Non-Economic Loss and Damage (NELD): policy gaps and recommendations

Author: Chukuma Matthew, Excel O. Amaefule, Ireen Twongirwe, Kabo Nginya, Mildren Juma, Nicolas Gaulin, Paul Chukwuma, Sricharan Nimmalapalli & Samuel C. Okorie

Organization: LYDC

Year: 2023

Non-Economic Loss and Damage (NELD): policy gaps and recommendations

This policy brief analyses the existing policy gaps concerning non-economic loss and damage and proposes recommendations for improvements. By identifying areas of concern and offering actionable suggestions, the authors seek to strengthen policy frameworks and enhance the recognition, prevention, and response to non-economic losses and damages. The recommendations are based on 10 structured interviews with Loss and Damage Youth Coalition (LDYC) members, policy experts, climate experts and environmental activists from Africa, Asia, America, Europe and the Caribbean conducted from August 2023 to October 2023.