PRODUCE POSITIVE TALKS TO SPEED UP CLIMATE ACTION
To reduce climate emissions and help vulnerable economies to adapt to climate impact.
NDCs to the global communities,” he said.
“That commitment and sense of urgency led Pacific members, leaders, civil society groups and the private sector in each country to make a united call for a regional facility to attract investment.
“This is to support the implementation of the Pacific NDCs of the climate action Pacific NDC conference held last year in Suva.
“We are proud to have launched the regional NDC hub and grateful to join the global NDC partnership with the German, British and Australian governments and development partners to develop the hub and all countries present today.” Mr Sayed-Kahiyum said Pacific representatives understood and have repeatedly pointed out on the global stage, that the Pacific contribute the least to the harmful emissions causing climate change, but continued to lose the most from the impact of climate change. “This regional NDC facility allows us to share knowledge, experience and best practice that are tailored to the challenges the Pacific face and within our own nation,” Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said.
The UNDP Pacific Office country director , Bakhodir Burkhanov said these discussions would generate valuable insights for NDC implementation and form the dialogue. Mr Burkhanov said more than 100 Pacific representatives from streamline ministries, private sector organisations and civil societies were part of the gathering. “This impressive turnout demonstrates the importance representatives have put in realising the urgent purpose of the Paris Agreement and meeting the SDGs,” he said.