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One word for COP27: "Deliver"
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This week at COP27, we have one word for world leaders: Deliver.
It is time to deliver on promises and commitments to the most vulnerable; on the plan agreed in Glasgow; on the previous broken promises of Paris and Copenhagen. It is time to deliver support to repair and restore communities damaged by the impact of climate change. It is time to deliver a loss and damage package that truly recognizes the toll of climate chaos. It is time to deliver the Secretary-General's agenda to leave no-one behind.
This will be our message throughout and beyond COP27, reminding the world that delivering on commitments is a process, not a moment.
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Photo credit: UNHCR/H.M. Gologo
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The world’s most vulnerable countries are the least responsible for the carbon emissions that are causing climate change. Yet, they are the ones bearing the brunt of the climate emergency. Our mandate is to change the unequal and heavy climate change burden faced by the world’s most vulnerable countries. At COP27, we will champion the needs of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
In Sharm el-Sheikh, we will work to create momentum for advancing sustainable development in these vulnerable countries, as we realise the promises made in the Paris Agreement.
We will work to increase momentum for sustainable development in these vulnerable countries as we advocate for the promises made in the Paris Agreement and the which has tackling climate change at its heart. The 5th United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries () in March will represent an important global opportunity to drive the green agenda forward through new partnerships and shared plans.
COP27 is only one milestone of a long process to achieve our goals. We will carry its energy to LDC5.
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Better access to funding for the most vulnerable
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Photo credit: Office of the President, Republic of Palau
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Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are disproportionately vulnerable to climate disasters and require special support to prepare and recover. But their access to concessional financing is limited because their relative income makes them ineligible for the cheaper finance set aside for lower-income countries. They may not be the poorest nations when their Gross National Income (GNI) is measured per capita, but they are both more prone to disasters and the costs of their responses are much greater.
We are supporting SIDS to develop a Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI), which can become an important tool in mobilizing funds by employing a data-driven approach to define what it means to be vulnerable – and how we consider that when allocating increasingly scarce external financing resources.
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Where to meet us at COP27: Our events
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Photo Credit: UN Photo/Kiara Worth
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Tuesday, 08 November 2022 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
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Small Island Developing States are on the frontline of a climate emergency in which weather and climate extremes are pushing people and ecosystems beyond the limits of adaptation. This event will focus on the impacts of loss and damage and the state of play of resourcing to mitigate its effects.
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Wednesday, 09 November 2022 - 11:30 am to 12:45 pm
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Climate change is a major threat to transport infrastructure and services in Landlocked Developing Countries due to the increased risk of disasters and other long-term impacts. For the LLDCs, improving connectivity is a key priority. This event will discuss how to ensure that transport systems are sustainable, resilient, and adapted to the impacts of climate change, while also supporting climate change mitigation.
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Wednesday, 09 November 2022 - 1:15 pm to 2:45 pm
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Climate change is pushing many communities in LDCs, LLDCs, and SIDS to the edge of recurring or protracted crises, from which they may not be able to return. This session will explore solutions to supporting livelihood adaptation and resilience, loss and damage, disaster risk reduction, and migration management, and unlocking public and private financing.
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Wednesday, 09 November 2022 - 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
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This event will examine the impact of climate challenges on Landlocked Developing Countries. Policymakers and other stakeholders will discuss and share experiences, best practices, and financing solutions to mitigate the impact of climate change and accelerate sustainable development in LLDCs.
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Thursday, 10 November 2022 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Report Launch -
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SIDS are disproportionately and increasingly impacted by the impacts of climate change. They urgently need access to external financial support to build resilience, all while they recover from COVID-19. This report provides an overview of the main challenges faced by SIDS in accessing climate finance and make recommendations to inform climate finance decisions at COP27.
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Thursday, 10 November 2022 - 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
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Inclusive trade plays a key role in enabling the low-carbon transition, supporting the private sector in developing greener and more resilient economies, reducing carbon emissions, and gaining a competitive advantage. This in turn contributes to bolstering food security and livelihoods, as well as governments’ priorities for economic and social development. This event aims to address barriers and opportunities for fostering sustainable trade and reducing carbon emissions.
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Interesting reads about COP27
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