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As businesses face increasing pressure to disclose their impact on nature, FSC’s #VerifiedImpact solution offers a way forward. It provides companies with credible data from sustainably managed forests, enabling transparent reporting about their impact on biodiversity and other ecosystem services.    Forest managers rely on financial support from sponsors to monitor and restore these vital ecosystems. At #COP16, we appeal to business leaders to prioritize biodiversity investments. FSC Verified Impact offers a powerful solution for companies to invest in biodiversity initiatives. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gPTHnYvm  Watch our video: https://lnkd.in/dB9GDweh #COP16Colombia #PeaceWithNature #ForestsForAllForever COP16 Colombia

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Our latest FAQ, released in cooperation with Transport & Environment (T&E) and WWF European Policy Office, explains all you need to know about the EU’s Social Climate Fund (SCF) The SCF has been developed with the explicit purpose of alleviating energy and transport poverty arising from the new EU Emissions Trading System covering buildings and transport Our guide answers these need to know questions: 🤔 What is the Social Climate Fund? 💁‍♀️ Why was it established? 🤷‍♂️ Where does its money come from?  💶 How do member states receive funding? 💚 What can it be spent on? 🧐 Is there enough funding? To understand even more about the SCF and our policy recommendations to make it even more effective check out the full FAQ here: https://lnkd.in/ejiWWMEm Eleanor Scott Bernardo Galantini Mags Bird

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The EU has a €86.7 billion Social Climate Fund to make its Green Deal work for the people. Together with WWF European Policy Office and Carbon Market Watch, we explain the basics of how this fund works. To get the most out of it, we are also urging the European Commission and member states to support a just transition by: 1️⃣Extending loans to member states as of 2025, which can be later recouped from future ETS2 (carbon market) revenues. This should enable the rolling out of low cost EV ‘social leasing’ programmes across member states ASAP (as in France); 2️⃣Prohibiting investments in so-called ‘transition’ fossil fueled technologies, which only lock EU citizens longer into carbon pricing. Low carbon ≠ zero carbon;  3️⃣Disbursing part of the SCF money as direct income support or ‘climate dividends’. This can help to build broad support for climate measures and serve as the essential bridge low-income families need while investments in cleantech are kicking in; 4️⃣Increasing the funds available for the SCF through a new 1bn EU Climate and Social Investment Plan. #GreenDeal #SocialClimateFund #SCF #ETS2

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🌍 Six years until 2030 - and only 15% of the Sustainable Development Goals #SDGs are on track. The world needs renewed urgency now. The SDGs are the cornerstone of the #2030Agenda and reflect an understanding that development everywhere must integrate economic growth, social well-being and environmental protection. They offer the most practical and effective pathway to tackle the causes of poverty, violent conflict, human rights abuses, climate change and environmental degradation. 🇺🇳The High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development is the largest global forum to review progress and advance implementation of the SDGs. It takes place every year in the United Nations Headquarters in New York, this year from 8-17 of July. 🇩🇪 Germany is a staunch supporter of the #GlobalGoals. #HLPF2024 is a moment to take note of the progress that has been made - and to take decisive action for further implementation in order to safeguard a livable future for all. United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs

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🌍 In our #PostCOP28ReflectionsSeries, our Senior Responsible Investment and Sustainability Advisor Svenja Weber revisits the Declaration on Gender Responsive Just Transitions, which garnered 76 signatories during COP28’s Gender Equality Day. This pledge aims to foster female leadership and decision-making capabilities to achieve gender equality. 💡 COP28 underscored that integrating gender is crucial for building resilience to climate change, driving climate action, and achieving just societies. However, achieving gender balance requires fundamental recognition of gender equality principles, including understanding gender-related terminology and recognising the interconnections between gender dynamics and climate change. This shift in mindset and structure won't happen overnight. 📈 The UAE has made significant strides in closing the gender gap, ranking 7th globally and 1st regionally in the Gender Inequality Index (GII) of the UNDP's Human Development Report in 2024 (up from 49th in 2015). Yet, globally, there remains a gender pay gap of approximately 20%, with only 8% of CEO positions in the S&P 500 held by women. Achieving a just transition and ensuring equality at all levels requires collective efforts between all actors, male, female, public, and private sectors, to dismantle gender bias and leverage diversity. 💼 At Sustainable Square, promoting gender equality and supporting the achievement of SDG goal 5 – Gender Equality – are central to our work. Every project we undertake prioritises women's empowerment, inclusion, and equal opportunities. We ensure that our gender-supportive corporate values are integrated into client projects, making social sustainability efforts inclusive of gender equality considerations. #COP28 #GenderEquality #ClimateAction #SustainableSquare #SDG5 

