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Panel Discussion Keeping 1.5 within reach

Bridging gaps between Loss and Damage policy and implementation

Monday 5 October 2026 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM Ballroom 5

About this session

What kind of support helps countries make the leap from developing Loss and Damage (L&D) policy to accessing finance and implementing on-ground L&D programs of action? Our panel of requesters and providers of support through the Santiago Network will share their recent experiences and insights about what is needed to make that transition.

Topics

Action agenda
Cross-sectoral action
Climate themes
Just Transition Loss & Damage Collective review & Science Access to Finance Inclusion Multilateral Participation (NDC, BTR & NAP)
Constituencies
Civil Society Research and science Business and industry Local government and subnationals

Speakers

JA
Joe Aitaro
National Office of Climate Change Palau
DP
David Poulton
Sustineo Pty Ltd representing the Nabanga Loss & Damage Consortium
MW
Mike Waiwai
Director
Department of Climate Change, Vanuatu
CC
Carolina Fuentes Castellanos
Director
Santiago Network Secretariat
PC
Pasha Carruthers Moderator
The Pacific Community

Session details

Format
Panel Discussion
Date
Monday 5 October 2026
Time
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM
Where
Ballroom 5
Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa
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Organised by
Nabanga Loss & Damage consortium in partnership with the Santiago Network
Places
40 of 40 taken
WEB ID
232EW87U
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