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Senegal to Chair the Least Developed Countries Group in UN Climate Talks 

Senegal to Chair the Least Developed Countries Group in UN Climate Talks 

01 February 2022

The Least Developed Countries (LDCs) negotiating group on climate change has appointed Read More

Least developed countries Group react to COP26

Least developed countries Group react to COP26

14 November 2021

Glasgow, Scotland - As COP26 drew to a close last night, the Read More

US and Norway sign support to Least Developed Countries Initiative for Effective Adaptation and Resilience (LIFE-AR) for climate resilience, adaptation and emissions reduction

US and Norway sign support to Least Developed Countries Initiative for Effective Adaptation and Resilience (LIFE-AR) for climate resilience, adaptation and emissions reduction

05 November 2021

Glasgow, United Kingdom – Today at COP26, the US government and Norway, signed a partnership compact to support the Least Read More

Least Developed Countries’ Expectations for COP26

Least Developed Countries’ Expectations for COP26

30 October 2021

Glasgow, Scotland - Ahead of COP26 in Glasgow, the LDC Group - Read More

Ministers from the least developed countries set out priorities for COP26

Ministers from the least developed countries set out priorities for COP26

11 October 2021

Thimphu, Bhutan - Today, Ministers from the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) convened Read More

Least developed countries call for deep emissions cuts and scaled up climate finance, following release of latest progress reports

Least developed countries call for deep emissions cuts and scaled up climate finance, following release of latest progress reports

22 September 2021

Thimphu, Bhutan (22 September 2021) – The release of two reports last Read More

Least developed countries group responds to new report finding ambitious action by G20 countries could limit warming to 1.7°C

Least developed countries group responds to new report finding ambitious action by G20 countries could limit warming to 1.7°C

16 September 2021

Thimphu, Bhutan (16 September 2021) – A new report released today by Read More

Least developed countries remain concerned about inclusion at COP26

Least developed countries remain concerned about inclusion at COP26

10 September 2021

Mr Sonam Phuntsho Wangdi, the chair of the group of the 46 Read More

Least developed countries react to latest IPCC report: alarm bells are ringing

Least developed countries react to latest IPCC report: alarm bells are ringing

09 August 2021

“Alarm bells are ringing; I hope everyone is hearing them,” said Mr Read More

Pace of UN climate talks fail to match urgency needed for climate action

Pace of UN climate talks fail to match urgency needed for climate action

17 June 2021

Thimphu, Bhutan - Following the May-June 2021 UN Climate Change Conference, the Read More

Least Developed Countries Group’s expectations for the UN May-June Climate Change Conference & 47th G7 Summit

Least Developed Countries Group’s expectations for the UN May-June Climate Change Conference & 47th G7 Summit

31 May 2021

Thimphu, Bhutan - Delegates from around the world are meeting virtually over Read More

Least Developed Countries Call for World Leaders to Show Greater Leadership on Climate

Least Developed Countries Call for World Leaders to Show Greater Leadership on Climate

23 April 2021

Thimphu, Bhutan - Over the last two days, 40 world leaders, including Read More

Least developed countries welcome Systematic Observations Financing Facility

Least developed countries welcome Systematic Observations Financing Facility

21 April 2021

The Least Developed Countries (LDC) group has welcomed the proposed creation of Read More

Vulnerable Countries Extremely Disappointed that Climate Targets Remain Far from Enough to Limit Global Warming to 1.5°C

Vulnerable Countries Extremely Disappointed that Climate Targets Remain Far from Enough to Limit Global Warming to 1.5°C

26 February 2021

Thimphu, Bhutan - Today the UNFCCC Secretariat released a synthesis report of Read More

Least Developed Countries call for increased focus on climate adaptation

Least Developed Countries call for increased focus on climate adaptation

28 January 2021

Thimphu, Bhutan – The world’s least developed countries appealed to the international Read More