Sentences with phrase «most vulnerable countries»

The emergence of a semi-organized bloc of «Most Vulnerable Countries» (the acronym is MVCs) is news that will stay news, and not just because of the tension between the MVCs and «emerging economies» like China and India.

The Philippines is one of the world's most vulnerable countries to climate disasters.

In Mueller's words, «it would not seem too farfetched to think that in California, at least, there could be sufficient political will to earmark some share of, say, California's aviation revenue as a solidarity charge for the poorest and most vulnerable countries,» or that «California could decide to use part of the revenue from auctioning allowances for its emission trading scheme.»

Furthermore, ECO encourages BASIC countries and others to come forward and voice their support for prioritisation of funding to the most vulnerable countries, such as LDCs, SIDS and African countries — indeed, the definition in the Bali Action Plan.

As time drags on, and climate change becomes more pressing, the most vulnerable countries have to accept any deal, or there will be no future for the planet.

My Republica: Despite having been identified as one of the most vulnerable countries in the world, Nepal was not among the first group of countries to write a National Adaptation Program of Action (NAPA)-- a prerequisite for accessing international support for climate intervention.

Among the participants, only six said they had previously produced any stories on climate change, even though Vanuatu is considered one of the world's most vulnerable countries.

Some countries had hoped for stronger wording on this, since adaptation has long trailed mitigation, to the detriment of the most vulnerable countries.

In this context, the emergence of a semi-organized bloc of «Most Vulnerable Countries» (the acronym is MVCs) is news that will stay news.

It said grants and highly concessional loans were essential for adapting to climate change in the world's most vulnerable countries, including small island developing States.

These are all reasonable requests that are necessary to save the most vulnerable countries from the disastrous effects of climate change, a process that is undoubtedly caused by the wealthy, developed world.

Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable countries to the effects of climate change.

Bangladesh was followed on the list of most vulnerable countries by Guinea - Bissau, Sierra Leone, Haiti, South Sudan, Nigeria, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cambodia, the Philippines and Ethiopia.

To reach these ambitious goals, appropriate mobilization and provision of financial resources, a new technology framework and enhanced capacity - building is to be put in place, thus supporting action by developing countries and the most vulnerable countries, in line with their own national objectives.

Thus, the new guidelines should guarantee that the most vulnerable countries, LDCs and AOSIS, should get priority in terms of CDM projects and new investment.

The Petersberg Dialogue is also another opportunity where ministers from the most vulnerable countries will remind the richest countries that it is their particular responsibility to immediately cut emissions and increase support for addressing climate impact in developing countries.

Addressing loss and damage is essential to assure the most vulnerable countries that their future prospects are being fully protected.

We certainly are very concerned about the threats that climate change poses to these nations, and we and other countries have ramped up climate assistance for climate adaptation for the most vulnerable countries to ensure that they are getting support as they seek to adapt to the effects of climate change, as well as move their economies forward on a clean and green basis.

Our involvement was a remarkable aspect of our fight for a balanced climate package to assist the most vulnerable countries.

From the standpoint of some the most vulnerable countries, including some of the small island developing states making up the organization AOSIS, Kyoto was not aggressive enough to prevent climate change threats to them.

The most vulnerable countries of the world, including many small island nations, believe they can sustain about half that rate.

This year's Fellowship group represents some of the most vulnerable countries to climate - related impacts, including six indigenous journalists — three of whom come from the Pacific Islands — who will add unique voices to global coverage as Fiji prepares to lead the talks.

- Without compensation for irreparable damage, the most vulnerable countries will be left to pick up the pieces and foot the bill for a crisis they didn't create.

We call on the other developed countries to work seriously for the needs of the most vulnerable countries and help in establishing an effective international mechanism on loss and damage here in Warsaw.

«Strategies to maintain adequate diets need to focus on the most vulnerable countries and populations, and thought must be given to reducing vulnerability to nutrient deficiencies through supporting more diverse and nutritious diets, enriching the nutritional content of staple crops, and breeding crops less sensitive to these CO2 effects,» Dr Myers said.

In December 2009 the islands stalled talks at United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, fearing some other developing countries were not committing fully to binding deals on a reduction in carbon emission, their chief negotiator stated «Tuvalu is one of the most vulnerable countries in the world to climate change, and our future rests on the outcome of this meeting.»

