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🌍 [#COP29] As global leaders gather for major COP conferences this year, including COP16 on #biodiversity, COP29 on #climatechange, and COP16 on desertification, one thing is clear: interconnected environmental challenges demand unified action.   🚨 However, the gap between ambition and action remains vast, highlighted by the disappointing negotiations around the new collective quantified goal (NCQG).   From a bigger perspective, these negative signals are indeed balanced by the growing corporate momentum of the climate-biodiversity nexus, highlighting a growing demand for innovative private-sector financing solutions driving transformative change.   As political shifts may test global commitments, it is vital for market players to remain steadfast in advancing sustainability goals; and encourage more action in view of COP30 where countries should bring the world closer to the goal of staying below 2°C.   👉 Explore our latest paper to uncover actionable insights from COP discussions, and learn how #sustainablefinance can lead the charge in mitigating these interrelated crises: https://lnkd.in/ezsqeKEY

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The COP29 Presidency outlines key strategic priorities for 2024 to enhance climate ambition and enable action - in solidarity for a green world - with a focus on : - Climate finance: getting an agreement on the The New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance (NCQG) - NDCs: mobilizing all Parties to submit new Nationally Determined Contributions and climate action plans that match the level of ambition agreed in Paris. See also the timelines with the Heads of States and Leaders Summit taking place from November 11th to 13th and the finance day on the 14th of November 2024. Let’s continue to unite and stay mobilized for climate action. Together we are stronger. Together WE Build Bridges for Climate & Sustainability. COP29 Azerbaijan María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés Elise Buckle Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim

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Have you heard about a set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs) set forward by the #UnitedNations, and adopted by all UN Member States in 2015? Centred on these SDGs, the 2030 Agenda is a global framework aimed at improving the planet and the quality of human life around the world by the year 2030. The SDGs are an urgent call for action by all countries. The UN General Protocol for SDGs (#UNGP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting these 17 goals and empowering businesses and communities to commit to all 17 SDGs through evaluation, expert support, and education. We are determined to advance sustainable development, foster unbiased access to opportunities, and create a better world. Join us NOW and stay tuned for more information. #2030Agenda #GlobalSustainableDevelopment #SaveTheWorld Image source: United Nations (2024)

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Check out the Truly Global’ – Regional Outlook on the 2030 Climate Solutions publication was just published by the United Nations Climate Change High-Level Champions and the Marrakech Partnership. It is a follow-up to the the 2030 Climate Solutions: an Implementation Roadmap (#COP28) in response to the first global stocktake (GST), and includes a reference to Mobility for Africa’s work within Africa. This second version of the flagship publication, adopts the perspective of non-Party stakeholders in three regions that traditionally have been underrepresented in global #climate action: #Africa, #Asia and #LatinAmerica and the #Caribbean. It looks at the priorities they have set to transform each system, the barriers they face in doing so and the actions they recommend to accelerate system transformation. 📢 Mobility for Africa is mentioned in the transport chapter! https://lnkd.in/dqUMGSnn

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𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲: Can it help achieve food sovereignty? #Senegal is grappling with the negative impacts of globalised industrial #food systems, which have led to land degradation, biodiversity loss, #climatechange impacts and persistent import dependencies. With a new government in power that has made sovereignty a top priority, alternative ways of production are gaining momentum: #Agroecology promotes a holistic food system that respects biodiversity, social equity and economic sustainability. In our latest blog post, Lise Landrin introduces the #ARTSprogramme - a transdisciplinary initiative following the emerging agroecological transition in Senegal. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dTd7uxDb

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SBI4 kicked off today! 🌍✨ The CBD Women’s Caucus is dedicated to achieving gender responsiveness,in the monitoring and the implementation of the Biodiversity Plan . Here are key points from the opening statement : 1️⃣ **Consistency in Decisions**: Success depends on applying all COP15 decisions, including Decision 15/11 on the Gender Plan of Action. 2️⃣ **Human Rights and Accountability**: Urgent actions, thorough monitoring, and transparent reporting are needed, especially for women and girls. 3️⃣ **Mandatory Safeguards**: Voluntary approaches are not enough. Compliance with social and environmental safeguards must be mandatory. 4️⃣ **Inclusive Implementation**: We must ensure ambitious plans are implemented justly and inclusively, considering the needs of women and girls affected by biodiversity loss. The CBD Women’s Caucus stands ready as a dedicated partner in this endeavor. Let’s prioritize gender equality to protect biodiversity for future generations. 🔗Check the full statement here : https://rb.gy/luw3l8 UN Biodiversity #CBDWomensCaucus #BiodiversityPlan #Biodiversity #GenderEquality

