In a world first, the American state is expected to adopt a bill that would let people contribute to the Least Developed Countries Fund when filing their tax return
Graduation from the UN group of least developed countries is usually seen as a win, but Angola deferred the move after oil exports plummeted during the pandemic
At a summit of least developed countries, leaders said they needed aid to overcome climate disasters and put ambitious climate plans into action
Sponsored content: Least Developed Countries Fund is a climate finance mechanism that ‘actually works’, says Mary Robinson, as donors pledge new support
Lead envoy of Least Developed Countries bloc and chief advisor assess whether the COP22 talks last month offer hope dangerous warming will be stopped
ANALYSIS: New figures from OECD show that while overall aid funding is rising, help for the 48-strong Least Developed Countries is dropping
Ed King is joined by Angolan envoy and Least Developed Countries chair Giza Gaspar Martins to look back at the first day of talks in Paris
COMMENT: Least developed countries deserve more support in the face of evident and increasing threats, says expert
INTERVIEW: The least developed countries need the rich to make deeper emissions cuts for their survival, says Ram Prasad Lamsal
NEWS: A global network of lawyers is offering the least developed countries free support to navigate climate talks
INTERVIEW: Europe’s 2030 climate and energy package is critical to a strong deal in Paris, says negotiator for least developed countries
COMMENT: Lead climate negotiator for least developed countries says he wants firm commitments at New York summit
A UN submission by the least developed countries group says that early pledges are key to successful Paris treaty
Envoy for Least Developed Countries “optimistic” about UN talks, but says rich nations need to demonstrate commitment to carbon cuts
Small Island States and Least Developed Countries say science demands higher level of ambition than 40% target
Some least developed countries are at the forefront of efforts to cut pollution, adapt to climate change and achieve economic and social development
Response to the end of the Bonn talks from Christiana Figueres, Connie Hedegaard, the Least Developed Countries, Save the Children and more
Alliance of Small Island States and Least Developed Countries groups ay UN talks in Bonn over the next two weeks must focus on short-term emission reductions
After 60 years of mixed results from development aid, least developed countries seem keen to set their own agenda in international arena
New group representing Least Developed Countries says post-2015 agenda should focus on role of rich nation in damaging environment