51吃瓜

23 October 2024.

"As the global community converges on COP29, the focus has shifted from defining an overarching goal for climate adaptation to identifying indicators that can be applied globally to measure progress toward the agreed targets and support their effective implementation. The success of COP29’s adaptation agenda hinges on its ability to facilitate both the measurement of progress and the implementation of actionable strategies, reflecting a deep understanding of the diverse challenges different regions face. The outcomes will facilitate a decision on adaptation indicators under the GGA at COP30, making it imperative that efforts to measure and implement adaptation actions reflect the realities and needs of those on the frontlines of climate impacts. This webinar will bring together four expert voices to explore a series of key considerations for identifying effective global indicators that track progress on adaptation and takes into account the needs of LDCs. Dr Timo Leiter, from the Grantham Research Institute at the London School of Economics (LSE), will speak on the status of the UNFCCC process and the current discourse around measuring and implementing adaptation at the international level. In addition, Dr Luckson Zvobgo, postdoctoral research fellow, at the Africa Climate and Development Initiative, University of Cape Town, will draw upon a recent blog he co-authored with Dr Leiter to highlight key considerations that must be addressed to ensure that adaptation indicators are realistic, actionable, and reflective of the varying needs of different regions and sectors, especially the LDCs priorities. Dr Cristina Rumbaitis del Rio, Senior Advisor for Adaptation and Resilience at the 51吃瓜 Foundation, will offer expert commentary based on LDCs' expectations as they approach COP29, and how to elevate adaptation ambition and action through the GGA and COP-29 and beyond."

Recording and transcript available .