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[POLICY BRIEFING] The Global South has struggled to advance mechanisms under the UNFCCC to address climate-related loss and damage. While relevant mechanisms have been created, there's ongoing contestation around the support that developing countries should receive as they face increasing loss and damage due to climate impacts. Some progress has been made in advancing the loss and damage agenda – from initial denial and marginalisation by some Parties in UNFCCC processes, to accepting it as a third pillar of climate action alongside mitigation and adaptation and taking concrete steps towards loss and damage financing. But the scale of action and the pace of progress do not match the urgency of the matter. This briefing lays out several recommendations to address this: 🪙The Global South should unite under #G77 and China for a fair #climatefinance goal. 📝#COP29 must maintain the Loss and Damage Fund criteria and donor base per UNFCCC standards. 🎯The Santiago Network should finalise guidelines for technical assistance. 🌍Global South think tanks should aid L&D negotiations. 🫂Brazil should leverage its 2024 G20 Presidency and 2025 COP Presidency to advance loss and damage negotiations. Download our research for more. https://bit.ly/3YhDO9d

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[#COP16 ] Numerous #companies already invest in biodiversity #projects to mitigate the risks associated with the degradation of nature within their value chains. This is great! 🤝 But the problem is that it is not enough to preserve huge #biodiversity #hotspots that fall outside the value chain of all companies, like numerous forests in Congo Basin or Brazil.  ➡ What if the OBC methodology provided a simple #framework that enables companies to manage biodiversity risks in their value chains while also incentivizing them to contribute to the biodiversity #strategy of countries with biodiversity hotspots ? 🛎 Let’s explore this together at COP16 Colombia. Come and meet us! 👋 Would you like to participate in the deployment of biodiversity certificates? You are welcome to join aDryada, Ardian, ATIBT , Biota, Bouygues Construction, EcoAct, EcoTree France, Le Printemps des Terres, FRANSYLVA Fédération Forestiers Privés de France, Icade, Kering, La Belle Forêt, Pernod Ricard, Planète Urgence, Reforest'Action, Noé, FRONTERRA, France Valley, Fondation GoodPlanet, etc. https://lnkd.in/e35aDkDM - Sylvie Goulard, International Advisory Panel on Biodiversity Credits, Actu-Environnement. Alexis Gazzo

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The COP29 Presidency outlines key strategic priorities for 2024 to enhance climate ambition and enable action - in solidarity for a green world - with a focus on : - Climate finance: getting an agreement on the The New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance (NCQG) - NDCs: mobilizing all Parties to submit new Nationally Determined Contributions and climate action plans that match the level of ambition agreed in Paris. See also the timelines with the Heads of States and Leaders Summit taking place from November 11th to 13th and the finance day on the 14th of November 2024.

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Learn more on how France is addressing climate change resilience! The evaluation report below shows the impact of ERDF and EAFRD on resource efficiency, low-carbon economy and climate change 👉 https://bit.ly/3ALXYyI

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🌍 Climate Finance 2024: Steering Toward COP29 in Baku 🌍 As we approach #COP29 in Baku, global attention sharpens on a critical force for change in Africa : Climate Finance. With mounting climate challenges worldwide, the evolving landscape of climate finance is central to achieving transformative goals and enhancing resilience. Here are key trends to watch in 2024: 🔹 Private Sector Growth: Private finance in climate action, especially in high-impact regions like Africa, is on the rise, doubling between 2020 and 2022. This growth signals stronger commercial engagement, particularly in energy and sustainable infrastructure​. 🔹 Adaptation and Mitigation Convergence: The once-clear line between adaptation and mitigation projects is becoming less defined with the rise of dual-benefit projects. These projects, designed to deliver both adaptation and mitigation outcomes, are emerging as a crucial means to support the monetization of adaptation initiatives that previously would have been deemed non-bankable. This shift represents a key innovation in climate finance, making more adaptation-focused projects attractive to investors by showcasing both climate resilience and returns​. 🔹 Carbon Markets Expansion: Carbon markets in Africa have seen significant demand growth, outpacing other regions. Initiatives like the Africa Carbon Markets Initiative offer pathways to tap into this trend while supporting local communities​. 🔹 Debt Solutions for Resilience: Countries in debt distress require new funding models, and COP29 presents a timely platform to advocate for debt-for-climate swaps and concessional funding mechanisms, making resilience affordable for all​. 🌍 The 2024 Landscape of Climate Finance in Africa by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) offers invaluable insights into these trends and reveals both the opportunities and challenges on the road ahead. A special congratulations to CPI for their dedicated work and commitment to advancing climate finance solutions. Their efforts are instrumental in guiding climate action as we look toward a more resilient and sustainable future. Link to the report in the comments. #ClimateFinance #Sustainability #ClimateAction #COP29 #AfricaClimateFinance #Baku2024 #Adaptation #Resilience #CarbonMarkets