Bailey said: «The most vulnerable countries, which will be the worst affected — whether at the macroeconomic level or at the household level — the poorest households spend upwards of 50 % of their income on food.

adaptation finance, technology transfer, and capacity building; the Climate Vulnerable Forum is demanding that these steps are taken in a transparent, consensual, and accountable manner that prioritizes the needs of the most vulnerable countries.

These steps I'm talking about are: mitigation and adaptation finance, technology transfer, and capacity building; the Climate Vulnerable Forum is demanding that these steps are taken in a transparent, consensual, and accountable manner that prioritizes the needs of the most vulnerable countries.

«Pakistan is among the most vulnerable countries facing climate risks», says Marc - Andre Franche, the UNDP's Pakistan director.»

More than 60 organisations from around the world are calling for a carbon levy on fossil fuel extraction to help pay for the climate change impacts on the most vulnerable countries.

Independent experts ranging from Lord Stern to McKinsey for Project Catalyst and Ecofys / PIK, show that we are way off track for staying well below 2 °C, not to mention 1.5 °C, which the latest science and most vulnerable countries demand.

The United States also will take prompt, substantial action to help the least developed and most vulnerable countries adapt and build resilience to the impacts of climate change.»

The British Prime Minister Gordon Brown recently proposed establishing a fund of $ 100 billion, contributed by the wealthiest nations, to help the most vulnerable countries adapt to climate change... Wisely planning how the funds generated by the Prime Minister's recent proposal should be invested therefore needs good scientific guidance.

Adaptation to disastrous impacts of global warming has become an issue of survival for the most vulnerable countries.

«Many refer to a 2 - degree limit, while for you, the most vulnerable countries, a safe level means staying below 1.5 degrees centigrade.

This activity report provides an overview of measures taken to contribute to climate change mitigation and adaption, as climate change is affecting the world's poorest and most vulnerable countries, including Small Island Developing States, landlocked countries, arid - and semi-arid areas and countries where people are dependent on natural resources.

In their declaration, the Commonwealth leaders approved «fast start funding» focused on the most vulnerable countries.

There is no justification for hindering progress on issues crucial for the most vulnerable countries who stand already with their backs against the wall (and with their feet in rising seas).

To reach these ambitious goals, appropriate financial flows, a new technology framework and an enhanced capacity building framework will be put in place, thus supporting action by developing countries and the most vulnerable countries, in line with their own national objectives.

It should also continue to stand in solidarity with the most vulnerable countries and peoples, ensuring concrete steps for finance for adaptation and loss and damage are taken, and that concrete climate measures do not undermine their livelihoods and rights.

Second, to help the most vulnerable countries including small island nations adapt to climate change by building barriers against rising seas or developing drought - resilient crops.

China knows that the most vulnerable countries, such as the small island countries, should get priority for international funding, but China has not counted itself out of contention for funds in the long run, when $ 10 billion per year in aid grows to $ 100 billion per year.

Indeed we note that many of the most vulnerable countries and people advocate for efforts to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees — as above that level they face catastrophic impacts.

By Omer Akif Pakistan is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change in the world.

Implement the Global Climate Change Initiative: Undertaking a pragmatic, whole - of - government approach to speed the transition to a low - carbon, climate - resilient future, including (1) promoting clean energy solutions; (2) slowing, halting, and reversing emissions from land use; and (3) helping the most vulnerable countries strengthen climate resilience.

Declare that, irrespective of the effectiveness of mitigation actions, significant adverse changes in the global climate are now inevitable and are already taking place, and thus parties to the U.N.F.C.C.C. must also include, in the COP15 outcome document, an ambitious agreement on adaptation finance which should prioritize the needs of the most vulnerable countries, especially in the near term,

The Maldives, a tenuous chain of 1,200 islets southwest of Sri Lanka best known for its spectacular reef - rimmed lagoons, is considered one of the world's most vulnerable countries in the face of rising sea levels in a warming world.

We also pledge to support, on an urgent basis, the preparation of national adaptation strategies for the most vulnerable countries and their integration into overall development plans.

And the most vulnerable countries — notably the less developed nations like Indonesia with huge coastlines and fragile ecosystems — should be in the driving seat.