Policy Brief

Shifting Climate Diplomacy: Positive Narratives for Accelerated Action

1. Countries in the Global South can emphasize positive narratives on climate adaption and mitigation to inspire optimism among private sector investors and government actors in the Global North. This approach can help mobilize resources to bridge the funding gap and accelerate climate action.
 

2. Showcase successful nature-based solutions from vulnerable and Indigenous communities on national platforms and integrate these achievements into the countries’ national branding efforts.
 

3. Move beyond traditional groupings of historical emitters (USA and Europe), rising emitters (China, Brazil, India, etc.), and low emitters (African countries) to enable more nuanced and effective cooperation.
 

4. Cluster countries based on shared vulnerabilities, such as drought-prone regions or low-lying island states, as well as funding and technology needs, to shift the focus from assigning blame to fostering collaboration and collective action.

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