Hello there, yes, it’s us again. ECO was hoping not bring this up one more time but the negotiations leave us no other choice.
With only two days of COP 18 left, we will continue to fight for an agreement that will give Loss and Damage the international political recognition that it deserves.
Running and hiding from the reality of climate change is not an option and will only delay the inevitable. So let’s face it, address it and act on it.
ECO is putting these cards on the table for one more push!
- When all the developing countries are calling for an establishment of an international mechanism to address loss and damage here in Doha, Ministers should sit up and decide now. Every single day, it becomes more urgent as climate impacts are getting more severe from our failure to mitigate emissions.
- Endorse and promote continuation of the work programme of Loss and Damage. It has been shown to be a vital tool in assessment of, and approaches to, loss and damage, particularly slow onset events. This will also facilitate further discussion on the institutional arrangement of the international mechanism — so let’s make it a clear priority for future actions.
- A final and very important point: Doha needs to be the benchmark of success in the loss and damage discussion. Walking out of the QNCC with no clear direction or plan ofaction will have insurmountable consequences.
