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French Observatory of Access Conditions to the Ecological Transition, 2024 edition ▶️ Objective: to track the evolution of access conditions to the transition for French households  ▶️ The ecological transition can only happen if all households have access to solutions. The issue of access to transition solutions is therefore crucial for climate policies.  ❓ Where do we stand today in France? Do all households have access to the ecological transition? What about low- and middle-income households?  👉 Read the report by Charlotte Vailles and Sirine Ousaci from #I4CE https://lnkd.in/ePQZ8e9k #EcologicalTransition #PublicFinance #Investments  

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🌍 Call for Proposals: Climate Action Window (CAW) Technical Assistance Sub-Window 🌍 The African Development Bank has opened a Call for Proposals for the Climate Action Window to mobilize critical climate finance across Africa. With a goal of raising $4 billion in the 2023-2025 ADF cycle, the CAW supports vulnerable communities and boosts capacity for climate adaptation and mitigation. 🚀 Benefits: - Fast access to climate finance for impactful projects - Support for vulnerable and fragile communities - Opportunity to scale up climate action across 37 African countries 🗓 Apply by: 11:59 PM GMT, 5th February 2025 🔗 Read More & Apply Now: https://wp.me/p23f03-bH2 #ClimateAction #ClimateFinance #Africa #Sustainability #ClimateAdaptation #GreenDevelopment #AfDB #ADF #ClimateJustice #VulnerableCommunities #COP29 #ClimateSolutions #ApplicationOpen #SustainableAfrica

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CACCI FIELD NOTES Vulnerability to Climate Change in Senegal! Since 2015, Senegal has been engaged in the process of developing its National Adaptation Plan (NAP). In this context, assessing household vulnerability to climate change is an important step to identify medium- and long-term adaptation options. The aim of this brief is to provide household vulnerability assessments to support the design and implementation of ongoing climate adaptation actions. To this end, the authors have followed the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) framework to estimate the composite Vulnerability to Climate Change (VCC) Index. Download the brief for more information: https://shorturl.at/Miw3Y

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𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐚 🌱 CDRI collaborated with Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) to conduct a scoping study, outlining the five priorities to support Cambodia’s green economic transition as a pathway toward Cambodia Vision 2050: 🔵 Unlocking private and public finance will be key to accelerating the transition 🔵More evidence is needed on the trade-offs between different growth pathways 🔵The circular economy provides new opportunities to green Cambodia’s manufacturing 🔵To seize the job potential of a green and circular economy, skills development needs to be a priority  🔵Leaving no one behind in a green economic transformation CDRI is delighted to see these priorities were highlighted in the first National Steering Committee Meeting, chaired by HE San Vanty, Permanent Secretary of State at the Ministry of Environment, marking a significant milestone in Cambodia's journey towards a sustainable future. 🌱 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gkJjHMh8 #GreenEconomy #SustainableDevelopment #Cambodia2050

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Among major climate challenges, how can key players committed to #ClimateAction in Morocco build and implement inclusive climate resilience? Here are some key takeaways from our conversation last week with leading climate experts and activists: 🟠 Water is a key natural resource. Persistent droughts and extreme weather events such as flash floods have caused significant loss and damage. Strengthening climate literacy and technical and institutional capacities is critical for resilience. 🟠 Extreme weather events also exacerbate social inequities and migration challenges. A risk-informed approach can help. 🟠 Several groups (e.g., women, young people, the elderly, persons with disabilities, the poor, nomadic populations) that rely heavily on natural resources for their livelihoods are more vulnerable to climate variability and extremes. Their lived experience and knowledge must be central in climate action activities. 🟠 At the same time, climate finance is inaccessible to many of these underrepresented groups. The public sector can help de-risk such investments. 🟠 The physical and mental health of young people along with employment and education access are at risk due to water scarcity and extreme weather events. 🟠 Only a small fraction of international climate finance is directed to youth-led initiatives. This must change to allow youth to take their rightful place in driving climate efforts. 🟠 Persons with disabilities often remain sidelined in climate negotiations. The diversity of their identities must be incorporated into disability-inclusive climate and emergency-preparedness policies. 🟠 Well-aligned NDC and NAP preparation and implementation can ensure improved policy coordination. Jennifer Denno Cissé | Caroline Staub, PhD | Ellen Bomasang | Molly Hellmuth, PhD

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Women are the most vulnerable to environmental degradation due to their traditional roles. The impact of Bretton Woods Policies on environmental degradation can be analyzed by examining some of the policies and practices that worsen environmental degradation, taking the example of the damage sustained by Moroccan women. #ClimateCrisis #Morocco #PayUp Read about it here 👉🏿👉🏿 https://lnkd.in/ecpkmNaJ

