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ICT colleagues, take this survey to help the good folks at NetHope get a better sense of how organization are budgeting and investing their resources.

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The growth of the Adaptation and Resilience Collaborative (ARC) marks a watershed moment in climate philanthropy, reflecting a growing recognition of escalating climate impacts, and the associated human suffering especially for the most vulnerable who are least responsible.    ClimateWorks Foundation's latest report highlights an encouraging increase in annual funding for #adaptation and resilience, reaching $600 million in 2023 and projected to grow further in 2024. But much more is needed to close the gap in global adaptation finance.   Between #COP28 and #COP29, more than 60 organisations have joined ARC, aligning efforts to build resilience and ensure resources reach those most affected. This collaborative force shows that, alongside rapid decarbonisation, the world’s most vulnerable must have the support needed to adapt and respond to climate impacts.  Learn more about our collective progress and the ARC members advancing this critical work: https://lnkd.in/eZFKE8UV   Congrats to the ClimateWorks Foundation team Jessica Brown Jessica Hitt Helen M.   #ClimateAction #Adaptation #Resilience #Philanthropy

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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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At Mercy Corps, we believe a climate resilient future is possible -- if we take bold action to support communities with proven climate adaptation solutions. One such solution is access to clean, affordable energy. It’s not just about decarbonization – it’s a cornerstone of climate adaptation. In the first of our newly launched Climate: Possible position paper series, we share five recommendations for how to not only expand energy access – but ensure energy systems are resilient, sustainable, and capable of supporting communities to adapt to our rapidly changing climate. Read the paper here: https://lnkd.in/ejx9gK2b

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The Peace-Led Climate Friendly Sustainable Development Forum The Climate-Gender-Conflict Nexus Amplifying women's contributions at the grassroots https://lnkd.in/gUwDpCtC

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Great work here from Josh Lerner and People Powered. I wrote a paper for University of Sussex Science Policy Research Unit in 2000 called the two wave theory of public participation. Essentially arguing that we had two major waves of democratic innovation one driven by the civil rights movements starting in 60s; and a second driven mainly by the environmental movement getting momentum in the 80s and 90s. That's clearly an over simplification. What I really like about Josh's shift from waves to ecosystems is it better describes how we need to think about democratic innovation now and it's essentially contextual nature.

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Roxana Bonnell and I recently finished up some work facilitating a learning process for foundations interested in strengthening their commitments to locally led development.  While there are many definitions of locally led development, generally speaking we were talking about the shifting of power and resources directly to communities and community-led organizations.  Here are 3 things we learned through this process: ➡ There are MANY funders – small and large, working across a diverse range of issues, in different geographies and with different structures and philanthropic histories – that are genuinely committed to meaningful changes in their grantmaking and partnership practices.  Many are already walking the walk and want to do more. That was inspiring to see.   ➡ There are MANY existing resources to help funders explore what it means to shift power and resources, and how to assess the impact of that work.  One excellent compilation is: A Growing Map of Resources to Reimagine Philanthropy and Global Development from the Global Fund for Children https://lnkd.in/eReJR6JX ➡ Funders (and we include ourselves as former funders and consultants to funders) can get bogged down in tools, frameworks, assessments and reports.  We loved an analogy we came across from Dr. Moses Isooba: https://lnkd.in/ez2iHfkW: “There is a paracetamol (acetaminophen) approach where donors develop tools and frameworks, measure this and measure that, and have webinars and all these kind of things. These are good things, but they are simply like… trying to put a bandage on the wound. If we really feel that localization is the way to go, then we need to take the vaccine approach. The vaccine approach has three doses. The first injection provides for direct funding, giving the money where it is supposed to be spent. Dose number two calls for unrestricted funding. The booster dose calls for multi-year funding. The three doses together would imply that we have inoculated development so it can grow as we want it to, locally-led.” We'll share some further resources in the comment section, and would love to hear reflections from others about what it will take to really move the needle on #locallyleddevelopment.

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Climate is not another issue but now context to all issues. Project Dandelion celebrates women taking bold action to lead in climate philanthropy investing in people and planet. When people have action around things that are meaningful to them collectively we give people agency to tackle the climate crisis. #worldenvironmentday

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Balancing nature, economy, and society – for a safe and just future 🌱 Global biodiversity loss and climate change are part of an escalating polycrisis driven by humanity’s excessive exploitation of nature for financial gain. But how do we reverse this trend? David Obura, Founding Director of CORDIO East Africa and Chair of IPBES, will explore how we can balance nature, economy, and society to pave the way for a safe and just future. 📢 What: Lecture (in English), without registration! 📅 When? 01.10.2024, 2 pm 📍 Where? Green Lecture Hall, Arthur-von-Weinberg-Haus, Frankfurt (also available online afterwards) Join us to learn how fostering a healthy natural environment at the local level can provide both ecological and economic benefits. 🔗 Further information can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eadVwZj7. #Biodiversity #ClimateChange #Sustainability #Nature #Economy #JustFuture #Science #GoetheUni #Event #Sealife Cooperation with: Senckenberg Nature Research and Leibniz-Gemeinschaft

