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UN climate negotiations
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Taking stock: how the LDCs became masters in climate activism and optimism
As Achala Abeysinghe moves on to a new role at the Global Green Growth Institute, she reflects on her time at IIED and shares how – as legal, technical and strategic adviser to the Least Developed Countries – she has seen this dynamic group turn climate diplomacy on its head
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Leading organisations call on UN to support UK/Italy 2020 climate summit bid
IIED and 12 other leading environment and development organisations are urging the UN’s Western European and Others Group – the body that decides where to hold the 2020 UN climate summit – to support the UK/Italy bid
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CBA13: bringing key messages to the global stage
The 2019 international conference on Community-Based Adaptation saw more than 300 practitioners, policy makers and researchers discussing how to build a climate resilient future. The key messages from CBA13 have been published today: they present a vital opportunity to get local-level climate change adaptation onto the international agenda.
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Climate action: let’s be bold in Bonn
As the UN climate change conference kicks off in Bonn on Monday (17 June), Subhi Barakat calls for negotiators to be bolder and braver with an emphasis on action
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The Paris Agreement always needed Extinction Rebellion and Greta Thunberg
Extinction Rebellion’s climate protests signal a moment of hope, writes IIED director Andrew Norton. Big shifts rarely happen without a major challenge from people demanding action
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Women in the UN climate negotiations: are we tipping the balance?
Ahead of International Women’s Day, Brianna Craft and Samantha McCraine take a closer look at how well women are represented in spaces where international decisions on climate change are made
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Reflections on Katowice – where does the Paris Agreement stand now?
IIED's director Andrew Norton reflects on the outcomes of the UN climate talks in Katowice
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The sharp learning curve of an LDC negotiator
Fatima Athoumani describes the fast-paced journey to representing her nation of Comoros at the UN climate talks
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"Follow the science": Least Developed Countries Group lead negotiator
The chair of the UNFCCC Least Developed Countries Group, Gebru Jember Endalew, called for climate action to be guided by science when he spoke at the closing of Development and Climate Days 2018
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"Half a degree matters" – D&C Days focuses on IPCC special report on global temperature-rise scenarios
The 2018 Development and Climate Days opened with a stark warning: "We don’t have 12 years to save the world; in fact we probably have 12 minutes"
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Governments must move to formal negotiations in Bangkok and start shaping the final rulebook
Achala Abeysinghe says this week’s UN climate talks need to make progress on agreeing the operational guidelines or ‘rulebook’ for the Paris Agreement – a vital step towards putting the climate deal into practice
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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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Supporting Least Developed Countries on climate technology transfer
In March, experts on technology development and transfer gathered in Copenhagen and Bonn to take forward the work of the UN climate negotiations. IIED supported representatives of the Least Developed Countries to present proposals that would work for them
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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 greater 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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Missing voices: let's hear women's experience of climate change
There was plenty of discussion at the global climate talks about how working directly with women in the global South is essential. But when it came to listening, those very voices were marginalised
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COP23 outcomes call for faster action and higher ambition to keep Paris on track
Achala Abeysinghe reports back from COP23 and asks whether the outcomes of this year's UN climate summit will be enough to keep the Paris Agreement on course
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Asian and Pacific officials to build their climate negotiation skills
Junior climate negotiators from Asia and the Pacific region will develop their climate negotiation skills at a training workshop in Sri Lanka this month
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US Paris withdrawal: where now for climate action?
President Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement elicited a collective sigh of despair from the environmental community. But his action creates opportunities as well as challenges
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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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Local voice must take pride of place: D&C calls for 'inside-out COP'
Make COP for the practitioners who are actually implementing climate change action on the ground, says Saleemul Huq
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Digital data trumps paper in Marrakech
It wasn't just the US election result causing upset among COP22 participants on Wednesday. Matt Wright highlights a slick new way of sharing data, creating a stir at this year's climate negotiations
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Women in the poorest countries lack leadership opportunities in the UN
Achala Abeysinghe walked out of an event after challenging the lack of women among 17 male speakers. The legal expert highlights why women's leadership is needed in global climate change negotiations
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Q&A: Key decisions needed at COP22
The rapid entry into force of the Paris Agreement raises a challenge for climate negotiators at COP22 in Marrakech, Morroco. Senior climate researcher Subhi Barakat talks to IIED about what is happening at the COP and what decisions need to be made
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Watch now: daily video updates from COP22
Get daily video updates from the UN climate summit in Marrakech from IIED senior fellow Saleemul Huq, with a special focus on the issues affecting the Least Developed Countries
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Poorest must be heard on climate action to deliver Paris Agreement’s success
The Paris Agreement on climate change enters into force today. IIED director Andrew Norton argues that the voices of the world's most vulnerable must be heard if the treaty is to be effective
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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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A diplomatic approach to raising climate ambition
Veteran climate negotiator and Gambian Minister Pa Ousman Jarju reflects on the Paris Agreement and the continued need for diplomacy and ambitious climate action
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Briefing: After Paris – what's next for the LDCs?
IIED to host high-level briefing on the outcomes and challenges of the Paris Agreement
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The Paris Agreement, SDGs and simple local monitoring
How can we minimise monitoring costs and make sure that money intended for local "development" ends up with the people who need it?
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2016 – when global meets local in climate action
Building on the historic agreement forged in Paris, IIED's director Andrew Norton looks at the opportunities to ensure global agreements on the need for sustainable development reach the local level
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What does the Paris Agreement mean for LDCs?
A video draws on the expectations of the Least Developed Countries ahead of last month's climate deal and looks at what the Paris Agreement will mean for them
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A historic agreement in Paris
A historic agreement on climate change in Paris must drive ambition for climate action post-2015, says IIED director Andrew Norton
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Zero carbon – costs and opportunities for Least Developed Countries
The zero carbon, zero poverty agenda at Development & Climate Days is challenging for all countries. For the Least Developed Countries the costs are high, but the opportunities may be even greater
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Least Developed Countries create pressure for climate shift
As climate talks in Paris move into the final hours, the Least Developed Countries are fighting for their right for support and protection, and more and more countries are recognising the need to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees
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Climate finance is vital to secure a future worth having
A key issue dominating the landmark climate summit in Paris is that tricky subject of climate finance: who pays, how much, for what? Some elements of the global discourse on the sums required to tackle the urgent climate change threat seem to think there is a simple distinction to be drawn between choosing to spend money on climate or other development issues. But this simplistic rhetoric is damaging and puts lives at risk
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Watch: daily video updates from COP21
Get a daily summary of the latest news from the UN climate talks (COP21) from IIED's Saleemul Huq, with a special focus on the issues affecting the Least Developed Countries
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COP21 side event discusses how to unlock climate finance for developing countries
COP21 side event discusses how to unlock climate finance for developing countries
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LDC climate action plans estimated to cost US$93.7 billion per year
A report by IIED has estimated the cost of all 48 Least Developed Countries implementing their post-2020 climate action plans to be around US$93 billion per year
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REDD+ in Paris – what could be in it for people and forests?
Curbing climate emissions means managing and using existing forests, and land sustainably. An IIED workshop in Paris will look at how the programme to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) can be made more effective, while also supporting local communities
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Q&A: Building zero carbon emission economy in a decade
In the seventh of our interviews with representatives from the Least Developed Country Group, Negash Teklu from Population, Health, Environment Ethiopia talks about Ethiopia's ambitions for a zero carbon economy by 2025
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A champion for the most vulnerable
Ahead of next week's UN climate talks in Paris (COP21), IIED principal researcher Dr Achala Abeysinghe has been named as one of the top 15 female climate champions in the world
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IIED at the UNFCCC Conference of Parties (COP)
The Conference of the Parties (COP) is the supreme decision-making body of the the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). IIED participates and reports on this annual event
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French lead drive for global climate agreement
There is much debate as to whether the Paris climate summit can deliver an adequate response to the challenge of climate change. In the wake of the tragedy of last Friday's attacks in the French capital, Andrew Norton pays tribute to France's efforts to secure an ambitious agreement and hopes for success
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COP21 publications
A list of publications produced for COP21 and side events by IIED and its partners
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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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Road to Paris video series: the Least Developed Countries' perspective (episode 4)
Hear from a series of experts as they provide an insight into the perspectives of the Least Developed Countries on key aspects of the UNFCCC process ahead of the UN climate talks in Paris in December 2015
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The Road to Paris: how can the world's most vulnerable countries be heard?
