As climate change intensifies, countries in the Global South are experiencing disproportionate impacts, particularly in terms of Loss and Damage. These regions, often more vulnerable due to economic and geographical factors, face the growing need for robust mechanisms to address irreversible losses (e.g., to lives, ecosystems) and recoverable damages (e.g., infrastructure, livelihoods).
This side event, organized by International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD), CGIAR Initiative on Asian Mega-Deltas, and Germanwatch, aimed to bring together representatives from countries across the Global South to share insights and best practices for addressing L&D. Recognizing the unique challenges facing the Global South, the event will also explored mechanisms to foster South-South partnerships and discussed policy frameworks at both national and international levels.
The Objectives of the side events are below:
a) Present South Asia’s approaches to managing economic and non-economic Loss and Damage, showcasing ground-level evidence and key interventions from government and civil society.
b) Discuss pathways for creating a cohesive National Climate L&D Framework, focusing on fund management, improved assessment mechanisms, and integration with international L&D frameworks.
c) Emphasize the role of national mechanisms in connecting with international frameworks, promoting solidarity and knowledge exchange between the Global South and other regions.
This side event was implemented as part of the CGIAR Initiative on Securing the Food Systems of Asian Mega-Deltas for Climate and Livelihood Resilience (INIT-18), which is carried out with support from funders through their contributions to the CGIAR Trust Fund.
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