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At #COP29, my message is clear: we need an ambitious climate #adaptation goal and focus on how the poorest #communities, who are more being impacted, can benefit. If we are going to have a successful #energy and sustainable #foodsystems transition, individual #communities need to reap and feel the benefits. Climate #adaptation investments are not a sunk cost. They save lives and support #livelihoods and are key to address #inequality. Extreme heat, too much or too little #water are threatening the #livelihoods of small-scale food producers who supply over a third of the world's #food. In Brazil, #coffee production was hit by historic drought. In Ghana, erratic rains cut #cocoa production by half. And in Southern #Africa, #maize harvests are well below average due to an historic dry spell. In many #commodities and #crops this is also impacting #food prices. Food #inflation across developed and developing economies will alway impact more those #communities with lower incomes and who are less #resilient to these shocks. So here in #Baku, as world leaders work toward new climate #finance goals, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is advocating for a truly ambitious commitment to support small-scale #farmers. Investing in food producers' resilience is not only the right thing to do – it's an #investment with a business and #social return. Simon Stiell Ralien Bekkers Jay Collins Sean Kidney Rania A. Al-Mashat

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📢 Philanthropic giving to climate ⬆️ 20% Last year, philanthropic funding for climate mitigation grew by 20%—a very encouraging step up. Yet, as ClimateWorks Foundation’s latest #FundingTrends2024 report highlights, the journey is far from complete. The report underscores some key trends: -Annual foundation funding for climate mitigation has nearly tripled since 2019. -For the first time ever, we’re able to share preliminary data on adaptation and resilience initiatives, which received at least $600 million dedicated last year and is on track for more this year. -However, low-to-middle-income countries continue to face significant gaps in funding, especially flexible and core funding which is most needed. Philanthropy holds unique power: at it’s best, it can take risks, act boldly and nimbly, and catalyze transformative change. Whether through collaborative initiatives ready to deliver solutions at scale or by backing local solutions and partners who know what is needed, we have the tools to accelerate impact. The challenge ahead is clear—and so is the opportunity. Let’s meet this moment with urgency, collaboration, and the ambition needed to deliver climate solutions for all. 🔗 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gF3fEXg4 

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"Addressing the Unequal Impact of Climate Change: A Call for Inclusive Action" CARE latest report - Breaking the Barriers https://lnkd.in/epd-SF8f The data cannot be ignored or excused! 🛑Weather extremes are the main driver of #hunger in 18 countries - 72 million people are facing acute climate change. 🛑#Women work 55 more minutes per week than men due to #climateimpacts 🛑# the income gap between men and women widens by $53 billion annually due to climate stress. 🛑Women lack access to crucial farming support, impacting food production #systeminequality #genderinequality We know: ✅ Bridging #gender gap in agriculture systems could feed an additional 45 million people annually ✅ Women Lead Change to address impact of climate change - disaster preparedness, climate resilient farming, water harvesting to tree planting What should be done? 💲#Invest in #Resilience: Every $1 spent on climate preparedness saves $7 in response costs globally 💲Long-Term #Investment: Focus on #resilience and safety nets that endure beyond immediate crises 📗 Build #Inclusive Plans:  Ensure women and marginalized groups leadership and participation 💪 Support Local Networks: Strengthen local response capabilities for faster, more effective crisis management. 📢 #amplify the #voices of women leading climate adaptation Let’s invest in solutions that support everyone, especially those most impacted i.e. women and marginalized communities #invest in #solutions #women #communityled #ClimateChange #GenderEquality #Sustainability #ClimateAction #Resilience #WomenLeadership #InclusiveSolutions CARE

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Refreshing to hear Olivia Leland Co-Impact at Devex #Climate & #Gender Justice event remind us that women don't live single issue lives. The women driving real change on gender equality do not experience the world in siloes. This reflects exactly the experience of Equal Measures 2030 coalition members. This is why the #2024SDGGenderIndex we built together reflects a gender lens on all of the #SDGs. If nearly 75% of ALL SDG Targets are reliant on gender equality, and women changemakers don't recognise siloes in their lives, why are #Climate and #Gender conversations so separated during this #UNGA79 #UNClimateWeek #SOTF?? We will only live in a more equal, stable, prosperous and sustainable world when we tackle underlying unfairness, exploitation and extraction in our society. Footnote: the EM2030 Blueprint for change 👇

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Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) representing #OrangeMovementforGenderEquality at the forum on Accelerating Investment for Climate and Clean Energy! Thank you to the team at Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) UNIDO and REEEP - Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership for having us highlight the great overlap between climate action and gender equality, an overlap that often goes unacknowledged and almost always goes without action. We were thrilled to see gender-lens investing be a main pannel discusion at the event. We hope to see ecosystem players, especially funders, not only “realize” that women are key to a climate-resilient future but also bank on it. #OrangeMovement #genderclimatenexus #investinginwomen #impactinvestment #genderlensinvesting #sustainablefinance

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Human Rights Due Diligence and Decarbonization: the Transition to Net Zero must be Just. As more investors and companies set decarbonization targets, and governments increase obligations on due diligence overall, advancing respect for human rights in climate action must be part of that journey. Great to host a session for BSR with leading PE and VC firms in Singapore to discuss Human Rights obligations from a due diligence, materiality and disclosure perspective in an effort to reduce risk and create value from both the company's and the right's holder's perspective, and how to consider and address the many challenges in doing so. Joining the workshop led by Rosa Kusbiantoro Roberta Pinamonti were leading financial service ESG practitioners Ghislaine Nadaud Juan Paolo Gonzales Christina Gonzales Giulia Pulvirenti Jeehee Moon Carina Tai Priya Gopalan Wei Qin Tan. #ESG #sustainability #netzero #energytransition #humanrights #privateequity #venturecapital #impactinvesting

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