December 2019 

Development and Climate Days 2019

D&C Days 2019 on 8 December brought together grassroots representatives, researchers, policymakers and development practitioners to discuss how to push for climate justice and enhanced climate action

Participants focused on developing key messages to be shared with target audiences, both during the current UN climate negotiations in Madrid and at future international forums.  

A full summary of the event can be found at the IIED website, with video from the opening and closing discussions. The closing plenary focused on the future: how can key messages from D&C Days be linked to major milestones – and more importantly, how can we ensure those messages are resonating with key agents for change, ranging from the grassroots to the major global institutions shaping how funding and policies address the needs of the most vulnerable? 

Views from COP25 and beyond

Delays deny the world the justice of climate action

On the conclusion of the UN climate talks, IIED director Andrew Norton said:

"Determination to rise to the challenge we all face has averted a near victory for the polluters. But the days of accepting compromise as progress is 20 years out of date, and the vulnerable countries held firm. 

"The paralysing delays, bargaining and denial by just a few countries are forcing millions of women, children and men to battle the floods, drought, rising waters and forest fires with limited support – or flee their homes in search of safer ground. They and the rest of the world look to leaders for honest commitments of real action and solutions – not betrayal and insult." 

Read his full statement in response to COP25