Islands and SIDS are disproportionately affected by climate change. The consensus around a Loss & Damage fund has provided a pathway for communities impacted by the crisis – but what is the best way to leverage this tool? As the operationalization of the fund takes place through COP28, let us take a look at how climate finance is playing a role in resilience-building solutions on islands.
Climate Finance and Solutions for Loss and Damage in Islands

Speakers:

Kate Wharton
Managing Director & Head for Natural Capital, CrossBoundary

Lavern Mcfarlane
Senior Economist, CARICOM Development Fund

Lisa Hurlston-McKenzie
Senior Policy Advisor (Climate Resiliency), Ministry of Sustainability & Climate Resiliency, Cayman Islands Government