All articles for the topic: Least Developed Countries

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In appreciation of Prof Saleemul Huq (1952-2023)

"His work for climate justice was tireless and we all have a responsibility to take that work forward”. We want to express our profound sadness at the passing of Prof Saleemul Huq, who was a tireless and inspiring champion for climate change adaptation and capacity-building for vulnerable people and communities worldwide.

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Assessing finance for nature-based solutions to climate change

Explore this assessment of funding for nature-based solutions aimed at developing countries, using data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, and learn about the extent to which this funding is being used effectively.

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Human Rights in the Process of National Adaptation Planning

Learn about the outcomes of mapping conducted on multisectoral NAPs available in 2020-2021. This study discusses entry points to ensure that human rights principles are meaningfully integrated and guide the NAP process.

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International Development Association

The International Development Association (IDA) is the part of the World Bank that helps the world’s poorest countries.

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Watch the adaptation blind spot

We know Asia’s least developed countries are highly vulnerable to the direct impacts of climate change, but they also face threats from indirect impacts, which are only now starting to be grasped.

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Can the Least Developed Countries Count on the Green Climate Fund?

The Green Climate Fund is a critical institution for the implementing of the Paris Agreement. Is it fulfilling its promisies and helping deliver successful adaptation outcomes in vulnerable nations?

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Mobilizing private finance: Unlocking the potential of Rwanda’s businesses

This policy brief examines the prospects for mobilizing private climate finance in Rwanda, focusing mainly on adaptation, and highlights measures that could stimulate investment.

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Strengthening gender considerations in the least developed countries

This paper discusses, and presents tools for and experiences in, integrating gender into adaptation planning and implementation, and the process to formulate and implement NAPs.

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Briefing on National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) for Least Developed Countries

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In 2010, the 16th Conference of Parties (COP 16) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) established a process to enable Least Developed Countries...

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Universite de Lome

The University of Lomé is the largest university in the African country of Togo.

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International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, ICIMOD, is a regional intergovernmental knowledge development and learning centre serving the eight regional member countries of the Hi

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ACFAO Mali

This project develops policies and practices to support the sustainable management of forests in the Savannahs of West Africa.

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FORCC Laos PDR

This project aims to analyze the role of forests in enhancing the resilience of societies to climate change. 

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National Adaptation Plans

The UNFCCC's National Adaptation Plans process for least developed countries

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Capacity Strengthening of Least Developed Countries for Adaptation to Climate Change (CLACC)

CLACC was initiated by IIED in 2004 and supports LDCs to adapt to climate change. Because their degree of vulnerability is high, the programs in LDCs require long-term capacity strengthening...

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