The Fifth Meeting of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Transitional Committee on Loss and Damage concluded on Sunday (5 November) with agreement on a list of recommendations for implementing funds, which will be taken forward at COP28.
There have been a number of reactions to the agreement. Prime Minister Mottley has commented. See quotation cited here.
November 5, 2023
Prime Minister Mia Mottley has extended warm congratulations to all 24 members of the Transition Committee of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), for successfully reaching agreement on a recommendation to COP28 for operationalising the Climate Loss and Damage Fund.
This significant milestone, marks a crucial step forward in addressing the adverse impacts of the climate crisis and supporting vulnerable countries and communities.
The operationalisation of the Fund will help affected nations better receive the necessary resources to address the loss of lives, livelihoods, and ecosystems, as well as non-economic losses resulting from the climate crisis…
Prime Minister Mottley calls on developed and developing nations to commit to the Climate Loss and Damage Fund, in ways that reflect their differentiated responsibilities and capabilities.
Prime Minister Mottley concluded by expressing the appreciation of the Government of Barbados for the leadership displayed by the Barbados real climate negotiating team, led by Avinash Persaud and Ricardo Marshall and ably supported by the Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Barbados Today
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Other countries and media houses have also commented:
After Tense Talks, Imperfect Agreement Reached on Climate Damage Fund – Media Line
‘Take it or leave it’: Acrimony flares amid tenuous agreement on climate aid – Politico
Deal on loss and damage fund clears way for COP28, EU climate chief says – EurActiv
UN climate fund battle looms over US stance on financing – Financial Times
‘History is made’, as terms agreed for loss and damage fund in time for COP28 – The New Humanitarian