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About Loss and Damage Research Observatory

The Loss and Damage Research Observatory is a pioneering initiative spearheaded by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), in partnership with national and grassroots organisations, to address the pressing global issue of loss and damage resulting from the adverse effects of climate change. This online platform is a comprehensive resource on economic and non-economic loss and damage for researchers, policymakers, and communities, offering valuable insights into both aspects. This Observatory is committed to creating opportunities for experts and researchers to increase the awareness and visibility of their work by serving as a single repository for presenting their research, methodologies, and approaches. The repository, in turn, will empower end users to build on this knowledge and support policymaking and other actions for the greater benefit of society. The specific functions of the Observatory are: 1. Collective and co-owned knowledge generation and maintenance of a resource base 2. Co-developing methodologies for assessing non-economic loss and damage 3. Developing innovative tools for quantifying non-economic loss and damage 4. Establishing collaborative research projects 5. Systematic peer review, validation and standardisation of research methodologies and approaches 6. Investing in creating a mentorship and peer support network 7. Creating knowledge networks for assessing and establishing standardised methodologies.