Special needs of least developed countries Part 9/10

Special needs in least developed countries
Part 9/10

Focus session at Global Humanitarian Forum´s annual forum 2009

11am-12:30pm, 24 June, 2009

Many Least Developed Countries (LDCs) will be strained to the limits in the nexus between extreme slow-onset environmental degradation and socio-economic vulnerability. A situation only compounded by further climate shocks, such as storms and floods. Many promising solutions, such as index insurance, would simply not be viable in these severe multiple stress environments. At the same time, LDCs are also penalized since lack of capacity makes it difficult to develop comprehensive adaptation plans likely to secure funds for their implementation. Nor have they benefited adequately from emission reduction transfer schemes. Can LDCs be brought back into the focus of negotiations? Can a global agreement meet the needs of those nations on the frontlines of climate change?

Robert Glasser, Secretary General, Care International

Robin Gwynn, UK Climate Security Envoy for Vulnerable Countries

Madeleen Helmer, Head, Red Cross and Red Crescent Climate Centre

Tiémoko Sangaré, Minister for Environment, Mali

Moderated by Johan Botha, 50/50 SABC

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Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• madeleen helmer
• tiémoko sangaré
• kofi annan
• climate change
• Robert Glasser
• Robin Gwynn
• johan botha geneva
• global humanitarian forum
• least developed countries