Global Commission calls for trillions of dollars to help the world adapt to climate change.
The commission, led by former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, World Bank chief executive Kristalina Georgieva and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, argues that it is an urgent moral obligation of richer countries to invest in adaptation measures that will benefit the world.Planting and restoring mangrove forests provides valuable natural protection for vulnerable coastlines
The report says those most affected by climate change"did least to cause the problem - making adaptation a human imperative".Five things the world needs to invest in to be"climate change resilient" Its primary aim is to put climate change adaptation on to the political agenda around the world. And to do this, it sets out"concrete solutions" and an economic plan.For the vulnerable island and coastal communities in particular, early warnings about storms, very high tides and other extreme weather can save lives.
Each of these investments, the commission says, would contribute to what they call a"triple dividend"- avoiding future losses, generating positive economic gains through innovation, and delivering social and environmental benefits. It is that dividend that the report has valued at $7.1tn .
The report calls for"revolutions" in understanding, planning and finance - to"ensure that climate impacts, risks and solutions are factored into decision-making at all levels". Turning its recommendations into action will be the next endeavour; there will be a further announcement about adaptation plans at the
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