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CECAN Centre for Evaluating Complexity Across the Nexus's Complexity Evaluation Toolkit helps evaluators navigate complex systems, address unpredictability in policy outcomes, and enhance decision-making across nexus domains like food, #water, #energy, and the #environment. https://lnkd.in/g-tYHz2V

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The new report and database from the Municipal Net-Zero Action Research Partnership (N-ZAP) provide crucial information relating to local climate action planning and implementation, GHG inventories, policy interventions and stakeholder engagement initiatives.     Watch this webinar recording to learn how N-ZAP’s new report can serve as a guide on the route to net zero: https://lnkd.in/gDZqXNH7 

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COP16 left unfinished business on table. However, some progress was made on a few key items: 🌿 Indigenous-led conservation: COP16 agreed to an an ambitious Programme of Work to ensure the continued integration and active engagement of Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous knowledge as integral components of effective KMGBF implementation and progress. 🐝 Climate change and biodiversity: COP16 agreed on steps to integrate climate and biodiversity finance, and encouraged countries to increase the use of nature-based solutions and ecosystem-based approaches. 💰 Finance: COP16 adopted a new financial mechanism, the Cali Fund, to share the benefits from the use of information derived from genetic resources. The Cali Fund will dedicate at least 50% of its funds for Indigenous Peoples and local communities. "Unfinished business at COP does not mean suspending work at home. We urge the Governments of Canada to accelerate the implementation of its 2030 Nature Strategy and the opportunities it presents for our vital natural resource sectors, Indigenous-led conservation economies, and communities." - Shaughn McArthur, Asociate Director of Government Relations, Nature United Read about key wins from COP16 and what's still needed to support nature and people: https://nature.ly/48Ar1St

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Check out the Climate Smart Communities Initiative ("CSCI")! This new initiative connects adaptation professionals with communities in need and accelerates the development of climate resilience plans and projects. Adaptation professionals can join the CSCI's searchable registry and benefit from funding, training, tools, and other resources. For more additional information about the initiative ➡️ https://bit.ly/3yOkx58. Follow the CSCI page or join the mailing list to get updates ➡️ https://bit.ly/46WcoYP! #adaptationprofessional #climateresilience #adaptation #climateadaptation #climateaction #climatefunding #climateinitiative #adaptationprofessionals

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With Funding from Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada, through WSP in Canada Climate Action Africa, we conducted a weeklong training of leaders and CSOs in Karamoja on #WomensClimateLeadership with the locally based NGO - GARD UGANDA (Grassroots Alliance for Rural Development). The training mainly focused on the role played by women in climate action, and the need to engage and amplify their voices in the face of climate change! In his own words, the Chief Administrative Officer, Moroto District, Kassim Kutosi emphasized the need for community sensitisation to enable the community to understand the science behind climate change and how it is contributed to by human activities they do like deforestation, and charcoal burning among others. ''When you bring the practices when people do not understand the reasons behind those practices, it is not enough. The practices may not be sustained. We need to start with sensitisation and mindset change for people to understand why the practices are important,'' he said. Some of the key learnings from the training: 👉🏾 Male engagement especially husbands, traditional leaders and elders to successfully embrace the new ideas 👉🏾 Training and sensitising women to understand their rights  👉🏾 Defining gender in the local context for communities to accept it.  👉🏾 Contextualising the international climate change agreements in the local context to help communities understand how agreements relate to them. Alinea International | Econoler| Oxfam International| Gabrielle Lepage

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This video, presented by the IAMC-TMX Socioeconomic Committee, provides an excellent overview of the impact of development on Indigenous communities.    https://lnkd.in/gSFEPK6v 

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CECAN's Complexity Evaluation Toolkit helps evaluators navigate complex systems, address unpredictability in policy outcomes, and enhance decision-making across nexus domains like food, water, energy, and the environment. https://lnkd.in/e3uHSAtV Starting with an introduction to complexity and how it impacts policy and policy evaluation, the toolkit tackles issues in commissioning, designing and managing evaluations through real-world case studies. The toolkit is organised into five chapters, connecting the reader to useful resources along the way: Chapter 1: Introduction to evaluation and complexity Chapter 2: Commissioning a complex evaluation Chapter 3: Designing an evaluation Chapter 4: Managing an evaluation Chapter 5: Achieving impact Sources CECAN. (2021). The Complexity Evaluation Toolkit. July 2021. Version 1.0. Retrieved from:

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❤️ We want to express our deep gratitude to the International Funders for Indigenous Peoples for their advocacy in demonstrating the significance of contributing to Indigenous-led funds. This article emphasizes the crucial role of Indigenous-led funds and the impactful work they are undertaking, not only in shaping philanthropy but, more importantly, in benefiting Indigenous Peoples and their communities. #IndigenousLedFunds #IndigenousPhilanthropy Read the article here 👇https://lnkd.in/eYax_MP8

