This side event, titled “Financing on the Edge: Making Climate Finance Work for the Caribbean’s Most Vulnerable Populations”, delves into the critical need for targeted climate finance mechanisms in the Caribbean. It acknowledges the unique challenges faced by vulnerable populations, particularly those struggling with food insecurity, and emphasizes the importance of integrating climate and disaster risk financing with social protection systems.

Through a panel discussion featuring government representatives, UN agencies, and financial institutions, the event explores innovative strategies to ensure accessible and effective climate finance reaches those who need it most, ultimately facilitating their adaptation and resilience-building efforts in the face of climate change.