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🌴Empowering Forest Dwellers: Securing Rights and Livelihoods with Digital Mapping 📱 🌳 Forest Rights Act (FRA) 2006: A Game-Changer for Forest Dwellers 🌲 For decades, forest-dwelling communities have faced challenges in securing their rights on forest land and resources. This has hindered their access to various government schemes related to education, healthcare, and agricultural development. Recognizing these issues, the Government of India passed the Forest Rights Act (FRA) 2006. This act empowers forest dwellers to claim their customary and traditional rights on forest land and resources through Individual Forest Rights (IFR), Community Rights (CR), and Community Forest Resources Rights (CFRR). 🔍 The Challenge: Navigating the Claim-Making Process 🔍 Despite the FRA, the intricacies involved in the claim-making process posed a major challenge for these marginalized communities. 💡 PRADAN: Facilitating Forest Rights-Claiming Process 💡 Professional Assistance For Development Action (PRADAN), one of India’s leading NGOs, has been facilitating the forest rights-claiming process in Odisha, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh. Over the years, PRADAN has achieved a major breakthrough by getting the claims accepted by the government using a digital mapping tool. 🌐 Digital Inclusion of Forest Dwelling Communities 🌐 This good practice note describes how PRADAN is assisting in digital land mapping and documentation to expedite the claim process under the Forest Rights Act-2006 in Rayagada, Odisha. This ensures the digital inclusion of Forest Dwelling Scheduled Tribes (FDSTs) and other traditional forest dwellers (OTFDs) in forest areas. Learn more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/emGjZAQ6 Connect with the team 👉 D. Alagu Niranjan, Ditty Maria Dominic, Nimisha Mittal, Rasheed Sulaiman V, Aayushi Malhotra, Niyati Singaraju, & Sheetal Sharma #ForestRightsAct #PRADAN #DigitalMapping #ForestDwellers #FDST #OTFD #ForestConservation #ClimateBenefits #LivelihoodDevelopment #ForestResources #LandRights #PropertyRights #TribalPopulation Professional Assistance For Development Action (PRADAN) Cadasta Foundation Centre for Research on Innovation and Science Policy (CRISP) CGIAR International Rice Research Institute

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Environmental literacy is so important

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Climate finance is critical to mitigating the severe impacts of extreme heat in South Asia. As record-breaking temperatures affect millions, targeted strategies such as heat action plans and infrastructure improvements are essential. Vulnerable communities, including low-income families, women, and marginalized groups, suffer the most. Efficient climate finance can support these communities through education, health services and sustainable construction. Transparent and efficient fund disbursement is essential to ensure resources reach those in need and build resilience to climate change. Explore the broader discussion on how climate finance can make a difference: https://lnkd.in/dXeMDMgG #thomaslloyd #renewableenergy #infrastructure #esg #netzero #asia #climatechange #sustainability #emergingmarkets #energytransition #electricity #biomass #BatteryInnovation

