International Climate Finance & Policy

Submission on behalf of the Women and Gender Constituency (WGC) on the Ad Hoc Work Programme (AHWP) on the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) in 2024

Submission

The Women and Gender Constituency’s submission to the UNFCCC’s Technical Expert Dialogue (TED11) and Ad Hoc Work Programme focuses on a gender-responsive and human-rights-centered climate finance framework.

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New Collective Quantified Goal Tenth Technical Expert Dialogue and Second Meeting of the Ad Hoc Work Programme Submission

This submission for the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) emphasizes the need for a human rights-based, gender-responsive climate finance framework. It advocates for enhanced representation of marginalized communities in negotiations, equitable financing, and transparency.

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COP29

Dossier

2024 is set to be the hottest year on record, with extreme weather globally. At COP29, nations will debate securing trillions for climate action, ensuring a fair transition, and operationalizing the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage. Will justice and equity prevail?

Civil Society Demands Attention to Human Rights and Climate Justice Ahead of COP29 in Azerbaijan

Statement

We, the undersigned civil society organizations, movements, groups and individuals, highlight the urgent need to address serious human rights concerns in Azerbaijan in the lead-up to its hosting this year’s United Nations Climate Conference (COP29).

first page of the open letter to the LDF board members

Open Letter to Members of the Board of the Fund for Loss and Damage

Over 350 organizations call on the LDF Board to create a community access window for direct, simplified climate funds for frontline communities, Indigenous Peoples, and marginalized groups. Support climate justice and equitable access today!

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At its second meeting, the Board of the Loss and Damage Fund will set the course for what kind of funding mechanism it wants to be

At its second meeting, the Board of the Loss and Damage Fund (LDF) in Songdo will decide on crucial procedures to operationalize the fund swiftly. Key decisions will shape the fund’s future, impacting how quickly it can deliver aid to those affected by climate impacts.

By Liane Schalatek

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In-Depth Look at the Loss and Damage Fund: Key Takeaways from the First Board Meeting in Abu Dhabi

Interview

Associate Director Liane Schalatek explains what happened at the first board meeting of the new Loss and Damage Fund, and provides key insight into where the board should go from here.

By Liane Schalatek and Carla Adams

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In this fateful year of public climate financing, a quantum leap must be made

Interview

Climate finance is high on the agenda of this year's international climate negotiations. Climate finance expert Liane Schalatek explains the key sticking points and what civil society calls for.

The Climate Damages Tax

Paper

The Climate Damages Tax: Making Big Oil pay for climate chaos, funding loss & damage and a just transition. Tax rises yearly as carbon budget shrinks, complementing other measures to power climate action worldwide.

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Climate Finance Fundamentals 13: Loss and Damage Fund

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