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When facing the climate emergency, every action matters🌱 Like you, we are deeply concerned, as climate disruption unfolds before our eyes public responses remain inadequate in the face of this challenge 💪 At Climate Action Accelerator, we are convinced we have the means to act. We are proposing new models to accelerate the transition to a sustainable future and contribute to a domino effect. How? 🔬 We run a transformation laboratory for concrete solutions that respect planetary boundaries, through resilient hospitals, decarbonisation roadmaps and other projects. 📊 We strengthen frontline actors and share open source resources for large-scale impact. ✍️ We amplify by discussing with public and private decision-makers to promote policies that facilitate the transition. With our 34 committed partners, we have proved that we know how to make an impact. But time is running out and we need your support to go further. Take action: ✅ Donate now to support our mission: https://lnkd.in/d6Tw2qYi ✅ Share our message with others : https://lnkd.in/dK_FCb7p Together, we can take action, protect and prepare our future. #ClimateEmergency #EcologicalTransition #Donation #Action #Climate Bruno Jochum Guillaume Le Duc 💚 Pierre BEURRIER Béatrice Godefroy Alexa LeBlanc Macarena Castro Alexandre Robert Bastienne Tiberghien Blerim Arslani Cedric MARTIN Clotilde Belin Hichem Demortier Jean Colrat Kiran Jobanputra Liliya Marsano Margot van Eijkern Mélody Verot Paolo Sévègnes Pascal Carré Sonja Rossmann Sonja Schmid Quentin ROQUES Zaninka Mariane Ntagungira

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🌿 Have you heard about REGILIENCE’s capacity-building activities? Our Open Training Sessions (OTS) are designed to help European regions and local actors understand the support available for climate adaptation—covering everything from European-level opportunities to practical tools, funding, and sectoral solutions. We’ve already covered topics like: - The EU landscape on resilience - Steps towards climate resilience - Financial support for regional adaptation - Multi-level governance These sessions are open to all interested parties and took place since March 2023 to 2025, with 10 events split into two cycles. Missed a session? Don’t worry: all of them are recorded and available 👉 https://bit.ly/3SN7xCQ 👉 Stay tuned for the next session and help drive the conversation on climate resilience! #ClimateResilience #HorizonEU #Training Institute for European Energy and Climate Policy Foundation (IEECP) l FEDARENE l F6S Innovation l North West Croatia Regional Energy and Climate Agency (REGEA) I adelphi I Fresh Thoughts Consulting GmbH l Resilient Cities Network l Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa l ICLEI Europe l ARSINOE_EU l Climate Impetus l TransformAr I Mission Implementation Platform for Adaptation to Climate Change (MIP4Adapt) I Pathways2Resilience I REACHOUT

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Struggling to integrate #ClimateChange risks into your #SustainabilityReporting? Unsure where to find the right data or feeling overwhelmed by the information? 👇 Join us for the webinar "𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬" 🗓 Thursday, 10th October 2024 | 15h CEST | Online In this session, Melike Dugan and Isabel Caballero-Leiva will clarify the complexities of climate #PhysicalRisk reporting, providing actionable insights for #SustainabilityTeams, consultants, and those shaping sustainability strategies: ▪ Key Reporting Directives: Sustainability Disclosures, Materiality (Double and Financial), Physical Risks ▪ Physical Risks Explained: Definitions, EU Framework Alignment, Climate Scale Risk Tool With evolving regulations and increasing investor focus on #ClimateRisks, walk away with a clearer understanding of how to effectively integrate them into your reporting. 🔗 Secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/d3s5pn4j

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Have you read Ipieca’s 2023 Annual Review ? A 50th anniversary special, this edition looks back on: ♦ Key milestones from the last 5 decades ♦ Ipieca Principles - 1 year anniversary ♦ Contributions to United Nations conventions and initiatives ♦ Ipieca's climate, nature, people and sustainability work programmes Download to learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eD3Hr4jh #Ipieca50

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