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disproportionately affecting those in the Global South who are least able to cope. He underscored the need for conversations on climate adaptation to go beyond survival -- and speak equally to livelihoods, dignity, and inclusive growth.

Mohamed Nasheed, secretary general of the Climate Vulnerable Forum, delivered the keynote virtually. He criticised the current international financial system for failing vulnerable countries, noting that high borrowing costs are pricing developing nations out of critical investments in clean energy and resilient infrastructure.

The forum emphasised how communities can lead resilience-building efforts by drawing on local knowledge and limited resources.

Since its inception in 2013, the FIF has served as a key platform for exploring innovation and sustainability from the perspective of the Global South.