…from the latest disaster. “This year our debt to GDP ratio has shot up to 85% – we have to be mindful of our debt levels. Yesterday we put in place policies to ensure downward trajectory of debt-to-GDP levels [but] that has an impact on your ability to build back better,” Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said. “There is no doubt that if…
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More details.…a restricted eligibility of CERs in the context of NDCs that can be combined to achieve a compromise acceptable for all Parties”. (When it comes to trading credits on the voluntary carbon market, things get even more complicated – as many of these credits are scooped up by multinational companies (ie. non-state entities). So, should the credit for the emissions…
More details.…are converging What is notable about the first day of discussions is how conversations about climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction are coming together. There are compelling, real-world reasons why that should be: Climate change adaptation is, by definition, about adapting to the impacts of climate change and especially about avoiding its negative effects. The IPCC’s latest report on…
More details.…a pathway towards low greenhouse gas emissions and climate-resilient development. This guidance note focuses on the first objective. It captures the state of play on NDCs and transparency and explains what has happened so far, what is coming up and what policy officials might want to consider over the coming years as they plan climate policy and action in their…
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