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This island nation contains many marine eco-systems, from globally significant coral reefs to mangroves, seagrass areas, seamounts and deep-sea trenches supporting at least 769 fish species, including sharks and rays, as well as whales, dolphins and sea turtles.

The Little REDD Book gave me a jump-start when the Norwegian sponsored REDD program was initiated. When I heard that the Little Climate Finance Book was ready for launching, a hope for a wider understanding of the essence of financing, especially through cap and trade systems, was raised. The climate challenge is substantial, and predictable climate finance is essential in the search for a much-needed global solution. I would like to draw attention to a few observations.