UNOAU supported the Climate Security Mechanism, ODI Global and the Group of Friends on Climate and Security in convening a high-level dialogue focused on unlocking climate finance for fragile and conflict-affected contexts. The event highlighted persistent barriers to access and the need for conflict-sensitive financing approaches.
A central theme throughout COP30 discussions was climate finance and its accessibility for countries facing multiple vulnerabilities. The COP30 Presidency introduced the Belém Package, anchored in the Global Mutirão initiative and linked to the Baku-to-Belém Roadmap, which aims to mobilize USD 1.3 trillion annually by 2035. The initiative outlines pathways to scale climate finance through public–private mobilization and improved access for developing countries.
Ensuring that climate finance reaches the most vulnerable communities remains a critical challenge. This issue was discussed at the high-level event “Bridging the Gap: Making Climate Finance Work for the Underserved,” convened on 12 November by the Climate Security Mechanism (CSM), ODI Global and the Group of Friends on Climate and Security, with support from UNOAU. Discussions highlighted the importance of strengthening institutional readiness, ensuring predictable access to finance and scaling risk-informed investments to advance Africa’s climate, peace and security priorities.
Speaking on behalf of the Climate Security Mechanism and UNOAU’s CPS advisor Tendai E. Kasinganeti highlighted the role of Climate, Peace and Security Advisors in integrating peace, security and fragility considerations into climate action. He also referenced ongoing support provided by the CSM to the African Union, regional organizations, including IGAD, the Lake Chad Basin Commission and the Liptako–Gourma Authority and UN field missions.
The event also generated several key commitments. Mauritania, Papua New Guinea and South Sudan joined the Improved and Equitable Access to Climate Finance (IEACF) Network, while Burkina Faso adopted the world’s first national Climate, Peace and Security (CPS) policy. Mali and Niger initiated national CPS policy processes. Regionally, the Liptako–Gourma Authority committed to adopting a regional CPS policy by Q1 2026, and the Lake Chad Basin Commission announced the development of a Regional Strategic Guidance Note on CPS with the CSM and UNDP. Additional financial and partnership commitments to the CSM were also announced by several partners, signallingsignaling growing international support for climate-security action.
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