Least Developed Countries
The least developed countries (LDCs) is a list of developing countries that, according to the United Nations, exhibit the lowest indicators of socioeconomic development, with the lowest Human Development Index ratings of all countries in the world. The concept of LDCs originated in the late 1960s and the first group of LDCs was listed by the UN in its resolution 2768 (XXVI) of 18 November 1971.A country is classified among the Least Developed Countries if it meets three criteria: Poverty – adjustable criterion based on GNI per capita averaged over three years. As of 2018 a country must have GNI …
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UNFCCC: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change · 5 December 2023 English
This second draft text was published by the U.N. climate body (UNFCCC) and shows the possible outcomes for talks at the COP28 summit in Dubai. The negotiations are part of …
46. Notes the capacity challenges of least developed countries and small island developing States related … including the Adaptation Committee, the Least Developed Countries Expert Group, and the Nairobi Work Programme … significant capacity constraints, such as the least developed countries and small island developing States, considering … significant capacity constraints, such as the least developed countries and small island developing States; … proceeds; 98. Highlights the role of the Least Developed Countries Fund and the Special Climate Change Fund …
COP28: COP28 UAE (Climate) · 3 December 2023 English
The COP28 Declaration on Climate, Relief, Recovery and Peace was formally launched at the Dubai summit on Sunday 3rd December. The document, passed by 70 governments and 39 international organizations, …
humanitarian needs, many of which are Least Developed Countries and Small Island Developing States. We …
UNDRR: United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction · 3 December 2023
warning systems coverage but still falls below the global average. Less than half of the Least Developed Countries and only 40% of small island developing States have a multi-hazard early warning system …
UNFCCC: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change · 1 December 2023 English
This is the first, draft, text of the 'global climate stocktake' to be discussed at COP28. DRAFT TEXT on SBSTA 59 agenda item 5 / SBI 59 agenda item 8 …
Fund; 60. Highlights the role of the Least Developed Countries Fund and the Special Climate Change Fund … developing countries, in particular the least developed countries and small island developing States, to …
IRENA: International Renewable Energy Agency · 1 December 2023 English
Renewable energy
temperature goal is a lifeline for the Least Developed Countries (LDCs), and the adverse impacts of climate … developing countries, particularly in least developed countries, due in part to limited finance, technology …
Cordaid · 30 November 2023 English
Climate change is now widely recognised as a ‘threat multiplier’ for international peace and security. The field that analyses the impacts of the climate crisis on peace and security, particularly …
pandemic). This is particularly true for the least developed countries which have less technical and financial …
WMO: World Meteorological Organisation · 30 November 2023 English
The WMO provisional State of the Global Climate report confirms that 2023 is set to be the warmest year on record. Data until the end of October shows that the …
sector. Between 2008 and 2018, across least developed countries and lower middle-income countries, 34% …
Gateway House: Indian Council on Global Relations · 30 November 2023 English
The recent meeting of the foreign ministers, on 21 September 2022, held in the backdrop of the Ukraine war, energy and food crisis especially for developing countries, found resonance and …
cooperation, and tangible assistance to the Least Developed Countries (LDCs). This can be achieved by recalling …
UNDP: United Nations Development Programme · 29 November 2023 English
'On Equal Terms' is a new checklist developed by UNDP, providing officials, policymakers, and other climate practitioners with a comprehensive guide for establishing a youth-inclusive process for Nationally Determined Contributions …
Out of 335 respondent, 102 represent 25 Least Developed Countries (LDCs) with 7 coming from 7 Small Island …
IRENA: International Renewable Energy Agency · 29 November 2023 English
renewable energy, weather
areas of the globe, both in developed and least developed countries, which are under-observed, especially …
