Policy Brief: Loss and Damage governance must account for displacement

Displacement is one of the most significant forms of loss and damage, but it is underreported and overlooked in loss and damage assessments. It is necessary to account for displacement and its impacts in comprehensive loss and damage assessments to create better policies and responses for displaced people and to unlock adequate resources from climate finance. Action and support to avert, minimise and address loss and damage must be informed by data on displacement. Existing tools and methodologies are available to support countries in their efforts. At COP29, displacement must be a priority in decisions related to efforts to avert, minimise and address loss and damage.