Rebecca Kershaw

🌍 International Climate Coalition Calls for Climate Justice at COP29 This week, the Dutch International Climate Coalition (IKC), of which Cordaid is a proud member, presented its key recommendations to the Dutch government ahead of COP29 in Baku, taking place from November 11 to 29. In our joint position paper, we emphasise the urgent need for equitable climate solutions that prioritise climate justice, especially as vulnerable communities continue to bear the brunt of the global climate crisis. Our recommendations outline clear actions the Dutch government can take to support fair, ambitious climate policies at COP29.  📄 Curious to learn more? You can read the full statement below and discover our collective vision for a just and sustainable future.  #ClimateJustice #COP29 #InternationaleKlimaatCoalitie #IKC

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🌍🌱 Driving Resilience: Dutch Companies Tackling Climate Change Adaptation 🌱🌍 The climate crisis is at the forefront of many Dutch companies' agendas, as they actively work to reduce emissions. Yet, for many, adapting to climate change remains "uncharted territory," even though it plays a critical role in ensuring future business resilience. The new report by the Netherlands Red Cross, titled "Adapting to the Consequences of Climate Change: Touchpoints, Practical Tools, and Recommendations for Your Company," underscores this challenge. It provides invaluable insights and practical tools to help companies navigate this essential aspect of sustainability. A key takeaway? Embracing climate adaptation not only strengthens our businesses but also offers a pathway to support resilience efforts in the Global South. Let's lead the way in climate action and adaptation! 🌍💪 #ClimateAction #Sustainability #BusinessResilience #GlobalImpact #NetherlandsRedCross #ClimateAdaptation

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Are you familiar with the saying "well begun is half done"? The saying is from Dutch: "Good preparation is half the work." Have you started preparing your sustainability reporting? #esg #sustainability #sustainabilityreporting

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Ready for another update on the latest sustainability news? Norselab’s latest #ImpactInsights is just out. The 16th edition is curated by our impact analyst, Christiaan Griffejoen. 🌱 🛢️ A new UCL report reveals that current fossil fuel production is more than enough to meet global energy demands while delivering on international climate targets. 💸 According to the Financial Times, the global shift to green energy is set to cost US $9 trillion, but who will pay the bill remains an unanswered question. 👻 Shell has sold millions of «phantom» carbon credits based on emissions savings that -actually- never happened. 💼 Deloitte’s 2024 ESG in M&A Trends Survey shows that understanding ESG’s impact on deal valuations has made it a key part of M&A strategies. The survey reports that 70% of companies have abandoned acquisitions due to ESG concerns. 📦 A study revealed that the global energy transition could make a significant portion of the shipping industry obsolete, leading to numerous "ghost ships". Read the full article below 👇 https://lnkd.in/dy3FTPuN Christiaan Griffejoen - Oda Standal - Inès van Tol - Maria de Perlinghi #Norselab #ImpactInvesting #SustainabilityNews #Meaningfulness 

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Cerac participated last Wednesday on the first ever European Roundtable on Climate Risk Management, at a critical juncture for the Commission and for climate action. As also stressed by Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra, it would be irresponsible to consider climate adaptation an add-on to mitigation, both are integral to EU climate action. The roundtable harvested ideas on how to close gaps in awareness, data and tools, insurance, finance and governance to better prepare Europe for the effects of climate change that are increasingly evident.  In Belgium is Cerac dedicated to the analysis of climate and environment risks in the middle and long term, with a focus on Belgium’s national security and resilience.   Climate adaptation is key. Scientists point out that climate change ‘plays a role in increasing flood risks’ such as with cyclone Boris. According to climate models, that risk will increase in the future. #Cerac#Climatechange 

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Find out how investing in the future of children makes a difference. Triodos Investment Management’s impact report shows how to generate positive impact and healthy financial returns by investing in listed small and midcap companies that support an ecosystem of equal opportunity, health and well-being, education, and safety for children across the world. #Children #ImpactReport #PensionsforPurpose https://ow.ly/jBvu50RBasm

