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The Lima Declaration sets out a framework which further differentiates developing and rich states, as well as retaining plans for a loss and damage scheme to provide financial support to vulnerable developing nations. However, plans to determine what information countries should provide in future emission reduction pledges were watered down after fierce negotiations...
'Climate change is one of the most pressing development issues that we need to address in today’s world,' said EU Ambassador and Head of Delegation to Sri Lanka and the Maldives H.E. Mr David Daly Tin a press release today...
'The Maldives is one of the most vulnerable nations to climate change impacts and has set best practice examples in adapting to climate change consequences,' stated Ivan Rossignol of the World Bank, 'The current situation is beyond intellectual debates on climate change. A concerted effort is needed to act now while we still can make a difference'...
'Sustaining wetlands and coral reefs is a cost-effective strategy for climate change adaptation with strong benefits for disaster mitigation, ecosystem conservation and economic growth', said Australia’s new High Commissioner to the Maldives, Robyn Mudie...
The project is part of a government initiative which is aiming to ensure that climate change risks are integrated into resilient island planning and that governments and communities are able to prioritize and implement climate change adaptation...
'A sharper focus on climate finance effectiveness will help to bring about a climate-resilient future and better human development opportunities for villagers in Ekipe and in many other communities across the vast Pacific Ocean' writes Ajay Chhibber, Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations in an editorial for the Minivan...
'Under this new programme, USAID will collaborate with the Maldivian government to develop adaptation strategies and interventions that will enhance the country’s climate resilience. It is our hope that the Maldives can serve as a global model for climate change adaptation,' said USAID Mission Director Rebecca Cohn...
'I think adaptation is also very important – people need to be able to manage risk more than they can at the moment. Generally speaking we estimate that for every dollar spent on disaster risk mitigation you save $10 in losses when a natural disaster strikes – the economics are quite obvious,' said Cox...
Voluntary Commitments
The organization has no registered commitments.
The Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.