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Trevor Jones
Senior Manager of Campaigns
Someone who loves to be both surrounded by people and isolated in nature, Trevor values the dualities within each of us and hopes to leave the world a better place than he found it.
New York, United States
The Transitional Committee assigned with crafting the fundamental framework of Loss and Damage Fund hit a deadlock during extensive sessions in Egypt last week.
In a statement released in advance of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, honored October 13, 2023, UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized the significance of the Loss and Damage Fund.
President Biden inaugurated the U.S.-Pacific Islands Forum Summit, establishing diplomatic relations with the Cook Islands and Niue and announcing a $200 million plan for Pacific climate resilience. Participants collectively acknowledged the climate crisis facing coastal nations most acutely and called for international support for mitigation efforts.
68 countries signed the High Seas Treaty on the opening day during the UN General Assembly / Climate Week in New York.