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Fellowship Sessions Empower Climate Leaders to Drive Bold Action
January 2026 witnessed a transformative gathering of climate champions as the CVF-V20 Secretariat hosted a series of fellowship retreats and a residency to equip youth and mid-to-senior-level officials from the world’s most climate-vulnerable nations with co-learning and networking opportunities necessary to advance ambitious development-positive climate action.
CVF-V20 Backs Evidence-Based Climate and Economic Decisions in Pakistan
The CVF-V20 Secretariat met with Pakistan’s Minister for Climate Change, H.E. Dr. Musadik Malik, on January 8 to align on how CVF-V20 tools and approaches can support national decision-making and delivery on climate and economic priorities. The discussion focused on positioning the Green Economy Model–Prosperity (GEM-P) as a practical, evidence-based tool for the Prime Minister’s Task Force, alongside advancing the launch and implementation of Pakistan’s Climate Prosperity Plan (CPP).
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.
Roundtable on Climate Resilient Debt Pause Clauses
June 3, 2025—The Climate Vulnerable Forum and V20 Finance Ministers (CVF-V20) Secretariat participated in the Roundtable on Climate Resilient Debt Pause Clauses (CRDC), organised by
V20 Central Banks lay groundwork for new climate liquidity facility
Washington, D.C. | April 23, 2025—Central Bank Governors from the V20 Finance Ministers of the Climate Vulnerable Forum are making significant strides in establishing “Lifeline,”
V20 Finance Ministers Call for Fair Representation and Urgent Financial Reforms for Jobs, Security, Resilience
Washington D.C., 24 April 2025 —Vulnerable Twenty (V20) Finance Ministers of the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF), representing 74 vulnerable countries, convened today for the 14th
$250 Million Approved for Initial Phase of Loss and Damage Fund
Credit: Barbados Government Information Service “Small funds can’t help you — and regrettably, that is where we find ourselves still today, in a world in
Belém’s Climate Paradox: Road for COP30 Pierces Through the Heart of Amazon
Source: https://media.un.org/photo/en/asset/oun7/oun7565955 The 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil gave birth to the Rio Conventions, which refer to the three landmark international agreements,
The Journey to COP28: A Road to Disappointment and Hope
The Journey to COP28: A Road to Disappointment and Hope By Jodahi Bezabih Petros, CVF Youth Fellow from Ethiopia Coming into COP28, I carried the
