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Is the Day of Implementation Coming?
By Mr. Almustafa Mohamed Hussein Abbas, CVF Youth Fellow Sudan is one of the least developed countries in Africa and one of the most vulnerable to
Was COP Really COPing?
By Mr. Jodahi Petros, CVF Youth Fellow The days I spent preparing and packing for COP27 were among the most conflicting I’ve had in quite
Do We Have an Option?
By Mr. Humphrey Mrema, CVF Youth Fellow COP27 was said to be the COP For Implementation. Others called it the COP for Developing Countries. Whatever
COP27: Outcomes and Implications for Ethiopia
By Mr. Eyob Tenkir, CVF Capacity-Building Fellow COP27 – sometimes referred to as the ‘Implementation COP’ – was pivotal for Climate Vulnerable Forum nations such
COP7 Can and Must Deliver for Africa and Other Developing Nations
By Mr. Derek Sarfo-Yiadom, CVF Capacity-Building Fellow Climate change is undoubtedly one of the biggest challenges currently facing Ghana, with the impact of a warming
Hit Hard by Climate Change, Benin Calls for Global Ambition at COP27
By Mr. Moudjahid Akorédé Wabi, CVF Capacity-Building Fellow Facing the uncertainty of climate change Like many other African countries, Benin is characterised by irregular and reduced
Bhutan’s Journey Toward Prosperity
From my perspective, working in climate finance, the Bhutan Resource Mobilization Plan (BRMP) is not simply about mobilizing more resources; it is about mobilizing the right kind of resources. Bhutan’s comparative advantage lies in its hydropower potential, vast forest cover, and strong environmental stewardship under the philosophy of Gross National Happiness. The plan strategically leverages these assets through energy exports, carbon market participation, and emerging instruments such as green bonds and a national climate fund to generate predictable and sustainable revenue streams.
Ghana Scales Carbon Market Leadership to Drive Development
Ghana has established a National Carbon Registry to collect, verify, and track emissions data and carbon market transactions. It has also created a Carbon Market Office to provide administrative and technical support for the implementation of both the international carbon market and non-market approaches.
Pacific Nations Embrace Regenerative Farming as Climate Threats Mount
Samoa, Tonga, and Vanuatu have secured a five-year climate adaptation project worth US$43.7 million through the Green Climate Fund (GCF), a critical step toward transforming how Pacific communities grow food in the face of accelerating climate change. The funding will drive large-scale investments across agricultural production systems, unlocking new pathways to long-term food security, improved nutrition, and expanded livelihoods across the three nations.
Africa’s Great Vision: Water for All
Africa takes on a greater mission to advance water security and community resiliency through the Africa Water Vision 2063 and Policy, under the leadership of the African Union Commission and the African Ministers’ Council on Water. This blueprint values water as a strategic asset in pursuing continental security and advancing economic power.
From Policy to Practice: Institutionalizing Climate Resilience in Pakistan’s Fiscal Framework
In the corridors of the Ministry of Finance, the conversation around fiscal policy has shifted dramatically. A few years ago, “climate resilience” was often treated as an environmental concern, relegated to line ministries. Today, having managed the USD 1.4 billion Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) over the last two years, I see it differently: climate risk is a macroeconomic risk, and our fiscal sustainability is intrinsically linked to how well we prepare for the climate reality.
Costa Rica’s “Más Mujer, Más Natura”
Costa Rica’s Más Mujer, Más Natura (More Women, More Nature) program is rewriting the script for rural empowerment. Launched in 2020 as a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Office of the First Vice President, the program addresses a long-standing paradox: while women are often the primary stewards of local biodiversity, they frequently lack the land titles and capital to access traditional conservation incentives.
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