33/39. “The Board, should instruct the Interim Secretariat to consult and engage with observers for its intersessional work on preparing draft policies and procedures and specifically the rules of procedure, through calls for inputs, submissions & full access to draft documents.”

1/2. “We need financial support to engage [with the Board of the #LossAndDamage Fund]... we need announcements sooner. It was too late for some #CivilSociety people from the Pacific to be here.” Isatis M. Cintrón of @ACEObservatory for ENGO, 1st #LossAndDamage Fund Board meeting.

Liane Schalatek makes the point on behalf of Women & Gender Constituency that the Board of the Loss & Damage Fund needs to go beyond engaging with UN Climate Change constituencies and also engage communities that are at the frontline of and have suffered loss and damage. Akina Mama wa Afrika Climate Action Network International (CAN) YOUNGO

“We urge the Board to ensure that the most affected communities, those in the most vulnerable situations are not merely participants but leaders in this process at all levels. They have lived experience on how to address and repair climate-related harm.” Isatis M. Cintrón for ENGO.

“The COP explicitly linked #HumanRights obligations with the #LossAndDamage Fund, and we expect that the Board to take this to heart.” Liane Schalatek speaking for Women & Gender Constituency at the first meeting of the Board of the #LossAndDamage Fund.

Observer input needed for #LossAndDamage Fund committee on add'l rules of procedure. Developing countries supportive but some don't want observers considered at same level as Board members, but their proposal is far too limiting. No consensus so decision on RoP is suspended.

'It is impossible to ignore the evidence of the harm caused by #BigOil & gas companies. Turning to them to decrease dependency on #FossilFuels is like asking the tobacco industry for advice on how to stop smoking.'

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Kicking off the inaugural meeting of the Board for the #LossAndDamage Fund established at #COP27 . This fund holds the promise of justice for those affected by the #ClimateCrisis . As we embark on this journey, let's remember: #HumanRights must be at the core of #ClimateAction !✊⚖️

The workplan of the #LossAndDamage Fund should be guided by #HumanRights standards and set out a road map for the development of policies that truly protect communities. #HumanRights 4LDF ✊⚖️
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The Board of the #LossAndDamageFund meets today for the 1st time. Policymakers discussing the fund must:
⚖️Uphold #HumanRights & take a gender-transformative approach,
⚖️Be guided by human rights obligations & do no harm
⚖️Meet the priorities of frontline communities.

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