Paul Herbert Oquist Kelley
1943 – 2021

Paul Oquist was a member of the Standing Committee on Finance since its inception in 2012 representing the Latin American and Caribbean Group. In 2014, he was named by the SCF as the representative of developing countries at the UNFCCC Interim Executive Committee of the Warsaw International Mechanism on Loss and Damage, and ever since, has been the focal point for the SCF on Loss and Damage. Paul was instrumental in the formation and establishment of the Green Climate Fund and was a member of the GCF Board from 2016–2018.

His passing is a tremendous loss for the Committee and the UNFCCC process at large.

"This is truly a great loss. Paul has not only been a colleague, but rather a friend whom I enjoyed spending time with. He had a great sense of humor and strong passion for the climate change process. May his soul rest in peace."
Ayman Shasly, SCF Co-Chair

"I am very saddened for the news of passing of Paul, one of our founding members. He represented Nicaragua, country where I lived for a few years and from where I have vivid memories. I would always admire his vision, analytical arguments and pragmatic approach – even at moments we might have had different views. Paul lived an extraordinary life that few can dream about and contributed to the UN system beyond the UNFCCC process that was so important for him. Que descanse en paz"
Ismo Ulvila, SCF Co-Chair

The UN Climate Change secretariat has set up  a condolence book  to receive messages and pay tribute to Paul Oquist.