PRESS RELEASES
Country Platforms Take Center Stage at COP30
Country Platforms are emerging as a practical mechanism to turn Climate Prosperity Plans (CPPs) into real, investable, and coordinated action.
This was emphasized during the high-level discussion titled “Role of CPP Country Platforms as Means of Implementation” convened on the sidelines of COP30 by the Government of Pakistan, in partnership with the Climate Vulnerable Forum and the V20 Finance Ministers (CVF-V20).
Climate-Vulnerable Nations Showcase Pathways to Prosperity
At the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), leaders from the Climate Vulnerable Forum and V20 Group of Finance Ministers (CVF-V20) showcased how Climate Prosperity Plans (CPPs) are transforming climate risk into opportunity—mobilizing investments, technology, and partnerships to drive inclusive, resilient economic growth.
Countries and Partners Share Perspectives on Delivery
At COP 30, senior officials from climate-vulnerable economies, developed countries, the COP30 Presidency, and key development partners called for a decisive shift toward country-led, mission-driven delivery anchored in strengthening national and local institutions and systems.
No Time to Lose: CVF-V20 Response to the Baku to Belem Roadmap to $1.3 Trillion
The CVF-V20 welcomes the publication of the Report on the Baku to Belém Roadmap to $1.3T. The horrific impact of the recent, category 5, Hurricane Melissa on Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba and Super Typhoon Fung-wong in the Philippines has only highlighted the growing severity of climate change and the damage it inflicts on countries least responsible for the crisis. The need for a clear and inclusive pathway to meet climate finance needs for the long haul could not be more urgent. Climate vulnerable economies have acted decisively and led the way by advancing ambitious Climate Prosperity Plans, through our nationally determined contributions, and national adaptation plans. It is time for COP30 to reflect similar ambition with the level of seriousness and urgency required to rapidly mobilize finance at the scale and speed demanded by climate science and the level of suffering being experienced in our countries.
Country Platforms as Delivery Units and Running Start of Climate Prosperity Agenda
The Climate Vulnerable Forum and its V20 Finance Ministers (CVF-V20) call for direct access funding of at least US$ 8 million to operationalize the climate prosperity agenda and establish country-led platforms across member states. This was emphasized during the Climate Prosperity Roundtable last 17 October 2025 in the margins of the 2025 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund.
Tailored Initiative for Pacific Nations Climate Resilience
– The Climate Vulnerable Forum and V20 Finance Ministers (CVF-V20) Secretariat has officially launched the Pacific V20 Loss and Damage Funding Program (PacLAD) with a financial envelope of USD 2 million to support three Pacific Island nations: Fiji, the Republic of the Marshall Islands and Tonga. The official launch follows the finalisation of the Global Shield Request for Fiji at an inter-agency workshop hosted by the Ministry of Finance on 29 October 2025.
Bhutan Launches Resource Mobilization Plan to Drive Sustainable Economic Growth and High-Resilience Development
The Bhutan Resource Mobilization Plan (BRMP) was launched today by the Ministry of Finance of the Royal Government of Bhutan, with support from the Climate Vulnerable Forum and V20 Finance Ministers (CVF-V20). The groundbreaking plan is meant to help establish Bhutan as a high-income Gross National Happiness (GNH) economy by 2034 and deliver ten-fold economic growth by 2050.
Call for Expressions of Interest: CVF-V20 Presidency
The Climate Vulnerable Forum and V20 Finance Ministers (CVF-V20) Troika now invite Member States to submit formal expressions of interest to assume the next Presidency of the CVF-V20.
Ghana validates updated CPP to scale green investments
Ghana has reached a turning point in its journey toward climate prosperity, following the formal review and validation of its updated Climate Prosperity Plan (CPP) at a national workshop in Accra on February 25, 2026. A defining feature of the updated CPP is its alignment with Ghana’s broader economic vision, as articulated in the 24-Hour Economy Policy, the Accelerated Export Development Programme, and the “Big Push” infrastructure initiative. By ensuring the alignment of all these roadmaps and frameworks, the government ensures that climate action serves as a powerful multiplier for job creation and industrial competitiveness.
CVF-V20, Pakistan Drive Climate Prosperity Forward at Murree High-Level Meeting
Senior government officials, including H.E Dr. Musadik Malik and Ms. Aisha Humera Ch., Minister and Secretary for the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, respectively, development partners, and technical experts gathered in Murree, Pakistan this week for a two-day high-level strategy meeting to advance Pakistan’s Climate Prosperity Agenda, setting the foundation for a more coordinated and implementation-focused national climate pathway.
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.
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