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1. Gendered Dimensions of Loss and Damage in Asia

Author:
Nidhi Tewari, Alex Bush, Myrah Butt, Elizabeth Stevens, and Sarah Zafar
Publication Date:
12-2023
Content Type:
Policy Brief
Institution:
Oxfam Publishing
Abstract:
Setting up a fund for loss and damage is one of the achievements of COP28, the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference. However, ambiguity remains regarding its functions and set-up. This briefing paper emphasizes the importance of understanding the gendered dimensions of both economic and non-economic losses and damages in Asia. It draws from case studies in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, the Philippines and Timor-Leste to advocate for an intersectional feminist approach to be embedded in the establishment of the Loss and Damage Fund.
Topic:
Climate Change, Feminism, Intersectionality, Flood, Loss and Damage (L&D), Conference of the Parties (COP), and Care work
Political Geography:
Asia

2. Progress & Priorities for Asia’s Climate Finance en Route to COP28

Author:
Asia Society Policy Institute
Publication Date:
11-2023
Content Type:
Special Report
Institution:
Asia Society
Abstract:
The Asian region is warming faster than the global average, making it comparatively vulnerable to the effects of climate change. At the same time, Asia remains a disproportionate contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, with its annual emissions now accounting for more than half of the global total. Yet countries are reluctant to make ambitious climate pledges unless they are confident that they can secure the finance needed to implement such targets. Meanwhile, the COVID-19 pandemic, unsustainable debt, and climate change itself have complicated the amount of finance that will be needed and countries’ ability to access it. In light of these challenges, a new report on behalf of the High-level Policy Commission on Getting Asia to Net Zero articulates a regional vision for Asia’s unique climate finance needs and what needs to be done to address them. Progress & Priorities for Asia’s Climate Finance en Route to COP28 identifies priority actions to assemble the finance to get Asia to net zero by mid-century while empowering the region to prosper and thrive through the clean transition. The 28th United Nations Climate Conference (COP28) next month will be hosted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Dubai on behalf of the UN’s Asia-Pacific Group. Action to meet Asia’s climate finance needs could help unlock the ambition levels needed to set the world on track, especially as countries look to update their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in 2025 with targets out to 2035 and even 2040. Lack of finance should not be a barrier to Asia’s climate action. Instead, sufficient finance could be the key to unlocking the “course correction” needed for Asia to help the world meet the Paris Agreement’s goals — and for ensuring a more sustainable, livable, and interconnected region and world.
Topic:
Climate Change, Finance, Conference of the Parties (COP), and Net Zero
Political Geography:
Asia