With a month to go until the start of COP21, Saleemul Huq provides an insight into the perspectives of the Least Developed Countries ahead of the Paris climate talks, as part of a new series of video interviews for IIED
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Climate negotiations: the last stop before Paris
As climate talks ahead of COP21 start in Bonn, Achala Abeysinghe says the draft on the table is not strong enough to address climate change, and identifies 11 ways in which it can be strengthened
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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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A papal message reaching out to everyone
The papal encyclical expected this week is a welcome call to action in the fight to protect the poorest in our societies from the impacts of climate change
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Next steps for climate negotiations on the road to Paris
Some progress was made at the Bonn climate negotiations in June, but much remains to be done
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Cameron can assure a lasting legacy
A constant feature of David Cameron's premiership has been as champion of international development, including unwavering support for Britain's overseas aid contribution
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Paris Agreement must stand on three pillars
As UN climate negotiations resume in Bonn (1-11 June), momentum is building for a new climate agreement in Paris this December
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How to measure a global goal for adaptation?
Climate negotiators are discussing how to set a global goal for climate change adaptation. It's important for the negotiators learn from experiences and evidence gained at country level – so they can develop a goal that reflects differing national realities
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How do we measure adaptation?
How do we effectively measure and enhance adaptation? Saleemul Huq looks at possible answers which will be discussed at the 9th International Conference on Community Based Adaptation (CBA9)
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Developing nations strengthen ability to demonstrate effective climate change adaptation
A tool for developing countries to provide evidence of effective adaptation to climate change, allowing them to access international climate funds, will be launched today (27 February) after three years of development by IIED and partners
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On the road to Paris: departing Geneva with expectations high
Progress in Geneva has meant a good start to the climate negotiations on the road to Paris, with elements in the text offering the possibility of a fair deal for developing countries
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Least developed country leaders say "follow us" to tackle climate change
The unsung heroes of the UN climate summit were the Least Developed Countries (LDCs), says Achala Abeysinghe
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Q&A: Helping the poorest nations with development goals
The Least Developed Countries (LDCs) want their voices heard at climate and development talks. They will need a range of support to build their capacity to meet their development goals
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Letter to America: Gambia envoy asks Obama directly for US climate leadership
Pa Ousman Jarju, Minister of Environment of Gambia and former chair and special envoy on climate change for the 48 Least Developed Countries, has written an open letter to US President Barack Obama
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Urgent action needed says leader of the Least Developed Countries Group
Ahead of the latest UN climate negotiations in Bonn, the Least Developed Countries Group Chair points out that while science tells us that we can limit global temperatures to save the world's poorest countries, we need the will to do it
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If you care about the 21st century, vote for Europe!
People across the European Union are going to the polls on 22 May. But why does Europe matter?
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Risky business: assessing potential impacts of REDD+ in Nepal
Nepal has begun to assess the potential harm and benefits of the compensation scheme for protecting forests
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Climate diplomacy can build the trust needed to secure our common future
Pa Ousman Jarju explains how diplomacy can overcome the distrust between rich and poor countries at the UN climate change negotiations.
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The least developed countries, equity, and a brave new world
For the first time, all of the world’s major carbon emitters – including China, the US and India – will be legally bound to a new global climate agreement that reduces emissions. But, HOW?
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Workshops that build climate negotiators' capacity: European Capacity Building Initiative training and support programme
The European Capacity Building Initiative (ecbi) training and support programme focuses on building the capacity of UNFCCC negotiators from vulnerable developing countries
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Introduction to our work on global climate law, policy and governance: supporting LDCs in the UNFCCC process
IIED supports the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and other vulnerable developing countries to achieve equitable and ambitious outcomes through global decision-making. We also help individual countries prepare for the effective implementation of these decisions through national policy and legislative strengthening
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People power critical for tackling climate change
As understanding of the severity of climate change rises, it’s increasingly clear that a negotiated global agreement on climate change is not enough – civil society has a central role to play too.
