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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
Relevance of Carbon Market for Ethiopia and Article 6 Negotiations in SBESTA 58 By Mr. Eyob Tenkir, CVF Capacity-Building Fellow Relevance of Carbon Market Reports

Making the enhanced transparency work for developing countries
Photo: IISD/ENB – Kiara Worth Making the enhanced transparency work for developing countries By Ms. Khetsiwe Khumalo, Climate Change Programme Coordinator at the Ministry of

Rebranding Old Pledges
Rebranding Old Pledges Photo credit: Reuters By Noor Saghir A closer look at key issues and outcomes on Climate Finance within and outside the UNFCCC

Reflections on the June Climate Conference
Reflections on the June Climate Conference By Avril Chanel, Noor Saghir, and María José Vásquez The 58th session of Subsidiary Bodies (SB 58) of the

Effects of emissions allocations and ambition assessments immediately based on equity
National emissions targets are collectively insufficient to align with the Paris Agreement.

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.



