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Egypt summit decides to set up a fund for climate catastrophes, no other progress

After resisting it for years, the developed world finally caved in on the issue of loss and damage at the UN climate summit in Egypt, agreeing to the longstanding demand by vulnerable countries to establish a fund to pay for climate disasters that have been brought on by global warming.

IISD in the news November 21, 2022

The world waited far too long for this, says India after COP27 ends with historic compensation fund

The UN climate summit in Egypt concluded on Sunday with a landmark decision to establish a fund to address loss and damage, but the outcome on other crucial issues such as India's call for phasedown of all fossil fuels reflected little progress.

IISD in the news November 21, 2022

In a historic first, rich countries will pay for losses and damages caused by climate change

Loss and damages fund has long been a demand of the developing world, which is facing the brunt of climate change. At COP27, talks over the fund nearly broke down late Saturday.

IISD in the news November 20, 2022

COP27 ends with historic compensation fund; delivers less on other issues

The UN climate summit in Egypt concluded on Sunday with a landmark decision to establish a fund to address loss and damage, but the outcome on other crucial issues such as India's call for phase down of all fossil fuels reflected little progress.

IISD in the news November 20, 2022

COP27 Ends With Historic Decision On Damage Fund, Little Progress On Other Issues

While the UN climate summit in Egypt concluded with a landmark decision to establish a fund to address loss and damage, the outcome on other crucial issues like phaseout of all fossil fuels reflected little progress when compared to the deal struck a year ago in Scotland.

IISD in the news November 20, 2022

COP27 Ends With Historic Compensation Fund; Heeds India's Call For Sustainable Lifestyle

The UN climate summit in Egypt concluded on Sunday with a landmark decision to establish a fund to address loss and damage, but the outcome on other crucial issues such as India's call for phasedown of all fossil fuels reflected little progress.

IISD in the news November 20, 2022

COP27 Summit Ends On A Historic Note

While the UN climate summit in Egypt concluded with a landmark decision to establish a fund to address loss and damage, the outcome on other crucial issues such as India's call for phasedown of all fossil fuels reflected little progress when compared to the deal struck a year ago in Scotland.

IISD in the news November 20, 2022

Rich countries agree to establish loss and damage fund at UN climate summit

In a breakthrough in global climate negotiations, wealthy nations have finally agreed to set up a fund to pay damages to vulnerable countries for loss and damage due to climate change, but little progress was made on other critical issues, including a faster phase-out of all fossil fuels.

IISD in the news November 20, 2022

COP27 ends with historic compensation fund; little progress on other issues

While the UN climate summit in Egypt concluded with a landmark decision to establish a fund to address loss and damage, the outcome on other crucial issues such as India's call for phasedown of all fossil fuels reflected little progress when compared to the deal struck a year ago in Scotland.

IISD in the news November 20, 2022

COP 27 Side Event | A Just Energy Transition for a Healthy Fossil-Free World

This COP 27 hybrid side event will explore the key principles for just energy transition that are needed to deliver a clean energy future for a thriving and healthy society.

Conference November 18, 2022