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From UNDESA/CDP Secretariat: Bhutan Graduates from LDC Status

MTAVARES1 — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:00:00 +0000

13 December 2023. From UNDESA/CDP Secretariat: Bhutan Graduates from LDC Status.

On 13 December, Bhutan became the seventh country to graduate from the least developed country (LDC) category. News item here: Bhutan graduates from LDC status | Department of Economic and Social Affairs (un.org)

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From the GEF: LDCF and SCCF provide new targeted support for vulnerable states

MTAVARES1 — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 19:00:00 +0000

29 June 2023.

The Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) and Special Climate Change Fund (SCCF) will deploy $63 million in urgent funding for countries on the frontlines of climate change following a meeting of the Global Environment Facility-managed funds in Brazil.

In its 34th meeting, the LDCF/SCCF Council approved six projects to boost climate resilience in countries including Bhutan, Cabo Verde, Comoros, Djibouti, and Zambia, in line with the funds’ strategy to target the unique adaptation needs of Least Developed Countries and vulnerable island nations.

for more information, see the news item here.

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From the UN: The LDC graduation pathway must not disrupt overall sustainable development, says UN Deputy chief

MTAVARES1 — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 20:00:00 +0000

9 March 2023. News item here: The LDC graduation pathway must not disrupt overall sustainable development, says UN deputy chief | UN News

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