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Africa’s Youth Don’t Need a Seat at the Table; They’re Building a New One
Africa’s youth don’t need saving. They need space, trust, and investment that matches their pace. They’re already powering homes, restoring forests, building apps, and running circular businesses that keep waste out of the environment. Every solar panel, reforested hill, and electric motor is a quiet rejection of the idea that Africa must wait to be helped.
Youth Climate Leadership in Action: Building Pakistan’s Voice for COP30
The CVF-V20 Secretariat convened a Youth Roundtable on Climate Non-Negotiables in Islamabad, Pakistan, on September 17, bringing together youth leaders, climate advocates, and representatives from the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, academia, and civil society. The dialogue, organized in collaboration with the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS), served as a national platform for youth to reflect on Pakistan’s recent climate catastrophes and define priorities for the upcoming COP-30 in Belém, Brazil.
Sindh Consultations Engage Private Sector and Financial Institutions for Climate Prosperity
As part of the ongoing in-country consultations for the Pakistan Climate Prosperity Plan (CPP), the CVF-V20 visited the city of Karachi in Sindh on September 3 to 4 to engage with the province’s public–private ecosystem on climate investment and innovation.
Ancient Corals Confirm: Maldives Sea Level Rise Began Decades Earlier
A significant study recently published in the journal Nature Communications has provided a critical, long-term history of sea-level change, directly impacting the climate outlook for the low-lying Maldives and Lakshadweep archipelagos.
Jordan Unveils Long-Term Climate-Resilient National Health Roadmap
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan launched its ten-year National Climate Change Health Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan (HNAP), joining the roster of first countries to climate-proof its health systems. The comprehensive roadmap, spanning from 2024 to 2034, outlines Jordan’s strategic response to climate-related health risks across seven priority areas—airborne and respiratory diseases, water- and food-borne illnesses, vector-borne diseases, nutrition, heatwaves, occupational health, and mental health.
V20 Central Bank Governors Working Group Organizes a Technical Committee on Climate Shocks and Balance of Payments
The Study Visit in Manila on August 26 bore much fruit as members of the V20 Central Bank Governors Working Group agreed to create a Technical Committee on Climate Shocks and Balance of Payments. The Study Visit aimed to strengthen technical collaboration and innovation among CVF-V20 central banks, focused on integrating climate risks into macroeconomic analysis and modeling tools in support of climate prosperity.
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.
