‘Amplifying local voices: from loss and damage to local climate solutions’ organized by ICCCAD and SSN, on 16 November 2022 11am-12pm at Resilience Hub (Area C). The session will showcase local experiences, voices and perspectives through storytelling, media and representation from local spokespersons. The side event is expected to serve as a learning and exchange platform that brings together local civil …

Dialogue on Scaling Up Evidence-Based Actions on Climate-Induced Loss and Damage, with a special focus on human mobility and NELD (hosted by SLYCAN Trust, please register through this link to if you would like to attend)  Venue: Sultan Gardens Resort, Sharm El Sheikh – COP 27

Launch of the new Loss & Damage Research project titled: ‘Strengthening Loss & Damage Research Capacity in Global South (STRENGTH)’ today, 9th November from 13:30-15:00 PM (GMT+2) at the Bangladesh Pavilion (Blue Zone). This session will bring together a high level panel of policymakers and government officials from the 4 main country partners (Bangladesh, Rwanda, Nepal and Vanuatu) to discuss their country perspectives and way forward. …

SG L&D Event  Time:16.30-18.00  Venue: Scottish Pavilion 

November 17, 2022 @ 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm UTC+2 Launch of Loss & Damage Forum, on 17 November 2022 15:15 – 16:15 (EGY) at LLA Pavilion (Area C). The Loss and Damage Forum (LDF) which is a collaborative platform and virtual workspace where resources and tools are shared among a group of practitioners, researchers and decision makers across the …

At a New York Times event last month, Biden administration climate envoy John Kerry caused a stir when he appeared to dismiss the notion that the U.S. would compensate other countries for the loss and damage they’ve already suffered at the hands of climate change. He told the audience that it’s more important to focus on preventing future climate change and adapting …

‘Cost of Delay’ shines a light on how oil companies could comfortably compensate developing countries for the damage their products cause A half-year’s profits by six of the biggest fossil fuel companies would cover the cost of climate-related disasters in developing countries, with billions to spare, a new report shows. Oxfam Ireland is among the 100 organisations behind the report which …

Negotiations over compensation payments for climate damage in developing countries will become a key test at next month’s COP27 gathering The US has decided to support formal UN negotiations over possible compensation and assistance to countries that suffer devastation from storms, floods and droughts made far worse by climate change, senior administration officials said on Wednesday. The decision adds to a growing focus on what diplomats term …

Small island states will present a proposal for a “response fund” to help climate victims recover from snowballing impacts at next month’s Cop27 climate summit. It is more than 30 years since vulnerable nations first demanded support to address the losses and damages caused by fossil-fueled storms, floods and sea-level rise. Rich countries, wary of endless liabilities, pushed back. But with costs …