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COP 26, shorthand for the 26th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), was touted as the most important climate summit since the Paris Agreement was established in 2015. Owing both to mounting public pressure and the disruption caused by the Covid 19 pandemic, this year’s climate talks faced high expectations on delivering key commitments on finance, adaptation, and emissions reductions—especially from Global North countries.

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The world’s most climate vulnerable countries have been forced into accepting an agreement which simply will not be enough for communities already experiencing devastating climate change, with children and girls the hardest hit. 

The State of Qatar affirmed that it looks forward to further strengthening its constructive and positive relationship with Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), and to move forward with meaningful partnerships that stimulate inclusive economic growth, job creation, and recovery