Key Messages on Loss and Damage for the thirty-first Conference of Parties (COP 31)

We’ve long believed that there is enough money in the world for everyone to thrive.

Research underpinning our work identifies how developed countries could mobilise 6.6 trillion USD annually.

These resources could support mitigation, a just transition away from fossil fuels, adaptation and responses to loss and damage.

At COP 31, governments must make bold decisions to mobilise finance and advance climate action.

In our key messages for COP 31, you will find the usual agenda items and the technical details we need to see to make progress.

In addition, we’re bringing something new this year. These key messages are underpinned by our recent research on the mosaic of solutions and systems change, which demonstrate that this future is more within our grasp than we might have thought.

Yes, we are in an era of overshoot, but we can turn things around quickly if we work together. And COP 31 offers an opportunity to do just that.