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🌏 As #G20 leaders gathered in Rio, the High-level Segment of #COP29 resumed yesterday. Developing nations stressed robust NCQG climate finance, prioritising grants for adaptation, loss, and damage. The EU pushed for a broader contributor base and a balance with mitigation. 💪 Presidency and ministerial consultations continued yesterday, alongside technical negotiations. With only a few days to go, ministers will now need to bridge divides across the different issues, and push all agenda items forward to forge a high-ambition, balanced COP29 package. 📑 Discussions are expected to continue at all levels today, notably to engage on new iterations of text. On NCQG, the Presidency and ministerial pairs face a critical challenge: cutting through the stalemate on donor base vs quantum sequencing. 💸 Despite some pledges to the Adaptation Fund and Loss and Damage Response Fund yesterday, finance commitments still fall short. What’s needed now is a clear path forward to progress on the global goal on adaptation (GGA) and to unlock the necessary finance to support resilience. 🗓️ The Presidency stocktaking plenary today is an important moment to gauge progress made across all issues. Each ministerial pair will report back on yesterday’s consultations, and the Presidency will chart the path forward.

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https://wp.me/p8cDQ4-dAx Climate Justice: The Environmental Impact of the Ukraine Invasion and Gaza Conflict ! In an increasingly interconnected world, the ripple effects of conflicts extend far beyond immediate human suffering and geopolitical instability, exacerbating global challenges such as environmental degradation and climate change. The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and the ongoing violence in Gaza have unleashed humanitarian disasters with grave ecological consequences. Yulia Svyrydenko Kostiantyn Koshelenko Tetyana Berezhna Iryna Kopanytsia Liubov Velychko Iaroslav Kryl Anastasiia Kudria Tetiana Lukeria monjed azmi jadou Kakali Das Rituraj Phukan #ClimateChange #ClimateJustice #Ukraine #Gaza #AirPollution #Cop29Azerbaijan #Cop29 #UNFCCC #PeoplesSecretariatForClimateJustice #Mahabahu

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Heatwaves will become more frequent also in Europe according to the IPCC. The science is clear. Climate policies need to be aligned with science and include stronger resilience plans. Together we are stronger. #SHEBuildsBridges #WEBuildBridges for #ClimateAction. #Heat #Resilience #Policies

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#Wednesday reading recommendation 📰: ⚡Access to clean cooking in Rwandan refugee camps is a pressing issue, with traditional fuels like firewood and charcoal posing environmental and health risks. To tackle this challenge, our Steering group member UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, provides #energy assistance, primarily in the form of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and cash for energy (CfE) support. However, these solutions are costly and unsustainable in the long run, failing to stimulate a local clean cooking market. In 2024, The Geneva Technical Hub (GTH) conducted a field mission to support UNHCR's efforts in #Rwanda regarding clean energy provision for cooking, conducting assessments and consultations in Mahama and Kigeme refugee camps. The goal? To develop sustainable and affordable strategies that meet the cooking needs of refugees while fostering a thriving #CleanCooking market.⬇️ 🔗https://lnkd.in/dS4dtTsa #HumanitarianEnergy

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It is heartening to see strong support for ambitious #ClimateAction and keeping the #ParisAgreement’s 1.5C target alive in the official Declaration from #G7 #climate, #energy & #environment Ministers. This includes, among others, phasing out of #FossilFuels with the first step being a rapid phase-out of ‘unabated #coal power generation’, clear recognition of the nexus between #ClimateChange, #biodiversity loss and pollution and the need to act urgently to address this triple threat, accelerating industrial #decarbonisation, and the creation of a G7 action hub to drive #adaptation initiatives. While ambition and political commitments are important, implementation is what will truly enable the transformative change required to make the low carbon transition, stem (and hopefully reverse) biodiversity loss and guarantee a more sustainable future. #SustainableDevelopment https://lnkd.in/gUVvvcts

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🌲🌍🏔️ Tajikistan's rich biodiversity is vital to 70% of its population. ✔️Protecting this biodiversity is crucial for the nation's sustainable development. 🌿An interagency workshop in Dushanbe discussed updated national biodiversity targets, supported by UNDP Tajikistan and Global Environment Facility aligning with the new Global Biodiversity Framework. Watch this video to gain more insights ⬇️

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2023 At a Glance 👀 :   🛫From deployments in major humanitarian crises including📍Haiti,📍occupied Palestinian Territory,📍Türkiye and📍Sudan.    ➡️To empowering risk reduction initiatives in Afghanistan🇦🇫; to ➡️Creating lasting and impactful change in Colombia🇨🇴 and Iraq🇮🇶; to ➡️To responding to the health crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo🇨🇩; to ➡️Boosting on demand #IM services through our Humanitarian Information Support Teams across Ethiopia🇪🇹, Mozambique🇲🇿, Nigeria🇳🇬 and Somalia🇸🇴; to ➡️Supporting Ukraine’s🇺🇦 Humanitarian Response    Discover more in our Annual Report 2023👇 https://lnkd.in/dbTWdZTD

