Is the International Community Doing Enough to Address the Unique Climate Change Challenges Faced by Small Island Developing States, Least-Developed Countries, and Other Vulnerable Places?

Abstract

Examines some of the prominent efforts that the international community have embarked on and done well in in light of the unique climate change challenges faced by small island developing states, least-developed countries, and other vulnerable places. As a result, these countries have benefitted from efforts such as the Least-Developed Countries Fund, and are better off than before. These efforts have indeed been heartening, as it is a step forward for these vulnerable groups. However, this chapter also puts forward that a lot more can be done for these groups, as their plight has not been alleviated, and they are still suffering from the effects of such unique climate change challenges. The following major issues are discussed in this chapter: discussion and recognition in the climate negotiation process, climate financing for adaptation measures, and climate migration. The current situation is evaluated in order to identify why it is an issue worth tackling. After which, gaps that still exist are highlighted and suggestions for possible improvements are made. After all, there is a moral duty on the international community to work together and remedy this situation, for the betterment of the Earth that we all inhabit as well as for future generations.