Source · Select Committees · International Development Committee
Recommendation 11
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Paragraph: 43
UK SIDS Strategy omits loss and damage, despite advocacy opportunity on fund board
Conclusion
The Committee is concerned that, given its importance to Small Island Developing States, the UK SIDS Strategy makes no mention of issues of loss and damage. We are also disappointed that, having stated its aspiration in the SIDS Strategy to “lend [ … ] our voice to advocate for issues important to SIDS internationally”, the UK opposed the SIDS’ position and supported the hosting of the Loss and Damage Fund in the World Bank, even if this was on an “interim” basis. However, as holder of a seat on the Loss and Damage Fund board, the UK now has the opportunity to advocate in favour of the SIDS’ position in decisions over how finance will be disbursed.
Paragraph Reference:
43
Government Response
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