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COP28 president urges enhanced adaptation finance for vulnerable countries

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🗞️ Driving the news: The President of COP28, Shamma Al Mazrui, has called for increased adaptation finance to support vulnerable countries in their fight against climate change
• She emphasized the need for urgent action and enhanced financial support during a preparatory meeting for the upcoming climate summit

🔭 The context: Vulnerable countries are disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change, facing severe weather events, rising sea levels, and other climate-related challenges
• Adaptation finance is crucial to help these nations build resilience and implement necessary climate adaptation measures

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Providing adequate adaptation finance to vulnerable countries is essential to ensure global climate resilience and progress towards the goals of the Paris Agreement
• It supports the implementation of sustainable practices, infrastructure development, and resilience building, contributing to the overall fight against climate change

⏭️ What's next: The call for enhanced adaptation finance sets the stage for discussions and negotiations at COP28, where countries will convene to address climate change challenges and work towards global climate goals
• The focus will be on mobilizing finance, enhancing resilience, and ensuring equitable support for all nations

💬 One quote: “We need to act now, and we need to act together to provide the necessary support to those who need it the most” (Shamma Al Mazrui, COP28 President)

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