countries, just 0.3 tons per capita per annum. We are not … climate finance with Official Development Assistance (ODA). What do you think? QA: On funding, ODA has been on the cards for long time. …
Article, 24 November 2015
Political leaders, experts and civil society representatives from the Least Developed Countries (Image: IIED)
What do the Least Developed Countries want from COP21?
News, 25 November 2015
The Bandiagara plateau in Central Mali has been hit by repeated droughts. Climate change is making the weather unpredictable, resulting in poor harvests and increased malnutrition (Photo: Irina Mosel/ODI, Creative Commons via Flickr)
Q&A: Mali is extremely vulnerable and unable to combat climate change impacts
… on Mali and the upcoming climate change talks in Paris.    DDD: What are the climate change challenges that Mali faces? BM: Today, … If a loss and damage mechanism is included in the Paris Agreement, do you think it will be funded? What are your arguments? BM: In order to … vision and solutions. Almost all African governments as well as developed countries want a practical agreement to be reached at Paris …
Article, 24 November 2015
A glacial lake near the Jomolhari mountain in Bhutan. Receding glaciers threaten Bhutan's ecosystem with flash floods, landslides and water security problems (Photo: PNUD, Creative Commons via Flickr)
Q&A: A crucial year for our planet, says Prime Minister of Bhutan
… change. The Prime Minister of Bhutan, Tshering Tobgay (TT), shares what the country is looking for at COP21 and the priorities that the … targets and that they are legally binding.  For Bhutan we have at least four concrete outcomes that we would like to see. We would like to … least developed country that is vulnerable to climate change impacts, do you think the UN conference should have special provisions for the …
Article, 24 November 2015
More than 90 per cent of Malawians rely on rain-fed subsistence farming to survive. Increasingly variable weather patterns are reducing crop yields and eroding food security (Photo: ILRI/Mann, Creative Commons via Flickr)
Q&A: We must ensure Paris delivers on finance
… in Paris (COP21), African countries, especially those in the Least Developed Country (LDC) Group, are looking to get a better finance … the last 10 years as part of Africna negotiating teams on finance. What have you learnt and will Paris be different? EN: It has been a … creating a climate change fund.  Remember it is not our obligation to do the funding.  RK: What does Africa need do in Paris to ensure there's …
Article, 24 November 2015
Gambia is hoping to develop its tourism industry, but coastal areas are environmentally fragile and threatened by erosion. (Photo: Nick Brooks, Creative Commons via Flickr)
Q&A: The Gambia expects solid financial commitment at Paris climate talks
… most vulnerable countries to climate change and a member of the Least Developed Country (LDC) Group. It faces a growing risk of more … to use the ongoing projects and opportunities that may emerge." BC: What are the constraints the country faces in implementing this plan? … and Low Carbon Climate Resilience Development Strategy). BC: What do you expect from the Paris agreement on adaptation for LDCs?  PJ: …
Article, 24 November 2015
Lesotho's population is heavily dependent on agriculture. Drying river systems threaten a lack of drinking water for livestock (Photo: Jonas Merian, Creative Commons via Flickr)
Q&A: Legalise Paris agreement
… of El Nino. This is exacerbating the impacts of climate change – what are the challenges Lesotho faces? PK: This El Niño situation … many households as they run on a shoestring budget. TK: What do you think needs to be done? PK: There are short, medium and long-term … government and this is a challenge. It is also a challenge for other Least Developed Countries. LDC funding has generated quite a number of …
Article, 24 November 2015
Ethiopia's Simien Mountains National Park is a World Heritage Site, but resource degradation has made lowland areas vulnerable to flooding caused by changing rainfall patterns. (Photo: Hulivili, Creative Commons via Flickr)
Q&A: Building zero carbon emission economy in a decade
… zero carbon emissions economy by 2025.    NT: Can you briefly tell us what your organisation is doing? AS: We coordinate projects and we also … highly populated areas by taking a multi-sectoral approach.  NT: How do you assess the overall challenges of Ethiopia in relation to climate … very much affected. Ethiopia is one of the 20 most vulnerable least developed countries (V-20) and highly affected by climate change. …
Article, 24 November 2015
A father and son record measurements from a rain gauge on their farm in Western Uganda. Changes in rainfall patterns could significantly impact rural populations (Photo: J. Recha/CCAFS, Creative Commons via Flickr)
Q&A: We need long term actions on climate change
… World Vision operating in Uganda, Ethiopia and Mozambique. Here is what she had to say. AN:   A number of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) have submitted Intended … there are other factors. First of all, the institutional capacities; do we have the capacity to address all these issues as a country? And …
Article, 24 November 2015