Fionne Marshall’s Post

We’re grateful to Geneva Solutions for covering the launch event of our decarbonisation roadmap for the humanitarian sector, which highlights the critical challenges and opportunities facing the humanitarian sector in reducing its environmental impact. At Climate Action Accelerator, we believe that there’s a lot that humanitarian actors can do to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with their activities while attending the needs of the most vulnerable populations. However, as a sector, the curve towards halving GHG emissions by 2030 is steep, and achieving our goals will require radical collaboration efforts across the sector and beyond.   ➡️ Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/dweZrNFt   ➡️ Explore our sectoral roadmap for the humanitarian sector: https://lnkd.in/d-b4wVQU   #ClimateAction #Decarbonisation #HumanitarianSector #SectoralRoadmap #Sustainability #ClimateEmergency   Bruno Jochum Béatrice Godefroy Nishanie Jayamaha Gilles Carbonnier Barbara Hintermann

Solutions are available even amidst habitat degradation. One essential approach is the protection and restoration of degraded lands. Another critical aspect is adopting an environmental and social policy framework to maximize the benefits of these lands for local communities. This video highlights how restoration serves as a vital component in rehabilitating degraded lands and fostering sustainable outcomes.

Humanity’s survival on Earth depends on healthy land and soil. Yet, land degradation continues at an alarming rate. More than 2 billion hectares of land are degraded globally, impacting food and water supplies across the globe with dire effects on lives and livelihoods. But it’s possible to restore damaged ecosystems and bring them back to life. From governments, to industries and individuals, all hands are needed on deck to help heal the planet. Today is Land Day at the UN Convention to Combat Desertification's #COP16Riyadh - co-organized by UNDP and UN Environment Programme - where global change-makers are currently gathering to address these critical challenges and work towards solutions that protect and restore the land that sustains us all. #GenerationRestoration #ForPeopleForPlanet

"The adverse effects of climate change disproportionately impact those who are already in vulnerable situations, owing to factors such as age, gender, disability, indigenous or minority status, geographical location, and lack of the means to adapt to increasingly harsh living conditions. Those most affected by the crisis are generally excluded from the discussions and efforts to tackle the climate crisis, and their valuable contributions to help their communities adapt to or mitigate the impacts of climate change are overlooked." HelpAge International has signed on to this open letter for #COP29

Over 100 million people worldwide are affected by displacement, with nine out of ten lacking access to electricity in refugee camps and rural areas of the Global South. Additionally, four in five displaced people rely on basic fuels for cooking, which produces harmful smoke leading to chronic diseases, primarily affecting women and girls. These challenges have worsened over the last decade, making the achievement of SDG 7 in humanitarian contexts seem further away than ever. United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) champions clean cooking solutions, such as electric cooking, to mitigate health issues and reduce environmental impacts. As #COP29 discussions continue this week, watch our ‘Designing for Humanitarian Contexts’ webinar, where we highlight opportunities for impactful change at the intersection of humanitarian aid and the climate: https://lnkd.in/eJr7_R6w

It is extremely important to recognize the role climate change plays in worsening anthropogenic disasters, more so that, local, manageable, and small-scale disasters can be managed with local knowledge rather than blaming an intangible, global factor. Dewan's excellent work shows how the global south suffers from international funders' lack of understanding of the driving factors of major local issues, in this case, the "drowning of the Bengal delta due to sea level rise". Dewan's work (on which my Ph.D. was based) and my Ph.D. work show that heavily funded embankments, an adopted solution from the Netherlands, built to "prevent sea level rise," end up causing more harm to the local environment, a recipe for maladaptation, and leads to ignorance of the more pressing local issues - erosion, increased salinity due to changes in hydrology upon embankment construction etc. In this case, climate change is used as a buzzword to attract funding, while it needs to be utilized in a locally appropriate way. The question to developing countries is - are we finding an easier way to not solve the issues by hiding behind "climate change"? With the number of funds being channeled our way, how can we best utilize them to address local issues with local solutions to prevent worse environmental disasters and impacts of climate change? #climatechange #adaptation #climatechangeadaptation #mitigation #bengalDelta #Bangladesh #SouthAsia #sundarbans

In Central Asia, climate change combined with poor water management and a growing population is leading to water insecurity. The USAID Regional Water and Vulnerable Environment Activity implemented by Tetra Tech International Development is helping youth spark the uptake of innovative practices to increase water security and climate change adaptation. https://lnkd.in/eZYTAvt6

At #COP29, experts at the IOM Pavilion highlighted the critical intersection of climate mobility and human trafficking. Read our latest spotlight article to discover key takeaways on what has been discussed. Let's act now to protect those most at risk. 🌿 #HumanTrafficking #ClimateAction #Migration https://lnkd.in/dF5z3cMD

Our Synthesis Report on Locally-Led Adaptation in West Africa is Live! We are delighted to announce the publication of our comprehensive synthesis report on locally-led adaptation (LLA) in West Africa! 🎉 Adaptation is context-specific. As such, local communities and actors will play a key role in adaptation efforts. Our report, a culmination of extensive research conducted in Ghana, Nigeria, and Senegal in partnership with local organisations, underscores these critical roles.  It showcases climate change adaptation needs and priorities, maps policies and strategies for climate action, and deep dives into actions and strategies deployed by local actors to address climate change impacts. The totality of these activities supported the identification of opportunities, challenges, and entry points for effective and sustainable LLA action highlighted in this report. The report also provides recommendations to both local and global actors on ways to support LLA to advance effective and transformative local climate action. Use the link below to read and download the full report PDF and learn more about our findings and recommendations. https://lnkd.in/dj-33UJC Are you interested in learning more about our work on adaptation and climate change solutions? Visit our dedicated website for our climate adaptation project: https://lnkd.in/eNC4saWm ICLEI adelphi Enda Energie The Adaptation Research Alliance The Department of Climate Change, Federal Ministry of Environment, Nigeria Ghana Climate Innovation Centre (GCIC) International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) Climate and Development Knowledge Network Dr. Grace Mbungu, Dr. Albert Arhin, PhD, Dr. Chukwueloka Udechukwu Okeke, Chukwumerije Okereke, Isabella R., Ibrahim Sy #ClimateAction #LocalAdaptation #WestAfrica #Sustainability #ClimateAdaption #Nigeria #Ghana #Senegal #AfricaClimate

⏰The humanitarian toll of the #climate crisis needs immediate attention. In our open letter, we call for urgent action to better address the devastating humanitarian impacts of climate change. We 💡 focus on: innovative climate financing, proactive and locally led #humanitarian action, strengthening resilience, and ensuring inclusive #climate frameworks. Be part of the conversation: https://bit.ly/3Uv4b9e #COP29 #ClimateAction #COP29ImpactMakers