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Loss and damage

Poor and island states highlight toll of climate disasters in submissions to UN

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

Youth activists demand damages for climate victims at virtual 'mock Cop26'

Youth activists demand damages for climate victims at virtual ‘mock Cop26’

Making polluters pay for losses suffered by communities on the frontline of climate impacts is a priority for young activists, as they prepare to engage with UN negotiations

Islands need support to face shocking impacts of 1.5C global warming

Islands need support to face shocking impacts of 1.5C global warming

Last month’s landmark UN science report underlines why vulnerable countries must demand funding to cover their climate-induced losses

It's time to make polluters pay for climate damages

It’s time to make polluters pay for climate damages

As science linking storms like Hurricane Florence and Super Typhoon Mangkhut to climate change strengthens, so does the case for compensating victims

Call for polluters to pay 'climate damages tax'

Call for polluters to pay ‘climate damages tax’

Disappointed by slow progress at UN talks in Bonn, 50 organisations and individuals demand a fossil fuel levy to compensate victims of climate change impacts

No finance plan for climate change victims in draft UN decision

No finance plan for climate change victims in draft UN decision

Efforts to raise cash for those hit hardest by global warming were deferred to 2018 in “loss and damage” text adopted by negotiators in Bonn on Tuesday

Caribbean diplomat calls for support to address hurricane losses

Caribbean diplomat calls for support to address hurricane losses

Hurricane Irma cost Antigua and Barbuda $250m but insurance paid out just $6m, says diplomat, calling for more support at UN climate talks in Bonn

Climate insurance website to be launched at Bonn talks

Climate insurance website to be launched at Bonn talks

The Fijian presidency of talks backs move to help developing countries bounce back from disasters, but campaigners say it is not fair to leave the poor picking up the bill

Looking for a happy ending to the 2017 climate disaster movie

Looking for a happy ending to the 2017 climate disaster movie

The Fijian presidency and negotiators must do more at this month’s UN climate talks to help the victims of global warming impacts

Irma forces Caribbean delegates to abandon UN climate science meeting

Irma forces Caribbean delegates to abandon UN climate science meeting

Representatives from Caribbean island nations want to put extreme weather damage on the agenda for the next IPCC comprehensive report

Island states need better data to manage climate losses

Island states need better data to manage climate losses

In the Caribbean and Pacific, islanders are already hit by climate change, but lack tools to measure the damages for leverage in international negotiations

Fiji presidency must not fail climate change victims at "Pacific COP"

Fiji presidency must not fail climate change victims at “Pacific COP”

Despite warm words about protecting the vulnerable, the island presidency of this year’s UN climate talks is showing no urgency on “loss and damage”

Africa forgotten amid global climate battle between rich countries

Africa forgotten amid global climate battle between rich countries

As negotiations enter the second week, countries from the continent feel neglected despite this year’s big promises

Cash is needed to tackle damages from climate impacts

Cash is needed to tackle damages from climate impacts

The Paris Agreement is a great diplomatic win, but it still needs to be made to work for the poorest and most vulnerable

Bangladesh PM to put climate losses on Marrakech agenda

Bangladesh PM to put climate losses on Marrakech agenda

Sheikh Hasina is expected to attend COP22 and highlight her low-lying country’s vulnerability to flooding and cyclones

The cost of inaction: who will fund loss and damage?

The cost of inaction: who will fund loss and damage?

The UN climate regime still lacks an official definition of loss and damage and funding streams remain limited – which means it’s time to get innovative

Climate-related impacts are biting - but who will pay the bill?

Climate-related impacts are biting – but who will pay the bill?

The latest report from UNEP says that global costs of adaptation could range from US $140-300 billion by 2030. It’s time to get innovative on sources of finance

Did the Paris deal rule out climate compensation?

Did the Paris deal rule out climate compensation?

ANALYSIS: Vulnerable countries and big polluters alike read victories in UN climate pact, but the prospect of litigation remains live

Podcast: Why is loss and damage a hot issue at COP21?

Podcast: Why is loss and damage a hot issue at COP21?

Ed King and Harjeet Singh from ActionAid India debate one of the most toxic parts of a possible UN deal, how to help poor countries already hit by climate impacts

COP21: Why the Paris talks must tackle climate-forced migration

COP21: Why the Paris talks must tackle climate-forced migration

COMMENT: Burying our heads in the sand by refusing to confront reality is not a viable option – we need to discuss planned migration linked to global warming

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