Strengthen Global Solidarity

For the final step of our 10-point plan, we sit down with Ralph Regenvanu, the Minister of Climate Change, Energy and Environment and Disaster Management of the Republic of Vanuatu. 

Vanuatu is the most vulnerable country in the world to the impacts of climate change. We hear about the damage being caused by everything from sea-level rise to cyclones, and the difficulties faced the government in trying manage them. We discuss the leading role that Vanuatu is playing in negotiating a 'Loss and Damage Fund' to help the most affected countries cope with climate impacts, what outcomes it is pushing for at COP28, and what true global solidarity needs to look like in the 21st century.

NOTES
Here's The Plan is presented by James Miller and Bella Lack. It is produced by Airaphon.

Correction to episode content: since the time of recording, data has been released indicating that the $100 billion finance goal was most likely met in 2022 as well as 2023.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

1. Support and amplify voices from communities most impacted by climate change. Listen to Liz Wathuti's speech at COP26

2. Help push for a fossil fuel phase out (not phase down) at COP28 and beyond. 

3. Hold governments accountable to financing the Loss and Damage Fund, meeting the cumulative shortfall in the $100bn/year target, and increasing the proportion of global climate finance dedicated to adaptation to 50%. 

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