COP 28 Resolution 37/57: Celebrating 10 Years of REDD+ at COP 28 – Implementing Forest Climate Action: RajaRao Pagidipalli

Forestry is also a key area of climate change closely linked to livelihood. At COP 28, countries and organizations celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Warsaw Framework for REDD+, with a status update of 60 developing countries actively implementing REDD+ activities.4 Leaders from governments, civil society, and the business sectors also convened at the Forest…

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COP 28 Resolution 36/57: Climate Finance for Forests, Mangroves, and Oceans – Challenges in Integrating Climate and Biodiversity Goals: RajaRao Pagidipalli

COP 28 Resolution 36/57: The efforts to bring commitments and action were shown by countries and stakeholders which came together in support of nature-based climate action, bringing nature-climate finance toward forests, mangroves and oceans by endorsing their action toward global alliances and breakthroughs. Resolution point 36 from the UAE Global Climate Action at COP 28…

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COP 28 Resolution 35/57: Climate, Nature, and People Collaboration – Implementing COP 28 Joint Statement – RajaRao Pagidipalli

COP 28 Resolution 35/57: A strengthened interconnection between nature and climate change can not only foster emissions reductions but can also strengthen climate resilience and the livelihoods of people.The High-Level Champions and the Marrakech Partnership have been placing nature as one of the key focus, and, during the nature day, the COP 28 High-Level Champion…

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COP 28 Resolution 34/57: FAO’s Global Plan for Hunger and Malnutrition – Implementation Hurdles in Climate-Resilient Plan: RajaRao Pagidipalli

COP 28 Resolution 34/57: With the aim of eliminating hunger and all forms of malnutrition without exceeding the temperature rise of 1.5 °C, the global roadmap presented by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) identifies 120 actions and key milestones within ten domains, supported by evidence gathered by FAO over several years. Resolution point…

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COP 28 Resolution 33/57: UAE Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture & Challenges in Food System Transformation: RajaRao Pagidipalli

COP 28 Resolution 33/57: Also, building a resilient food system that adapts to climate change impacts is vital for people to secure their livelihoods. In this regard, the COP 28 Presidency also launched the UAE Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems, and Climate Action. The 153 national government (including the EU)signatories commit to several…

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COP 28 Resolution 32/57: Strengthening Health and Climate Interconnections & Ensuring Effectiveness of the Initiatives: RajaRao Pagidipalli

COP 28 Resolution 32/57: In addition, with the recognition of the need for sectoral interconnections, the COP 28 Presidency convened the first-ever health day to strengthen the interconnections between health and climate in the action agenda, which is a key part of people-focused resilience building. A total of 141 national governments joined the COP 28 UAE…

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Resolution 31/57: COP 28 UAE Declaration & Monitoring Climate Resilience Commitments : RajaRao Pagidipalli

COP 28 Resolution 31/57: To strengthen collective action to build climate resilience at the scale and speed required in highly vulnerable countries and communities, under the leadership of the COP 28 Presidency,78 national governments (including the EU) and 40 organizations endorsed the COP 28 UAE Declaration on Climate Relief, Recovery and Peace. Signatories commit to…

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COP 28 Resolution 30/57: Agreements on Funding for Loss and Damage Response & Ensuring Fairness in Distributing Financial Support: RajaRao Pagidipalli

COP 28 Resolution 30/57: This pillar represented a case of a smooth transition from negotiation to implementation at COP 28. With the operationalization of the fund and its funding arrangements for responding to loss and damage being agreed upon on the opening day of COP 28, a number of nationalgovernments and organizations announced financial commitments to…

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COP 28 Resolution 29/57: Positive Developments in Addressing Climate Challenges and Addressing Barriers to Adaptation Progress – RajaRao Pagidipalli

COP 28 Resolution 29/57: Among its several findings and messages, it is noteworthy that the report highlights the introduction of four new Adaptation Outcomes on health around finance, surveillance systems, heat resilience and health infrastructure and facilities. Also, on food and agriculture, itemphasizes the opportunity to accelerate the implementation and integration of plans with other…

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COP 28 Resolution 28/57: Advancing Adaptation and Resilience Goals – Addressing Implementation Challenges : RajaRao Pagidipalli

COP 28 Resolution 28/57: The first implementation report released at COP28 looks at the progress made and the challenges ahead to close adaptation gaps and build resilience between now and 2030. Health, food and agriculture, and nature have been a part of the focuses of the SAA, and the High-Level Champions have shown progress on the…

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