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The #JuneClimateMeetings in Bonn are a critical precursor to #COP29. Technical and sometimes repetitive, these negotiations and processes reinforce the importance of multilateralism. However, they also signal a system in need of reform, as key agenda items important to developing states are stalling with no recourse for states and especially for communities whose well being is determined by the outcomes. Without any other avenue to make & call for enforcement of critical decisions on climate change, particularly #ClimateFinance, #adaptation #lossanddamage and #gender, these meetings are critical. This year, a decision must be reached on the new climate finance goal (read more https://lnkd.in/d86aiQQF) , gender (https://lnkd.in/dNpCwGGp), among other important tracks. As part of the Women and Gender Constituency, I followed a stream of work called 'Arrangements for Intergovernmental meetings (AIM)' focused partly on how observers will be engaged in this multilateral process (UNFCCC). This could not have come at a better time, as besides #RenewableEnergyDoneRight, the advocacy I have been supporting the #AfDBCSOWorkingGroup with is advocating for greater Bank- #CSO engagement. Some states feel the climate meetings are a process that should fully be state led, yet for this process to be representative, more observers from the global south must be meaningfully engaged during negotiations, as they represent diverse communities disproportionately affected by climate change with lived realities & indigenous knowledge useful to developing solutions to the crisis. I delivered an intervention on behalf of the WGC that, among other things, called for visa equity and greater representation of observers from the global south in negotiations. Should these recommendations be picked, the process will embody the spirit of inclusivity, equality and cooperation that defines multilateralism, in addition to ensuring multilateral spaces do not further perpetuate the shrinking civic space. Besides AIM, I also attended at least one Kenya delegation meeting, and a couple of negotiations and side events, most notably one by the Africa Women and Gender Constituency. I reconnected with allies and friends in the space. I also facilitated some sessions - including a WGC morning caucus. I found a great website where one can follow a summary of the discussions: https://lnkd.in/dv9gc8sj. You can also find draft texts and decisions on the UNFCCC website. The meeting ends today - so let's see what comes out of it!

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How do carbon credits contribute to your sustainability strategy? This meta-study finds carbon credit emission reductions vastly overestimated, highlighting need for reform in climate mitigation strategies. It reveals that less than 16% of issued carbon credits correspond to actual emission reductions. https://lnkd.in/enrGTrwt

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A super useful document to understand how the various pieces of new and upcoming EU ESG regulation (#CSRD, #CSDDD, Green Claims Directive, etc) relate to each other. Thanks Andreas Rasche for sharing this - and for all the other thought-provoking corporate sustainability content too!

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🇪🇺 A call for supporting #carbonremovals in the next EU mandate. 🇪🇺 Together with 45 other organisations, Drax Group has written to Climate Commissioner-designate, Wopke Hoekstra, ahead of his confirmation hearing in the European Parliament. We urge him to adopt a set of policies to support a sustainable scale-up of carbon dioxide removal (#CDR) in the next EU mandate. Our 4 key recommendations are... 👇 🔎 Set separate targets for emissions reductions and carbon removals in the revision of the Climate Law. 🔎 Boost CDR funding to scale up both early- and later-stage technologies. 🔎 Provide clarity for buyers of CDR in the Green Claims Directive, strengthening the integrity of climate claims. 🔎 Create stable demand for carbon removals through a compliance market and long-term policy support. Carbon removals, such as #BECCS at Drax, are vital to reach #NetZero. With the new European Commission being formed, this is a pivotal moment to ensure carbon removals become a pillar in Europe’s fight against climate change. 🌍 Read the full letter here: https://bit.ly/4fhRO8i

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🇪🇺 A call for supporting carbon removals in the next EU mandate 🇪🇺 Together with 44 other organizations, neustark has written to Climate Commissioner-designate Wopke Hoekstra ahead of his confirmation hearing in the European Parliament this Thursday. We urge him to adopt a set of policies to support a sustainable scale-up of #carbonremoval in the next EU mandate. Our key recommendations: 1️⃣ Set separate targets for emissions reductions and carbon removals in the revision of the #Climate Law 2️⃣ Boost #CDR funding to scale up both early- and later-stage technologies 3️⃣ Provide clarity for buyers of CDR in the #GreenClaimsDirective, strengthening the integrity of climate claims 4️⃣ Create stable demand for carbon removals through a #compliance market and long-term policy support Carbon removals are vital for reaching #netzero. With the new European Commission being formed, this is a pivotal moment to ensure carbon removals become a pillar in Europe’s fight against climate change.

