PRESS RELEASES

CVF-V20 Countries Push for Climate Prosperity Initiatives with China
Countries from the Climate Vulnerable Forum and V20 Finance Ministers (CVF-V20) called for deeper collaboration with China to advance the implementation of Climate Prosperity Initiatives (CPIs)—investment blueprints aimed at transforming climate vulnerability into climate-driven economic growth.

African MPs Deliver Bold Call for Climate Finance and Green Development
Lawmakers from 21 African parliaments convened at the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) on 08 September 2025 to issue a powerful, unified message: Africa has the solutions for a green and resilient future, but global partners must step up with the financing to match its ambitions.

Sri Lanka Reviews the Sectoral Targets and Legal Provisions of its CPP
In a high-level dialogue between the CVF-V20 delegation and Members of Parliament of Sri Lanka last 28 August 2025, conversations centered on advancing the country’s

Provincial Governments Position Climate Innovation and Resilience at the Heart of Pakistan’s CPP
As Pakistan advances consultations for its Climate Prosperity Plan (CPP), provincial governments are stepping forward to align climate action with economic growth. Recent consultation sessions conducted by the CVF-V20 Secretariat with the Punjab Planning and Development Board and the Balochistan Planning and Development Department have highlighted how local actors are shaping the CPP through tailored initiatives that harness innovation, resilience, and investment opportunities.

PH Completes In-Country Consultation and Stocktake in the Global Shield Implementation
The Republic of the Philippines continues to make strides as a country pathfinder under the G77-V20 Global Shield against Climate Risks initiative after completing the in-country process and stocktake, led by the Climate Finance Policy Group of the Department of Finance (DOF) and the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC). Progress is underway for the gap analysis, bringing the country closer to developing its request for Climate and Disaster Risk Finance and Insurance (CDRFI) support.

Pakistan CPP Consultations Expand to Gilgit-Baltistan
Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan | July 18, 2025—As part of its nationwide efforts to develop a robust Climate Prosperity Plan (CPP), Pakistan has expanded consultations to Gilgit-Baltistan,

#MAD4survival: Paris Agreement Hinging on 2020 Ambition in Madrid
VIDEO of the event Madrid 10 December 2019 — Leaders of the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) with high level representatives of other governments said today

Vulnerable Leaders Call: COP25 must secure 2020 action for survival of nations
Vulnerable nations call for COP25 decision to increase ambition of NDCs in 2020 Aim to mobilize $20 billion in the next two years to finance

CVF at UN Climate Summit: 2020 Deadline for Survival
Vulnerable Leaders Demand Further Action following UN Climate Summit: 2020 Deadline for Survival Download the Press Release (English, pdf 0.1 mb) Watch the Press Conference (via

COP24 Heeds Planetary Climate Emergency
Statement by the Chair of the Climate Vulnerable Forum Outcome of UNFCCC COP24 “UN Decision Marks Phase of Special Vigilance – Jumemmej – for International

Climate Vulnerable Forum: Risks of Extinction to Countries
Call for unity in line with the Jummemej Declaration Vulnerable countries stand with parties for strong COP24 outcome Watch the video of the event KATOWICE,



