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Loss and damage the priority for least developed countries at upcoming climate negotiations
… by climate change is the most pressing issue for the group of 46 least developed countries (LDCs) at the forthcoming COP27 climate negotiations in Egypt. … Loss and damage the priority for least developed countries at upcoming climate negotiations …
News, 24 October 2022
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Alliance of least developed countries, Small Island Developing States to create national facilities to address loss and damage
… A group of least developed countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are forming an alliance … Alliance of least developed countries, Small Island Developing States to create national facilities …
News, 05 March 2023
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Rewiring climate finance: new insight series asks, how can multilateral climate funds deliver for the poorest and most vulnerable people?
… climate finance goal – US$300 billion annually for developing countries by 2035, channelling resources to climate-vulnerable countries … in both pace and volume. Climate-vulnerable countries – particularly least developed countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) – …
News, 28 October 2025
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Where to find IIED and partners at COP30: event listing
… resilience and adaptation, particularly for communities in the least developed countries (LDCs) that are most impacted by climate change  IIED engaged …
Event, 10 November 2025
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Influencing global climate and development discourses for locally led adaptation
Article, 24 September 2024
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Financing long-term strategies: are least developed countries and funders aligned?
… The Paris Agreement invited countries to formulate and communicate ‘long-term low greenhouse gas … and process.  Such uncharted territory poses a unique challenge for least developed countries (LDCs). While several LDCs are in the process of … Financing long-term strategies: are least developed countries and funders aligned? …
Event, 19 October 2020
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Financing least developed countries’ climate strategies: taking the long view
Insight, 04 November 2021
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2020 in review: climate impacts in the least developed countries
Insight, 08 April 2021
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Championing continuity for graduating LDCs: ensuring a smooth transition for climate adaptation
… Graduating from least developed country (LDC) status represents a highly symbolic and positive … to upend their climate adaptation plans — which are vital for those countries increasingly vulnerable to climate change impacts. The … Championing continuity for graduating LDCs: ensuring a smooth transition for climate adaptation …
Publication, 14 November 2023
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Regaining momentum: critical negotiations for LDCs at COP28
… This briefing presents priorities for the least developed countries (LDCs) for COP28 at a critical time. The year has seen record … Regaining momentum: critical negotiations for LDCs at COP28 …
Publication, 16 November 2023