CBA15 closing plenary speech: Anne-Marie Trevelyan
Channel: IIED
Date: 18/06/2021

This is a recorded speech by Anne-Marie Trevelyan, Minister of State for Business, Energy and Clean Growth for the UK government.

Speaking in the closing plenary session of the 15th International Conference on Community-based Adaptation (CBA15) on 18 June, 2021, she highlighted the time she has spent listening to those on the frontline about the urgent need for action to respond to climate risks and large-scale biodiversity loss.

"I am here to stand with those at the forefront of climate change and to be their people’s champion. In doing so, I want to provide a platform for stories of resilience, from women and girls, young people, Indigenous People and people living with disabilities to be told at COP.

"Collectively, we are all on a journey, to scale up adaptation action to ensure everyone is resilient to current and future climate risks.

Also the UK’s International Adaptation and Resilience Champion for COP26, Trevelyan said "effective adaptation requires local leadership".

"So enabling more locally-led adaptation, informed by inclusive plans, is a critical part of what we as a presidency are seeking to catalyse, to continue through to the African presidency at COP27.

"In supporting the LDC Initiative for Effective Adaptation and Resilience programme, we recognise that countries and local communities are the experts in determining how to prepare for climate change. And they ought to have the autonomy to make decisions on building their resilience."

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