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COP31: Designing a Just Transition Mechanism that works for Least Developed Countries
Zuneera Shah, Manjeet Dhakal
Just transition discussions have largely been shaped by the experiences of industrialised economies, where the challenge is to phase out fossil fuels, decarbonise established industries and support affected workers and communities. For most LDCs, the challenge is different.
Climate leadership from the frontlines: lessons from Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal
Abhishek Yadav, Zuneera Shah, Tenzin Wangmo, Manjeet Dhakal
As Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal graduate from Least Developed Country (LDC) status, their shared climate leadership and regional resilience efforts highlight the need for stronger global support for these countries’ climate ambitions.
Santa Marta opens a new front for fossil fuel phase out
Claudio Forner, Dr Neil Grant, Bill Hare
A willing coalition has begun to test how countries can move faster
Whether the Agreement ultimately succeeds depends on whether political leaders and their governments have the courage to close the ambition gap, phase out fossil fuels, scale up finance for a just transition, and protect people already facing mounting loss and damage.
IPCC input into the second Global Stocktake still on the table – but under threat
Uta Klönne, Dr Fahad Saeed, Manjeet Dhakal
No certainty on delivery of key reports for the second Global Stocktake as IPCC fails to agree on dates for AR7 at IPCC-63 in Lima
Loss and damage fund gearing up to deliver early support
Manjeet Dhakal, Sneha Pandey
The Fund for responding to Loss and Damage is gearing up to disperse funds for the first time. Here's what countries need to know on accessing the Fund.