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- Small and other vulnerable states:
Small states, particularly small island developing states (SIDS), are most at risk of the adverse effects of climate change, yet they contribute the least to this global threat. Their concerns and their priorities must be front and centre on the global climate agenda and here at COP29. The Commonwealth includes 33 small states - 25 are island countries – and at COP29 we will ensure all are heard.
- Unlock climate finance:
As the Commonwealth of Nations, we will continue to advocate for international finance institutions (IFIs) to be fit-for-purpose, calling for affordable, accessible, and sustainable climate finance in the face of climate change.
The Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub is a success story of how small, capacity-constrained and other vulnerable countries can and do access the climate funding they so desperately need. This includes both preparation, recovery, and rebuilding finance.
- Operationalising loss and damage:
Among the Commonwealth of Nations, there is consensus that the momentum on Loss and Damage from COP28 must be harnessed. There can be no delay in operationalising the Loss and Damage Fund, as entrenched in COP28 decisions.
- Just transition:
The UAE just transition work programme must offer opportunities for countries to engage in inclusive dialogues so they can share in experiences and best practices to ensure they own their just transition, on the ground.
This is a global challenge that demands collaborative actions to step up resource mobilisation and implementation at the pace and scale required to achieve the 2030 SDG7 and the 1.5°C target in a just and inclusive manner.
- Engaging stakeholders:
At this COP, our Commonwealth members are asking for work to be concluded on the inclusion of youth, women, and Indigenous Peoples in engagement strategies.
Indigenous Peoples hold unique and exceptional traditional knowledge that is an invaluable resource when it comes to addressing the intertwined challenges of land degradation, biodiversity loss and climate change. Inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous groups and local communities are critical to building climate resilience.
