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Viet Nam Calls for Stronger Global Commitments and Climate Finance at COP30
At the High-Level Segment of the COP30 in Belém, Brazil, the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam’s delegation, led by Deputy Minister Le Cong Thanh, recalled the principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibility and Respective Capabilities (CBRD-RC), demanding stronger action and financial commitment from the developed world.
Honduras and Suriname Pilot Sovereign Article 6.2 Carbon Credits for Rainforest Conservation
The Republics of Honduras and Suriname have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Deutsche Bank, Bayer, Siemens, Symrise, and the Coalition for Rainforest Nations (CfRN) to pilot the issuance of high-integrity, rainforest-based carbon credits under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement.
Cambodia Unlocks USD 9.8 Million GCF Funding to Enhance Climate Resilience
Fifteen climate-vulnerable districts located in Battambang, Preah Vihear, and Pursat Provinces of Cambodia will receive adequate capacity and funding to better implement local climate resiliency plans, after the government secured USD 9.8 million for the Third Phase of Local Governments and Climate Change (LGCC-III).
Costa Rica Runs on Renewable Energy, Leaves Fossil Fuel Behind
Almost 100% renewable energy powers Costa Rica’s energy mix, with electricity harnessed from hydroelectric, geothermal, solar, and wind energy. Successful with its green transition that peaked a decade ago, the country now gears toward carbon neutrality by 2050.
Lebanon Accelerates Climate Action, Launches Climate Policy Package
Risks of breaching the 1.5 °C Paris Agreement goal urged the Lebanese Republic to develop a climate policy package that brings together three key climate roadmaps—National Adaptation Plan (NAP 2025–2035), the updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), and the Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS).
Samoa Shows Leadership in Early Warning System and Disaster Risk Management
Early warning and early action are among Samoa’s national strategic priorities, embedding multi-hazard early warning systems and disaster risk financing frameworks into the country’s governance landscape.
COP28 in Retrospect: Tiptoeing through Ambiguity for Hope
COP28 in Retrospect: Tiptoeing through Ambiguity for Hope By Rubina Adhikari, CVF Youth Fellow from Nepal Entering my second COP, I had a clear plan:
Outcomes of COP28
Outcomes of COP28 by Derek Sarfo-Yadiom, CVF Capacity Building Fellow from Ghana The 28th Session of the Conference of Parties (COP28) of the United
Exploring Article 6 as a Funding Mechanism: Updates from COP Negotiations
Exploring Article 6 as a Funding Mechanism: Updates from COP Negotiations by Eyob Tenkir, CVF Capacity-Building Fellow from Ethiopia Article 6 of the Paris
COP28 Reflections
COP28 Reflections by Dastan Abdyldaev, CVF Capacity-Building Fellow from Kyrgyzstan At the COP28 Summit in Dubai, delegates and participants warned of irreversible climate disasters approaching unless
Expectation on COP 28 Negotiation on Carbon Marketing and Loss and Damage
Expectation on COP 28 Negotiation on Carbon Marketing and Loss and Damage By Mr. Eyob Tenkir, CVF Capacity-Building Fellow from Ethiopia To stay within the
Relevance of Carbon Market for Ethiopia and Article 6 Negotiations in SBESTA 58
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