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From Ambition to Implementation: Kiribati’s Climate Investment Pathway
Efforts are now underway to update Kiribati’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Investment Plan, with the support of the Regional Pacific NDC Hub. First developed in 2021. the investment plan provides a structured roadmap for translating national climate targets into concrete investment opportunities.
Advancing Climate Investment Pathways in Pakistan
In February, a series of engagements with key institutions across Pakistan explored ways to strengthen the investment pipeline under the country’s Climate Prosperity Plan (CPP). The CVF-V20 South Asia team met with a range of stakeholders to discuss how sector reforms, research initiatives, and large-scale programs can be translated into bankable projects that attract international investment across infrastructure, renewable energy, agriculture, and the blue economy.
Fiji Strengthens Ocean Governance with 30×30 Targets
Fiji is taking its ocean governance to new heights with a revitalized commitment to protect 30% of its water by 2030. At the heart of this conservation initiative lies a rigorous, evidence-based, data-driven discussion among experts and government officials. With the Ministry of Fisheries at the forefront of this movement, Fiji is ensuring that its country-wide efforts align with the global 30×30 Initiative and international obligations under the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission.
Empowering Communities: Accelerating Local Renewable Energy Transition in the Philippines
Subnational governance and local community participation emerges vital in realizing the ambitious renewable energy targets of the Philippines—achieving a 35% renewable energy share in the power generation mix by 2030, 50% by 2040, and more than 50% by 2050.
Care for the Blue Economy: Saint Lucia Charts a Sustainable Course
Saint Lucia is championing sustainable ocean governance with comprehensive blue economy strategies designed to strengthen economic resilience and foster inclusive growth.
The Coastal and Marine Spatial Plan, developed under the Caribbean Regional Oceanscape Project, provides a roadmap for the sustainable and equitable use of the coastal and marine spaces, protection of coastal and marine ecosystems, and management of land-water interactions.
The Right Union: Gabon Proves Conservation and Economic Growth Can Coexist
The Gabonese Republic has been classified as a high-forest low-deforestation country, with a recorded deforestatizgreon rate of just 0.6%. This remarkable outcome highlights the impact of forward-looking national policies and ambitious government commitments amid mounting threats of forest degradation across Africa.
A “Running Start” Through Country Platforms
For nations on the frontlines of the climate crisis, vulnerabilities stem not just from exposure to climate impacts, but also the high debt burdens and
World’s First Blue-Carbon Sovereign Carbon Securities Launched in the Bahamas
The Bahamas has undertaken a ground-breaking initiative to use “Sovereign Carbon Securities” to generate revenue from their seagrass beds. Seagrass beds are underwater vegetation that
Elevating Oceans to Stand Beside Forests in the COP30 Agenda
By His Excellency Dr. James Fletcher, CARICOM Climate Envoy As the CARICOM Climate Envoy, I join colleagues in the wider community of Small Island Developing
WHO Approves Climate Change and Health Action Plan
On 27 May, the World Health Assembly (WHA) – the decision making body of the World Health Organization (WHO), attended by delegates from member states
Bhutan’s Green Leap: 5000 MW Hydropower Deal with Adani
Bhutan | May 8, 2025—Bhutan is poised to dramatically expand its renewable energy capacity and deepen regional energy ties, having recently sealed a landmark partnership
Malawi gears up to unlock access to Global Shield
Lilongwe, Malawi | April 30, 2025—The Republic of Malawi continues its groundwork to develop an evidence-based Climate and Disaster Risk Finance and Insurance (CDRFI) support
