GO Programme side event at COP28 highlights climate resilience

A sincere thank you resonates after the success of the GO Programme side event at COP28 in the United Arab Emirates. The event, which focused on the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI) and its crucial role in accessing concessional finance for resilience building, was impressively well attended, with participants present both physically and online.

A huge thank you to our renowned partners :

The success of this event owes much to the collaboration of our partners:

• FERDI (Foundation for International Development Studies and Research)
• Secretariat of the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS)
• OCTA - Association of the Overseas Countries and Territories of the European Union
• UKOTA

Their joint efforts transformed this meeting into a powerful platform to address climate vulnerability and advocate for resilience-building initiatives on a global scale.

Tribute to expert speakers:

The heart of the event lay in the insightful contributions of distinguished speakers, each bringing a wealth of expertise and perspective. Their valuable insights informed the dialogue on climate vulnerability and resilience-building initiatives, fostering a spirit of collaboration among participants.

With the participation of:

• Cristelle Pratt, Deputy Secretary General, OACPS Secretariat
• El Khalil Cherif, Senior Researcher, Center for the Sea, Environment and Technology
• Matthieu Boussichas, Program Director, FERDI
• Hon. Josephine Connolly, Minister of Tourism, Environment, Heritage, Marine, Games and Disaster Management, Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands
• Hon. Quincia Gumbs Marie, Minister of Sustainability, Innovation and Environment | Member of Parliament, Anguilla
• Kalistat Lund, Minister of Agriculture, Self-Sufficiency, Energy and Environment, Greenland
• Isaac Solomon, VPO, Caribbean Development Bank
• Romain Chabrol, Senior Biodiversity and Ocean Expert, AFD - Agence Française de Développement
• Nicolas Chenet, Director of the Sustainable Development Department, Expertise France

A special message of gratitude was shared by Ahab Charles Webster Downer, Director of the GO Programme and moderator of the event.

Looking to the future:

The success of this side event at COP28 paves the way for future commitments. The GO Programme is committed to continuing its impactful initiatives, tackling pressing climate issues and contributing to global resilience.

Stay tuned for more updates on GO Programme activities and join us in our ongoing efforts to make a positive impact on climate action.