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💦 How can we address drought and build resilience in a changing climate? The online course "Integrated Drought Management: Early Warning and Monitoring" provides resources to encourage a proactive integrated approach towards drought policy and implementation. Enroll now 👇 🔗 bit.ly/droughtmanagement Also available in French 👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/euirNvZK In this course, you will: 🔎 discover the three pillars essential to effective drought management; 📊 learn to use monitoring and early warning systems; 💧 connect the dots between drought management and broader sustainability goals. Start today 👇 bit.ly/droughtmanagement This course is done in partnership with: UNEP-DHI Centre on Water and Environment | World Meteorological Organization | Global Water Partnership #DroughtManagement #ClimateAction #SDGs #WaterKnowledgeforAll

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AfDB Launches Climate Action Window to Boost Resilience in Africa  At #COP29 in Azerbaijan, the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) unveiled the #ClimateActionWindow (CAW) Technical Assistance Facility, aimed at tackling climate challenges in 37 low-income African nations.  Key Details:   ✅ Funding Pool: With an initial $56 million, CAW focuses on adaptation (75%), mitigation (15%), and technical assistance (10%) projects, supporting efforts aligned with the Paris Agreement, #NationallyDeterminedContributions (NDCs), and #NationalAdaptationPlans (NAPs).  ✅Grant Opportunities: Governments, NGOs, UN agencies, and regional organizations can apply for grants ranging from $260,000 to $1.3 million until February 2025.  ✅Global Partnerships: Collaborations with Green Climate Fund (GCF) and Global Environment Facility (GEF) enhance its impact.  -The initiative has already identified 80 projects worth $800 million, with 41 funded. Donors like the UK, Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland are backing #CAW. -African leaders like Côte d’Ivoire’s Konan Jacques Assahoré and Chad’s Fatima Haram praised the initiative’s potential to protect vulnerable communities. -Kevin KARIUKI, #AfDB’s Vice President for Power, Energy, and Climate Change, emphasized its role in helping countries meet climate goals while driving sustainable development.  Here is more: https://lnkd.in/dh3rYQ9q #COP29 #ClimateFinance #AfDB #Africa

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Last week, global leaders gathered at the UN General Assembly (#UNGA) and New York Climate Week (#NYCW) to address urgent global challenges and #ClimateAction. Amid rising geopolitical tensions, discussions focused on reforming multilateral systems, advancing climate finance, and boosting international cooperation to meet climate goals. As we approach COP29, several critical themes emerged: 🌍 Reforming multilateralism: Calls for a more inclusive and just UN system were front and centre. Leaders underscored the importance of reforming global institutions to better address climate and security challenges. ⚖️Leadership gaps: While several leaders, including the UK, Brazil, Azerbaijan, Samoa and other developing countries, emphasised the need for climate action in their speeches, others failed to address urgent priorities like climate finance and updating plans ahead of COP29. 💰Financing climate action: Momentum grew around reforming international financial systems and securing climate finance, yet no clear consensus was reached. The private sector also played a key role in discussing solutions, particularly in funding climate transitions. 🔄Mitigation & adaptation: While mitigation commitments were reiterated, debate over fossil fuel phase-out remained contentious. At the same time, adaptation and resilience gained increased attention, with a focus on protecting vulnerable communities. With less than seven weeks until #COP29, urgent action is needed to build political momentum, especially around financing and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Upcoming events, such as the pre-COP and the World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings, present crucial opportunities for leaders to advance climate action and secure necessary funding. 🔗 Read more in our latest blog, co-authored by Kaysie Brown and Cosima Cassel, for a comprehensive analysis of the key takeaways from UNGA and NYCW and the crucial actions needed as we approach COP29. 👇 https://lnkd.in/eFCuhSgB

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At #SBI4, the Parties selected 18 organizations in a multilateral push to bolster the implementation of the #BiodiversityPlan. These include: Commission des Forêts d'Afrique Centrale (COMIFAC), Centre De Suivi Écologique, Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development, Observatoire du Sahara et du Sahel (OSS) Sahara and Sahel Observatory, SA Biodiversity South African National Biodiversity Institute, Instituto de Investigación de Recursos Biológicos Alexander von Humboldt, CARICOM: Caribbean Community, Comision Centroamericana de Ambiente y Desarrollo CCAD, ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity, IUCN Asia , IUCN Regional Office for West Asia , Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences (NIES), The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia, European Commission, IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation, IUCN Regional Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (ECARO), Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences, and Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP). Click the link below to learn about the selection of these centres and the way they will bring the Parties to the CBD closer to halting and reversing biodiversity loss by 2030 👇 🔗: https://lnkd.in/gEuUnZuR

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NEW BLOG 📝: In Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, laundering of conflict timber is made possible due to systemic corruption and illicit financial flows in the timber sector. As Mozambique moves to curb the illicit wildlife trade and the accompanying illicit financial flows that drain the country of much needed funds to support peacebuilding, CDA Senior Associate Maureen Moriarty, PhD, CAMS describes how CDA's Conflict Sensitivity in Land Governance tool offers practical and hands-on guidance.

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