The Nexus of Climate Change, Sovereign Debt, and Climate Finance in Fiji

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This case study explores the challenges faced by developing countries in the face of the climate crisis and unsustainable debt, as well as the critical importance of integrating adaptation and disaster risk reduction into national planning and development strategies. Fiji’s proactive and multifaceted approach to climate finance and resilience building offers valuable insights for other nations facing similar climate vulnerabilities,including small island developing states (SIDS).

Enhancing Access to Climate Insurance in the Tourism Sector

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Sri Lanka's tourism sector is highly vulnerable to climate-induced disruptions, posing significant risks to livelihoods and economic stability. The increasing frequency and severity of climate-related disasters threaten lives, food and water security, property, and overall economic prosperity. Climate change also undermines socioeconomic stability and hampers development efforts. Adaptation is therefore essential to building resilience, necessitating proactive risk reduction and financial protection mechanisms.

Historia De (Im)movilidad: Experiencias procedentes de Costa Rica

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La región centroamericana y los países que la componen, como es el caso de Costa Rica, han sido expuestos a múltiples desastres causados por fenómenos naturales y antropogénicos en años recientes. Esta región a su vez se caracteriza por ser un corredor crucial con múltiples flujos migratorios (de retorno, intra y extra regional, emigración hacia Norteamérica, movilidad humana debido al turismo). Para comprender mejor la convergencia entre la adaptación al cambio climático y la movilidad humana a nivel local, SLYCAN Trust en asociación con la Red Global de Planes Nacionales de Adaptación (NAP Global Network), ha llevado a cabo una investigación sobre estos temas, incluyendo la planificación para la adaptación local e implementación de estos planes, incluyendo estudios de caso a nivel de país en Costa Rica, Senegal y Sri Lanka. A continuación y enmarcado en esta investigación, se informa sobre los retos locales a los cuales se enfrentan autoridades locales y comunidades costeras de Costa Rica, como es en el caso de la municipalidad de Esparza, algunos de los cuales se relacionan a la erosión costera y la reubicación alejada del mar.

🌏 Global Negotiations Support at COP29

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Validation Workshop on the Vulnerability of Sri Lanka's Fashion Industry and Apparel Sector to Climate Change

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As a climate-vulnerable developing country, Sri Lanka faces a critical need to manage climate and disaster risks while mobilising risk finance. Enhancing collaborations, partnerships, and coordination among diverse stakeholders can unlock opportunities for accessing climate and disaster risk finance, strengthening existing mechanisms, leveraging synergies, and improving mid- and long-term economic resilience.

Workshop on Multi-Actor Partnerships for Climate Disaster Risk Financing and Preparedness in the Tourism Sector

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The tourism sector in Sri Lanka is valued at approximately USD 2 billion, directly employing 250,000 individuals and indirectly impacting up to 2 million people (SLTDA, 2023). Nuwara Eliya, renowned for its cool climate, picturesque tea estates, and natural beauty, is a key player in this industry. However, climate change poses significant threats, potentially altering its temperate climate, increasing extreme weather events, and affecting critical attractions such as tea plantations. Sri Lanka's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) recognise tourism as vital for foreign exchange earnings and underscore the importance of climate resilience and environmental conservation to protect essential assets.

Local Level Workshop on the Impact of Climate Change on the Handloom Industry in Ampara District

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Sri Lanka is renowned for its rich historical heritage, cultural diversity, and picturesque landscapes. Strategically positioned along ancient maritime trade routes, the island has historically served as a hub for trade and cultural exchange, shaping its handloom industry through interactions with Indian, Arab, and Southeast Asian traders. While Sri Lanka’s apparel industry flourished into a USD 4.5 billion sector by 2023 (JAAF, 2023), the handloom industry has remained a vital livelihood source for rural communities, preserving traditional craftsmanship across generations. Unlike mechanized production, which contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and aligning with environmentally friendly practices.

Scoping Paper: The Role of Technology for Climate Change, Sovereign Debt, and Finance

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In the global effort to address climate change, technology represents a source of innovation that can provide effective solutions to urgent challenges. Climate technology encompasses several key functions that each play a crucial role for mitigating emissions, enhancing resilience, and promoting sustainable development across different sectors, including renewable energy, energy efficiency, transportation, infrastructure ,and sustainable agriculture. As part of SLYCAN Trust’s series of thematic modules on climate change, sovereign debt, and the global financial system, this scoping paper provides an introduction into technology under the UNFCCC process, the role of national actors and systems of innovation, and the nexus of climate technology, finance, and debt.This knowledge product was drafted by Thibyan Ibrahim with support from SLYCAN Trust’s research & knowledge management division.