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Conference of the Parties (COP) 24
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Reflections on Katowice – where does the Paris Agreement stand now?
IIED's director Andrew Norton reflects on the outcomes of the UN climate talks in Katowice
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The sharp learning curve of an LDC negotiator
Fatima Athoumani describes the fast-paced journey to representing her nation of Comoros at the UN climate talks
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"Follow the science": Least Developed Countries Group lead negotiator
The chair of the UNFCCC Least Developed Countries Group, Gebru Jember Endalew, called for climate action to be guided by science when he spoke at the closing of Development and Climate Days 2018
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"Half a degree matters" – D&C Days focuses on IPCC special report on global temperature-rise scenarios
The 2018 Development and Climate Days opened with a stark warning: "We don’t have 12 years to save the world; in fact we probably have 12 minutes"
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Workshop helps negotiators from developing countries prepare for COP24
Almost 30 climate negotiators from vulnerable developing countries attended a workshop before the Katowice climate talks to be briefed on the key issues and negotiating strategies
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Seeing clearly: transitioning to transparency at COP24
As climate envoys prepare to negotiate the ‘rulebook’ that brings the Paris Agreement to life, Illari Aragon argues the importance of its new transparency framework and explores some of the challenges negotiators face in realising it
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IIED and partner events at COP24
This page summarises the activities of IIED, its researchers and partners during the UN climate change talks (COP24) in Katowice, Poland from 2-14 December 2018
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Development and Climate Days 2018
This year's Development and Climate (D&C) Days event explored four themes that are vital for delivering climate resilience for all
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Momentum builds for ambitious agreements at COP24
When COP24 starts next month, the least developed countries will again be in the spotlight. In a special guest blog, LDC Group chair Gebru Jember Endalew outlines the group's hopes for Katowice
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Call for evidence: long-term effective adaptation
The Least Developed Countries Group is inviting submissions on effective long-term adaptation to climate change. The submissions will contribute to a major new initiative that seeks to develop a long-term vision for climate resilience up to 2050
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The IPCC’s report on global warming of 1.5˚C spells out the urgency of action
IIED director Andrew Norton looks at the new report on climate change
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Join us for the 16th Development & Climate Days at COP24
Registrations have opened for Development & Climate Days 2018 at COP24
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Governments must move to formal negotiations in Bangkok and start shaping the final rulebook
Achala Abeysinghe says this week’s UN climate talks need to make progress on agreeing the operational guidelines or ‘rulebook’ for the Paris Agreement – a vital step towards putting the climate deal into practice
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Negotiating transparency for the Paris deal: next stop, Bangkok
As climate experts gather in Bangkok for the final negotiating session before the December UN climate talks, guest blogger Tshewang Dorji discusses the transparency requirements of the Paris Agreement – and why these need to work for the LDCs.
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The power of storytelling: can traditions from the past find answers to the climate problem?
IIED has been exploring how the power of cultural exchanges can be harnessed to find solutions to the complex global challenge of climate change. And we want to hear from you to learn more
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Consensus grows on nature-based solutions to climate change, but challenges remain
Experts point to growing awareness of the potential of nature-based solutions to climate change – but say work must be done to improve understanding and policy take-up
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How I learnt to make my voice count at the UN climate negotiations
A junior climate negotiator from Laos explains how a recent training workshop gave her the tools to navigate the complex UN climate talks and the skills to push for more positive outcomes for the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) from these crucial international exchanges
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Long-term strategies under the Paris Agreement – key principles for good governance
The Paris Agreement calls for Parties to communicate their long-term, low greenhouse gas emission development strategies by 2020. Achala Abeysinghe looks at how to ensure good governance for these strategies
