Items tagged:
Climate diplomacy
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COP26 hangs in the balance if G20 fails to show solidarity with climate-vulnerable countries by delivering action
This week, G20 ministers come together for two major meetings. Following commitments they made to climate-vulnerable countries at the Climate and Development Ministerial in March, Alex Scott and Ebony Holland reflect on progress to date and how critical it will be for the G20 to maintain momentum and fill the gaps left by the G7
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Challenges for climate diplomacy during a pandemic
International decisions taken this year will shape outcomes for climate, nature and people. COVID-19 challenges the processes for making these decisions, with virtual engagement presenting fundamental barriers to vulnerable countries’ abilities to participate
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Climate diplomacy in the age of Trump: updating our theory of change
We're incorporating feedback to sharpen our theory of how the Least Developed Countries can extend their influence in international climate change decision making
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Building the capacity of LDCs to engage in the UNFCCC negotiations
Our efforts to strengthen the capabilities of the Least Developed Countries (LDC) Group in the UN climate talks involved participating in training workshops and strategy meetings, informing the negotiations through research, and developing toolkits for new delegates
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Facilitating better representation of LDCs in the UNFCCC process
Our participation support helps least developed countries in their efforts to increase their representation and engage fully and meaningfully in the UN climate talks
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Building climate negotiation skills for African officials
Officials from African countries will have the opportunity to increase their climate negotiation skills at two training workshops in Dakar this June.
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How can the poorest increase the influence of their climate diplomacy?
We've developed a theory of change to better understand how the Least Developed Countries can influence international decisions on climate action. Is our theory up to the job? We want to hear from you
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Lessons in climate diplomacy from Ethiopia and Bhutan
IIED has been examining how two of the world's poorest nations are playing a leading role in the climate diplomacy needed to define the rules for implementing the Paris Agreement
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Climate change negotiation skills: training for LDC negotiators
In a recent workshop, participants from Least Developed Countries learned about the mechanics of climate negotiations, tackled complex terminology and discussed how to resolve conflict situations that can arise during multilateral talks
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Ten ways the UK can maintain international leadership on climate change
The UK must take action to reinforce its place as an international leader in climate change despite uncertainty posed by Brexit
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Message to Secretary of State John Kerry: a legally binding treaty in Paris is essential
In response to comments from the US Secretary of State, Achala Abeysinghe sets out nine key reasons why the Paris climate agreement must be legally binding
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Climate diplomacy: a beginner's guide
While COP21 in Paris is the crucial summit where a climate change agreement could be reached, it will be the culmination of ongoing climate diplomacy between different states. Brianna Craft looks at what's involved
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Helping poorest nations engage in climate diplomacy
Reaching equitable outcomes for the poorest countries through international decision-making processes involves more than attending formal negotiations. IIED works to support least developed countries (LDCs) increase the influence of their climate diplomacy.
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Bold climate pledges from the Least Developed Countries
The Gambia's Special Climate Envoy, Pa Osman Jarju, reflects on the Least Developed Countries (LDC) leadership at the UN Climate Summit
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A week that may change the world
It's been a busy week for IIED senior fellow Saleemul Huq, with plenty of action unfolding on the climate change front in New York. Here he provides an inside look into what transpired, and some reflections on how the recent events may impact upcoming climate negotiations
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People power applies climate pressure
People around the world are putting increasing pressure on world leaders to take action on climate change, as demonstrated by this week’s climate march in New York
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Huq hails People's Climate march ahead of UN summit
IIED's senior fellow, Saleemul Huq, has hailed the success of Sunday's People's Climate march in New York
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Leaders take note: There are two sides to the climate change coin
It is clear that the long-term solution to climate change lies in weaning the global economy off fossil fuels and onto a cleaner and more sustainable energy pathway in every country. But it is also clear that climate change is already wreaking havoc around the globe and that, in the short term, the world's poorest and most vulnerable people need urgent support
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Engaging in climate diplomacy – policy pointers from an LDC
Effective climate diplomacy can help Least Developed Countries make sure their interests are reflected in international negotiation outcomes
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Providing on-demand legal, technical and strategic advice to the Least Developed Countries Group
IIED works to strengthen the position of least developed countries (LDCs) in international climate negotiations and related global forums. We do this by providing real-time legal, technical and strategic advice and research support to the LDC Group in the UNFCCC process. We collaborate directly with the LDC chair and members of the LDC Group's core team of negotiators in delivering our work.