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📣 The Investment Climate Reform Facility, a collaborative project by SNV, GIZ, Expertise France, and the British Council, has published its 2023-2024 Annual Report! The report highlights the Facility’s impactful work on improving the business environment and investment climate across African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) countries. 🎯 Key achievements within the year include: ✅ 72 ACP countries reached through various initiatives. ✅ 91 partner organisations supported to improve the business environment. ✅ 62 business environment interventions completed, with 57% focusing on promoting gender equality.  ✅ 61 Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) supported through capacity building. ✅ 183 knowledge products and 135 technical reports published.   At the ICR Facility, we believe that inclusive economies are stronger. By prioritising gender equality, we work to ensure equal opportunities for full participation in economic life.   🔗 Curious to learn more? Dive into the Annual Report to see the positive changes we are contributing to across ACP countries: https://lnkd.in/egZ9cFuu Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Expertise France, and British Council

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Are you a #MissionClimateAdaptation Charter Signatory in need of support to enhance your climate adaptation planning? Apply for the #MIP4Adapt #TechnicalAssistance 👉 https://ow.ly/CQtv50U77zi Delivered in your national language and tailored to your region's unique needs, the support will help you navigate the often complex and challenging path to climate resilience.🌍 #EUMissions #HorizonEU

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I had a chance to attend this webinar today, which included two panels - one focussed on policy the other on business. My big takeaways are: It’s likely the US will leave COP and try to leave the UN framework on climate although it’s unclear if they can legally do the ladder. It’s difficult to predict how Trump will act beyond the rhetoric, but we can anticipate an unstable policy environment and likely less investment in clean energy. It’s better to analyze Trump’s personal business interest and alignments for insight. If you read Project 2025, the future looks more dire as it calls for significant cuts to federal departments and the rescinding of the IRA. While the US presents uncertainty there is certainty in climate change continuing to worsen, and businesses would do well to continue to invest in solutions that they can scale. This isn’t the first time the US has pulled out of global climate agreements, and in the past, we have not seen a bandwagon impact. Countries are concerned with the direction of the economy, which is moving towards renewables and climate action. Cities will continue to push countries to act and will take a bigger leadership role globally. There may be opportunities for Canadian businesses who can recruit talent that is likely to leave the US through this period. There is also an opportunity to compete on execution, timeliness, and regulation in some clean economy, sectors since it’s likely the US will get bogged down in approving any new businesses. It’s going to be important for indigenous businesses to pay close attention to where opportunities might exist in the US. It will take courageous corporations to stay the course and continue to commit to their values by supporting indigenous partnerships and procurement from indigenous businesses.

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#social impact in mining#centre of social excellence# 83% of people interviewed confirm the impact of the CSE Guinea program in strenghtening collaboration among mining stakeholders#92,6% confirm their training contribution in conflict resolution in mining areas.

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Are you looking to kick-start your career advancement and contribute to a climate resilient future? Introducing Climate Risk Institute's NEW Infrastructure and Climate Resilience Planning Micro-credential, in partnership with Royal Roads University - Professional and Continuing Studies. Don't miss out on upcoming courses starting in October and November: https://lnkd.in/g_5YE5HJ This Micro-credential provides practitioners working across the infrastructure sector, as well as those working in climate change risk assessment, management, and adaptation, with essential skills in climate risk assessment, adaptation strategies, and climate resilience planning. Over a series of four customizable course options, leading industry experts will support your learning as you: 🚀 Develop essential knowledge and skills in climate risk assessment and climate risk assessment frameworks, processes, and protocols 🚀 Learn strategies for effective climate and risk communication 🚀 Gain insights into climate policy and law, including issues related to professional liability 🚀 Apply climate change science and risk assessment to practical infrastructure scenarios 🚀 Learn principles of resilient and climate-ready design to apply throughout the infrastructure life cycle Learn more about this program and register for courses today! https://lnkd.in/ga2v_qaA #ClimateSmartPolicy #ResilientInfrastructure #ClimateChangeAdaptation #InfrastructureDevelopment #Engineers #InfrastructurePractitioner #ClimateResilience #ProcurementStrategies #EngineeringExcellence #ProfessionalDevelopment #AssetManagers #Planners #PublicSector #Risk #Engineering #Municipal #Training #credentials

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🌍 Celebrate Earth Day with CDA! 🌎 Explore the interactive graphic below to learn how CDA's research on the environment-fragility-peace nexus contributes to the SDGs. Practitioners understand climate change is having extreme effects on livelihoods, resource use, economies, health, gender dynamics, migration, and governance - but they are too often ill-equipped to synthesize local and global knowledge into timely analysis and decision-making. 💡 CDA has developed practitioner-centered, evidence-based tools and assessment frameworks fit for purpose, learning with communities that struggle at the forefront of, yet thrive within, crisis. Diana Campos Siad Darwish, PhD Ruth Rhoads Allen Maureen Moriarty, PhD, CAMS Seth Owusu-Mante Jnr. Jessica Wattman Neil Levine

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