PRESS RELEASES
As World ‘Hurtles’ Past 1.5, Climate Vulnerable Nations Demand Urgent Adaptation Finance
Noting that the world has now “hurtled past” the 1.5°C limit of the Paris Agreement, leaders of the Climate Vulnerable Forum and V20 Finance Ministers (CVF–V20), representing 74 nations and 1.8 billion people, today issued a strong call for adaptation financing to help vulnerable developing countries cope with the massive climate impacts that are now unavoidable.
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.
CVF-V20 and Ghana Launch Akosombo Loss and Damage Funding Program (AkoLAD) to Strengthen Community Resilience
The Climate Vulnerable Forum and V20 (CVF-V20) and the Government of Ghana, led by the Office of the Minister of State for Climate Change & Sustainability, announced the launch of the Akosombo Loss and Damage Funding Program (AkoLAD) — a targeted initiative designed to support communities affected by climate-induced flooding and strengthen long-term resilience.
AkoLAD forms part of the broader V20 Loss and Damage Funding Program and is financed through the Global Shield Financing Window of the CVF-V20 Joint Multi-Donor Fund (JMDF), with a contribution from the Government of Wallonia. The program is implemented in partnership with CARE Denmark and national partners.
When Climate Reality Hits Home: CVF-V20 Secretariat in Madagascar as a Category 4 Cyclone Makes Landfall
As a Category 4 cyclone slams into Madagascar’s coastline, the force of climate change is no longer abstract, it is immediate, physical, and deeply human. The CVF Secretariat team on the ground is witnessing firsthand how climate vulnerability translates into real-time emergency response, institutional coordination, and community resilience under pressure.
Call for Nominations: Secretary-General of the CVF-V20
The Secretary-General is the head of the Secretariat, responsible for overall leadership and cooperation, with a primary focus on coordination and engagement with CVF-V20 Heads of State, Heads of Government, Parliamentarians, and Ministers.
VFP Committee Begins Oversight of Five-Year Climate Adaptation Initiative
The CVF-V20 Secretariat recently welcomed the newly appointed members of the V20 Funding Program (VFP) Committee during a two-day orientation session, officially launching their work to oversee a five-year initiative supporting innovative climate change adaptation across CVF-V20 member countries.
CVF-V20 Parliamentarians Urge Enabling Frameworks to Turn Climate Ambition Into Renewable Energy Investments
Legislators and energy regulators from CVF-V20 countries joined global counterparts at the IRENA Legislators and Regulators Forum, held during the 16th IRENA Assembly on January 10, to advance legislative and regulatory solutions designed to accelerate renewable energy deployment while delivering inclusive, resilient development.
Advancing Renewable Energy Leadership at the 16th IRENA Assembly
The Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF), the World Future
Council (WFC), and the Global Renewables Congress (GRC) are proud to participate in and
support the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) at the 16th IRENA Assembly in Abu Dhabi, taking place from 10 to 12 January 2026.
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