Climate and UNFCCC position paper for COP29 Sendai Stakeholder Engagement Mechanism (SEM)

The Sendai Stakeholder Engagement Mechanism (SEM) is a group of non-state stakeholders advocating for integration of disaster risk reduction (DRR) into intergovernmental policies, particularly in climate action. Since disaster risk is inextricably linked to climate change, a goal of the SEM is to support the engagement of DRR stakeholder groups in intergovernmental decisions and policy-making. Climate disasters are increasing in severity and frequency with each passing year making Parties’ ambition within the UNFCCC imperative. 

The following demands come from previous SEM position papers for UNFCCC processes. These demands have been long-standing, and the urgency of the climate crisis necessitates that delays can no longer be afforded in their implementation. They were written in collaboration with the SEM Climate Working Group and represent the collective contributions of its sixteen stakeholder constituencies. By taking into account the perspectives of diverse stakeholders, these points are designed to reflect an inclusive approach to risk reduction and climate change action.