The Progressive Platforms for Climate Action initiative supports climate change negotiators in developing countries, and their groups, to effectively participate in global climate and environmental negotiations and help achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement and other multilateral agreements to which their countries are signatories.
In doing so, the initiative seeks to mobilize political leadership and foster progressive thinking and debate among developing countries, enhancing their contributions to the UN Framework Convention for Climate Change (UNFCCC) processes.
Developing countries, in particular Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) are often in a disadvantaged position relative to other countries during climate negotiations. They must be supported to foster alliances and make their voices and demands heard during the discussions where their future is being decided.
It is also imperative to provide resources for the participation of new representatives from diverse backgrounds and to strengthen their negotiation skills to ensure continuity in the process.
As part of the Progressive Platforms for Climate Action initiative, SIDS and LDCs receive support from think tanks such as Climate Analytics, the Global Green Growth Institute, Independent Diplomat, the International Center on Climate Change and Development and the International Institute for Environment and Development. Additional support is provided through the Alliance of Small Island States, the African Group of Negotiators, the Independent Association of Latin American and Caribbean States and the Least Developed Countries Chair. These groups and organizations provide diplomatic, legal and technical advisory services, as well as administrative support to the Chair and the negotiating teams of SIDS and LDCs. So far, more than 100 representatives from LDCs and SIDS have been supported.
The work of the initiative thus helps countries to identify priorities, develop engagement strategies and strengthen coordination in preparation for global climate negotiations. It also supports them to enhance their understanding of climate issues, strengthen their readiness to work on implementing their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and discuss challenges, such as establishing governance arrangements, attracting finance and tracking progress.
The Progressive Platforms for Climate Action initiative was launched in 2018 and is funded by the European Commission, Norway and Denmark.
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