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This month, the European Parliament has taken a significant step forward with legislation that mandates large EU companies to consider human rights and environmental impacts within their operations and supply chains. This landmark decision highlights the importance of living incomes, living wages, and responsible purchasing practices. At AgUnity, we recognise that while compliance with the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (#CSDDD) is crucial, it's just the beginning. This legislation encourages meaningful engagement with smallholder producers, rather than disengagement, fostering a journey toward improved livelihoods and environmental harmony. We commend Solidaridad Network's perspective on using these regulations to promote real change rather than retreat from supplier relationships. It's an opportunity to reinforce our commitment to transforming agricultural value chains by integrating digital tools that enhance transparency and efficiency. To ensure the effective implementation of the CSDDD, resources such as those outlined by Solidaridad and partners including Fair Trade Advocacy Office (FTAO), Fairtrade International, and Rainforest Alliance are vital. These guidelines and supports are essential for empowering smallholder farmers worldwide, ensuring that the benefits of digital transformation reach those at the start of the supply chain. Learn more about how we can collectively support producers, countries, and companies in making the CSDDD inclusive and effective: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eA6n8ZKF #AgUnity #DigitalTransformation #Sustainability #CS3D #SupplyChainInnovation #SmallholderFarmers

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Mr. Wegner shared recent work from Bundesrechnungshof which identified how #greenbudgeting results greater #transparency in #climate action and can improve #audit preconditions with better #data and more information. #UN #INTOSAISymposium #SDG13 #climateaction

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The two complementary programs KEM and KLAR! were set up in Austria to support the country in their climate mitigation and adaptation efforts. KEM supports regions in transitioning to renewable energy, while KLAR! assists regions in climate change adaptation. Both programs operate through a bottom-up approach. Learn more about inspirational projects and practices in the highlights report of our webinar on climate: https://bit.ly/4df3ZSW Klima- und Energiefonds EU Environment and Climate CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency LIFE Programme Climate Alliance Pathways2Resilience EU Environment and Climate European Environmental Bureau Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) Euromontana ECOLISE MountResilience

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🌿 What are effective strategies for climate protection and nature conservation? This critical question was the focus of a recent event hosted by DIE ZEIT, in collaboration with KfW. Leaders from business and nature conservation came together to share insights and innovative solutions. Our Executive Director Stefanie Lang, highlighted the vital role of long-term commitments and collaboration with local communities in achieving impactful and sustainable conservation outcomes. #Biodiversity #Conservation #SustainableFinancing Watch the video here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eJfMzxkt

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🌏 COP16 Colombia 🌍 Click here for a break down of GBF targets and related Ipieca guidance 🔗 https://rebrand.ly/51lw2q7 The Global Biodiversity Framework (#GBF): 🌱 Includes 23 action-oriented targets for urgent action over the decade to 2030 🌱 The actions set out in each target need to be initiated immediately and completed by 2030 🌱 Together, the results will enable achievement of CBD’s 2050 vision of a nature positive world What does Ipieca do? 🌱 Works to raise awareness and support for the GBF 🌱 Provides good practice guidance to support its implementation across the oil, gas and alternative energy sector #PeaceWithNature

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Final call for articles for the ‘Co-Creating Regenerative Africa’ initiative! The articles will be based on or related to the following areas: (a) One, two, or all three crises that are our primary areas of focus: biodiversity loss, climate change, A Just Transition. (b) The place of climate and human diversity in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. (c) Conceptual and pragmatic distinctions between sustainability and regeneration. (d) Environmental protection. (e) Whole-system transformation behaviours, practices, and styles. (f) How the reorientation of mind and heart can bring total transformation in our lives. (g) Human mindset and heartset transformation - challenges and possible solution. (h) And related issues. Check the image below for more guidelines on submitting your articles. Please note that the last day to submit your topic and summary is July 31, 2024 and full article to be submitted by August 16, 2024. All articles should be sent to [email protected] Centre for Organization Leadership & Development (COLD)  Justine Chinoperekweyi, Ph.D., RODC, COLDC Mercedes E. Martin-Burgess Romina Vodicar #conference #OD #transformationalchange #organizationdevelopment #organisationaltransformation #OLDN2024

