Loss and damage
Germany promotes insurance-based ‘global shield’ for climate victims
The German initiative aims to fix the flaws in humanitarian aid, but with no new money behind it campaigners are sceptical
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Island states say fund for climate disaster victims must be created by Cop27
After three decades of frustration, vulnerable countries are determined the “Glasgow dialogue” on loss and damage must deliver more than just talk
Why Denmark and Bangladesh are urging support for victims of climate disaster
Millions of people in vulnerable nations are experiencing losses and damages from climate impacts. To help them, we need to break the deadlock at UN climate talks
Philippines inquiry finds polluters liable for rights violations, urging litigation
The national human rights commission found 47 “carbon majors” acted “immorally” and could be sued – giving fresh impetus to legal challenges
No red alert was issued ahead of deadly South African floods
Experts say a communication breakdown, poor housing and inadequate infrastructure contributed to a death toll from extreme rainfall of 300 and rising
Germany must bring African nations into its G7 ‘climate club’
The new German government must prioritise the climate crisis in its Africa policy, and make climate diplomacy with Africa a core component of its G7 presidency
Typhoon Rai’s trail of destruction in the Philippines reignites loss and damage calls
More than 400 people were killed and seven million lost homes or livelihoods to the category 5 storm that hit the Philippines in December
How the Glasgow Dialogue can deliver finance for victims of the climate crisis
It is important to seize this opportunity to get dedicated support for people on the front lines of climate impacts, urgently and based on need
Climate reparations become a crunch issue as Cop26 goes into overtime
The US and EU have resisted calls for finance to the victims of climate disaster, but developing countries say it is a red line
Cop26 deal brings support for victims of climate disaster a step closer
The Santiago Network could be up and running in a year, but thorny issues of how to fund it and channel aid to frontline communities have yet to be decided
Scotland breaks loss and damage “taboo”, raising hopes others will follow
Vulnerable countries welcomed Scotland’s leadership in helping victims of climate disaster, saying rich countries need to institutionalise support at Cop26
The future of humanitarian aid? Pilot scheme stops drought leading to hunger
An early intervention approach tested in Pakistan and Senegal unlocks aid for predictable and predicted extreme weather before communities suffer
Why Denmark and Guinea are working together to tackle climate loss and damage
Solidarity and innovation are needed to provide a safety net for communities vulnerable to droughts, floods and intense storms
Under fire over aid cuts, UK hosts summit to help vulnerable nations fund climate action
Research to enhance climate action in developing countries is being threatened with aid cuts at a time when the UK is seeking ‘practical steps’ to boost climate investment
Covid-19 normalised social protection. Now apply it to the climate crisis
Almost every country rolled out measures such as cash transfers, food and sick pay to cope with coronavirus. Victims of climate shocks need the same support
Poor and island states highlight toll of climate disasters in submissions to UN
In their updated national contributions to the Paris Agreement, vulnerable countries say they need more financial support to cope with extreme weather and rising seas
Vietnam braces for Typhoon Molave, in worst tropical storm season for decades
Molave will be the fourth storm to hit the nation’s central region in less than three weeks — leaving communities no time to recover before being hit again and harder
There will be no ‘green recovery’ for poor countries without loss and damage finance
A loss and damage fund linked to rich countries’ mitigation efforts could levy new funds to address ‘perfect storm’ of flooding, Covid-19 and economic hardship
UN ruling on climate refugees could be gamechanger for climate action
The latest UN ruling is a step towards improving the lives of those most vulnerable and affected by climate change