ABSTRACT
Despite the multitude of pledges constructed in the name of combatting climate change, scientific analysis reveals that shortcomings are apparent, even if all commitments are upheld. Although policies are aimed at preventing a 2 °C rise in global mean temperatures, scientific research suggests that the world will witness close to a 3 °C temperature rise by the middle of the century. This chapter argues that a new framework is needed to build the capacity of developing countries to battle climate change. The fact stands that entities who have the best adaptive capacity are historically big emitters. Meanwhile, LDCs and SIDS have contributed the least to the problem yet suffer the most from the consequences. Furthermore, they have the least capacity to adapt. Projects aimed at combatting this issue are mostly donor-driven and short-term. This chapter argues that effective change can potentially be possible if development entities take the time to initiate an in-depth analysis of the problem in order to understand and envision capacity needs. This chapter questions the basic parameters of capacity building and highlights the importance of sustainable development. The review proposes a change in the status quo in order to meet development needs.
