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COP27: Negotiating for an outcome on loss and damage to support the most vulnerable
… COP27 was the third time I represented Nepal at the UN climate change … meetings. The many late nights. Focused But a big difference for me at this COP was following one single negotiation track; in … fully and maximise my contribution.  The agenda item I opted for was loss and damage , a topic that is deeply personal for me. My interest …
Insight, 21 February 2023
People from the Youth Group at COP30 gathered and listening to someone speak off-camera.
The power of the process: why multilateral climate negotiations still matter
… (UNFCCC SB64) , questions again surface as to the relevance of these negotiating spaces. Do they deliver? The answer may seem obvious. The UN … accountable to their climate pledges. They are fundamental for fostering global climate action that is fair and equitable. … multilateral climate talks are a matter of survival. The agreement at COP27 to establish a fund to help the most vulnerable nations cope with …
Insight, 03 June 2026
A mess of burned out buildings and vehicles in front of imposing mountains in the background.
Adaptation's turning point: can we set global targets in time for COP28?
… (GGA) was one of the Paris Agreement’s crowning achievements. Pushed for hard by developing countries and in particular the African Group of … clear that the GGA process needed a structured approach. Thus, at COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, parties agreed to establish a framework to … in the final framework .  For developed countries, the European Union negotiating bloc shook things up by introducing their target proposals …
Insight, 20 September 2023
Aerial view of an isle surrounded by water
A new climate finance goal is in the making: what must happen in 2023?
… was a general sense that the TEDs didn't establish a clear roadmap for reaching an agreement by 2024. There was also concern that the … read prepared statements instead of engaging in substantive talks. At COP27, some delegates wanted to start talking about more substantive … need ministers’ guidance. This can pave the way for a climate finance outcome in 2024 that meets expectations and delivers on its promises. …
Insight, 02 March 2023