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A little over a week has passed since the conclusion of the #JuneClimateMeetings in Bonn – the Sixtieth Session of the Subsidiary Bodies. Reflecting on the significant progress achieved through meaningful dialogue and multilateralism, the spirit of global collaboration was evident, resulting in agreements on various agenda items – Agriculture, Gender, Adaptation, and Just Transition being some of them. Despite challenges faced, the collective determination to address #climatechange remains strong. The dedication and efforts of Parties, Party delegates, observers, and secretariat staff were crucial in ensuring the success of this session – it was a true collaborative process. As preparations for #COP29 in Baku kick off, the positive momentum and commitment to fulfilling global climate goals continue. A lot of work lies ahead especially on items whose technical work could not be completed in Bonn - like Global Goal on Adaptation; Mitigation Work Programme: Article 6 and Just Transitions. Check all outcomes of SB 60 before the reports are out: https://lnkd.in/eRnmfNKB https://lnkd.in/ezpzsfPT The time for action is now. #ClimateAction #UNFCCC #SB60 #COP29

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This week, policymakers are meeting in Bonn (Germany) at the 11th meeting of the #ParisAgreement's carbon market mechanism [Article 6.4] Supervisory Body (SB 011) to discuss a packed agenda, including the adoption of policies on: The grievance process which is mandated to provide an avenue for people who are harmed to seek remedy, and A sustainable development tool that aims to ensure that activities assess, manage, and avoid possible negative environmental and social impacts or promote positive ones and provides safeguards for the mechanism. Spoiler alert: What’s on the table is inadequate & risks harming people & ecosystems! Under international human rights law, those whose rights are violated are entitled to effective remedy. This obligation applies to the climate crisis, and remedy are vital to realizing climate justice for communities. To guarantee that communities have an avenue to seek effective remedy for the harm caused by carbon markets’ projects, an Independent grievance mechanism must be in place before any activities take place. The Appeals and Grievance Procedure must: Be independent and free of charge or fee Be easily accessible by anyone who thinks will be harmed by the project Be grounded in all human rights law Have adequate resources to freely investigate and be enforced Guarantee confidentiality of complaints #CarbonJustice #VoicesWeNeed #RightToRemedy #ClimateReparatons #ClimateJustice

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This week, policymakers are meeting in Bonn (Germany) at the 11th meeting of the #ParisAgreement's carbon market mechanism [Article 6.4] Supervisory Body (SB 011) to discuss a packed agenda, including the adoption of policies on: The grievance process which is mandated to provide an avenue for people who are harmed to seek remedy, and A sustainable development tool that aims to ensure that activities assess, manage, and avoid possible negative environmental and social impacts or promote positive ones and provides safeguards for the mechanism. Spoiler alert: What’s on the table is inadequate & risks harming people & ecosystems! Under international human rights law, those whose rights are violated are entitled to effective remedy. This obligation applies to the climate crisis, and remedy are vital to realizing climate justice for communities. To guarantee that communities have an avenue to seek effective remedy for the harm caused by carbon markets’ projects, an Independent grievance mechanism must be in place before any activities take place. The Appeals and Grievance Procedure must: Be independent and free of charge or fee Be easily accessible by anyone who thinks will be harmed by the project Be grounded in all human rights law Have adequate resources to freely investigate and be enforced Guarantee confidentiality of complaints #CarbonJustice #VoicesWeNeed #RightToRemedy #ClimateReparatons #ClimateJustice https://lnkd.in/dHvhM52Q

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WEBINAR | Driving resilience: Mobilizing finance for climate and biodiversity amid geopolitical tensions Join us for our final event in the nature and biodiversity series, where we will discuss climate change and biodiversity policies and financing in Eastern Europe and the EU Eastern Partnership countries. Hear from Arnold Kreilhuber, UN Environment Programme’s Regional Director for Europe, Keit Pentus-Rosimannus, Member of the European Court of Auditors, Iordanka-Rodika Iordanova, Moldova's Minister of Environment (2022-2024), and Lauri Tammiste, SEI Tallinn Centre Director. 📆 16 October 2024 🕑 10:00 - 12:00 CET 📍 Online 🔗 Register here: https://buff.ly/3XLZvwu Key topics: ▹ How do regional geopolitical tensions hinder collective efforts to address climate change and biodiversity loss? ▹ What strategies can effectively mobilize finance for tackling both crises, ensuring that investments in one area do not undermine progress in the other? ▹ What are the key opportunities and challenges the region is currently facing? #ClimateFinance #Biodiversity #GeopoliticalTensions #EasternEurope #EUEasternPartnership

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