Things have to change if we are to tackle deforestation. And tackle it we must.
With deforestation accounting for 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, climate finance pledges include money to tackle this problem. And one of the questions being asked is how to spend that money most effectively.
If you’re looking for bad news on international development, then look no further than climate change. Energy-related carbon emissions have reached an all-time high. Global warming effects are coming through more quickly and more severely than anticipated. There is a growing risk that advances in human development will be thrown into reverse gear, with increased exposure to drought, floods and extreme weather reinforcing poverty traps.
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This one-day conference brought together a number of experts from governments, civil society, academia to discuss current challenges and approaches to address climate adaptation.
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This is the first Forum of the Standing Committee on Finance. This conference will be focused on the theme of mobilising finance and investments for climate action now. Smita Nakhooda is contributing to a session on financing and investment drivers for adaptation activities.