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It’s been a busy week for the European Commission at #COP29 🇪🇺🌍 Three Commissioners were on the ground to meet governments, industry and civil society and urge greater climate ambition from the international community.   🌍 Wopke Hoekstra, Commissioner for Climate Action hit the ground running: ◾ meeting 🇺🇳 Secretary-General António Guterres and Executive Director of the IEA Fatih Birol, among others ◾ engaging with ministers on how to scale up investment in renewables and energy efficiency ◾ participating in a high-level dialogue on innovative sources of finance ◾ attending the 🇺🇸 & 🇨🇳 summit on methane and non-CO₂ greenhouse gases   ⚡️ Kadri Simson, Commissioner for Energy came to drum up action for cleaner energy: ◾ convening a meeting with Energy ministers from the EU neighbourhood ◾ promoting Ukraine’s recovery towards a more sustainable & resilient energy system ◾ reaffirming our commitment to cut methane emissions under the Global Methane Pledge   🧪 Iliana Ivanova, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth ◾ exploring the future of a competitive net-zero economy The EU will keep leading the charge in the second week of COP29, working with global partners to keep the 1.5° c global warming target alive. Watch this space. #EUatCOP29

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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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Agroecology Fund grantee partner PELUM Kenya Association country coordinator Rosinah Mbenya and close ally Global Alliance for the Future of Food deputy director Lauren Baker make a case for vital need to fund food systems for climate action. "Community leaders from the Global South who are present at #COP29 are making a strong case for direct funding to smallholder farmers and fishers, who are disproportionately impacted by the climate crisis while contributing the least to it. #Grassroots movements are showing how agriculture can contribute to #climate change mitigation as well as adaptation, elevating important links between local solutions and global negotiations. How we feed the world and climate-proof food systems through increasingly extreme weather events are among the biggest challenges of our times. This is why we urgently need more climate finance to build resilient, equitable, and sustainable food systems." https://lnkd.in/gY2Ku_AS

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Is trade making things fairer? Old question, new metrics in this brilliant study from Andreas Rasche V relevant to September's #WTOPublicForum, #UNGA2024 and #summitofthefuture And hits some notes underpinning the major new workstream we are about to embark on for #FairWaterFootprints as part of the #UK's Just Transitions for Water Security Programme: "...there is a strong relationship between wealthy countries with either abundant rainfall or facing waterscarcity themselves, for example, the European Union and Saudi Arabia, who are increasingly outsourcing production to water-stressed regions such as northern Africa (for example, Tunisia), Central Asia (for example, Turkmenistan), the Sahel (for example, Mali) and eastern Africa." You can read more about this issue, with case studies on Morocco-EU and Malawi-UK trade here https://lnkd.in/gUyzYtQg #SDGs #trade #equality #justtransition #water #environment #climatechange Anum Farhan Silvia Weko Tim Benton Ana Yang Andrew Roby Nick Hepworth Lexi Parfitt Patricia Calderon Helen Finlay Dorcas Pratt Laura Kelly Kate Hughes CBE Yuvan A. Beejadhur Janne Leskinen Sigrid Duekilde Richard Damania Arunabha Ghosh Henk Ovink Kelsey Harpham Patrick Schröder Dr Jack Barrie

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In the news 📹 🗞️ 🔇 #GenderEquality cannot be the last thing on the agenda at #COP29! CGIAR GENDER Impact Platform Director, Nicoline de Haan writes via Climate Home News that "gender equality should really feature as an urgent and cross-cutting issue from day one because #climatechange is widening existing gender gaps and severely impacting women’s livelihoods and well-being." Climate action initiatives will only achieve their potential if women get more decision-making power and access to finance Read more: https://lnkd.in/gQg_Q5Fy #GenderinAg #ClimateAction #GenderResponsiveAg #GenderEquality

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Edo State Strengthens Green Economy Collaboration with IDH Edo State's Investment Promotion Office (ESIPO) and the Sustainable Trade Initiative (IDH) from the Netherlands have solidified their partnership to enhance green economy initiatives. This collaboration includes a new €3 million, five-year programme (NISCOPS II) to support sustainable palm oil production, funded by the Netherlands and UK Governments. The initiative aims to bolster public-private partnerships and attract private sector co-funding. Key areas of focus include capacity building, efficient investor support, and aligning efforts with the state's green agenda, promising significant economic, environmental, and social benefits for Edo State. Read more: https://ow.ly/zqIu50Ssx8j #EdoState #GreenEconomy #SustainablePalmOil #IDH #PublicPrivatePartnership #EconomicGrowth #EnvironmentalSustainability #Nigeria

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The #watercrisis is an intergenerational issue 🌍 True intergenerational justice can only be achieved if young people are meaningfully engaged and systematically included within decision-making processes. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dk5dG34Y #YouthWaterAgenda #EconomicsOfWater Global Commission on the Economics of Water

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