The two-week summit ended with a staged funding roadmap that channels support towards coastal cities first, a shift delegates described as the most practical outcome of the talks.
What the roadmap covers
The agreement sets out three funding windows: immediate flood defence works, a shared early-warning network, and long-term retrofits for public buildings such as schools and clinics.
- Flood defence works reviewed every two years
- A shared early-warning data exchange
- Retrofit grants for schools, clinics and transport hubs
Cities do not need another declaration. They need a payment schedule they can plan a budget around.
The road to implementation
Officials will meet twice more this year to convert the roadmap into national plans, with the first progress report expected before the next assembly.
