WTO Public Forum event: Making trade part of the solution: Climate change in the LDCs
11 September 2024, 17:00-18:15, Geneva.
Organizer: EIF
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Climate change
Event: LDC Strategy and Ministerial Meetings - "Uniting for 1.5 degrees C - Aligned Climate Action and Resilient Futures"
26-28 August 2024, Lilongwe, Malawi.
The objective of this meeting was to review progress in international climate negotiations, addressing critical issues and crafting strategies to ensure impactful engagement at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. More information .
The meeting adopted the .
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From the GEF: GEF Council approves $700M+ for vast environmental needs
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20 June 2024:? "Focusing on climate change adaption, Council members approved a record $203 million from the LDCF for initiatives across 20 Least Developed Countries, including joint financing with the GEF Trust Fund for the?
Work of the LEG in supporting the least developed countries on adaptation
4 December 2023, To discuss the support provided by the LEG, GCF, GEF and other and relevant organizations, and the achievements and lessons learned by the least developed countries in the formulation and implementation of NAPs.
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From the GEF: In good news for adaptation, donors boost support to LDCF and SCCF
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4 December 2023.
In a sign of positive momentum for climate change financing, eight donor governments announced new commitments to the??(LDCF) and??(SCCF) and signaled their political support for the unique roles these funds play in addressing climate resilience needs.
Enabling a “Green Seize” of New Trade Opportunities for LDCs: Learning from the Covid-19 response to address the climate emergency (Session host: WTO)
3 December 2023. WTO events at COP28.
Event held during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) by EIF and ODI, hosted at the Trade House (International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the International Trade Centre (ITC), the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), and the World Trade Organization (WTO) Secretariat).
Event starts at 02:52:47
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Enabling a "Green Seize" of New Trade Opportunities for LDCs: Learning from the COVID-19 response to address the climate emergency (WTO with ODI, EIF)
3 December 2023.?The Least Developed Countries (LDCs) account for less than 1% of global exports but almost 15% of global population.
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Climate Adaptation Regional Programming and Strategy Workshops for LDCs (GEF)
The focus of this workshop series is on bringing together experts who are directly involved in adaptation project planning, decision making, and implementing adaptation action. Others invited include the GEF’s Council members and alternate Council members from the region, as well as representatives from GEF agencies, the GEF’s Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel, the Green Climate Fund, and the LDC Group within the UNFCCC.?
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From the GEF: LDCF and SCCF provide new targeted support for vulnerable states
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29 June 2023.?
The??(LDCF) and??(SCCF) will deploy $63 million in urgent funding for countries on the frontlines of climate change following a meeting of the Global Environment Facility-managed funds in Brazil.
FAO: Small Island Developing States, Least Developed Countries and Landlocked Developing Countries issue call for action to accelerate agrifood systems transformation and collectively build resilience
29 June 2023.?
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