Momentum Builds for Strong Adaptation Outcome at COP30
Countries have called for increased political support to finalize the Global Goal on Adaptation in Belem at this week's pre-COP.
Despite hopes for greater advances on key topics, adaptation has gained broad backing for a significant leap forward at next month's UN climate summit.
Historically, adaptation efforts have trailed behind emission reduction measures in terms of political support and funding.
However, as extreme weather events and rising seas take a higher toll globally, this imbalance may shift significantly at COP30, as suggested by this week's discussions.
Efforts to adapt to worsening extreme weather and rising seas have long trailed behind measures to cut planet-heating emissions in terms of political support and funding.
Authors note: The upcoming COP30 may bring significant changes to adaptation efforts.