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The International Climate Initiative (IKI) uses finely tuned funding instruments for its projects. Competitive selection procedures (thematic calls, country calls; IKI Medium Grants, IKI Small Grants) are the central element here. https://lnkd.in/dtAGJXAV

📢 [DAY 2 - REGIONAL ROUND TABLE] 📍 The second and final day of the regional roundtable on catalysing financing for #climatechange⚡adaptation in the #Mediterranean has come to an end, marking a successful conclusion to our two-day event in Athens and online! 🫱🏼🫲🏽 Today, we continued our discussions on private sector engagement and financial strategies for coastal adaptation, with a special focus on the Mediterranean’s vulnerable coastal areas. 🌊 Highlights of the day included an opening speech by Dr. Dionysia-Theodora Avgerinopoulou, Chair of Parliamentary Committee on Environment Protection, a member of the Hellenic Parliament and the Greek Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for the Ocean, a comprehensive session on the role of finance and insurance in climate adaptation, featuring experts from UN ESCWA, CDC Tunisia and more. The panel discussed the need for innovative financial instruments and collaboration across sectors to scale up climate adaptation efforts. In the afternoon, we focused on shaping actionable recommendations for catalysing climate adaptation financing. Discussions covered mainstreaming adaptation into national policies, developing financial plans, and engaging the private sector to invest in sustainable solutions for coastal resilience. 🔑 A key takeaway from today was the strong emphasis on international collaboration and the importance of aligning private and public sector efforts to bridge the financing gap for climate adaptation. 🌍 As we wrap up, we leave with a set of valuable recommendations to guide future actions in coastal adaptation, with the hope that these discussions will inspire further momentum towards a sustainable, resilient Mediterranean. Plan Bleu PAP/RAC - UNEP/MAP WES-MED Project UNEP/MAP-Barcelona Convention Global Environment Facility #ClimateAdaptation #PrivateSector #CoastalAreas #Mediterranean #Financing #SustainableDevelopment #MedProgramme #ClimateAction #AdaptationFinance #ClimateFinance

Water and Climate Finance are vital for the adaptation process in the Mediterranean

A great article highlighting the need for research on #LossandDamage and the importance of the scientific community in supporting the Santiago Network, informing Loss and Damage policy and enabling #climateaction https://lnkd.in/ejzgXUB7

The Arab Reform Initiative proudly joined the Mediterranean Alliance of Think Tanks on Climate Change (MATTCCh) as a signatory to the joint statement: "New Commissioner for the Med: Themes and Recommendations by MATTCCh - ECCO think tank." 📜 We stand united with our Mediterranean partners to address the urgent and escalating climate crisis. The joint statement outlines crucial themes and recommendations to guide the new Commissioner for the Mediterranean in tackling the multifaceted challenges posed by climate change in our region. Together, we emphasize the need for an integrated approach to climate action, addressing issues such as: 🌱 Sustainable development that prioritizes environmental preservation. 🏡 Social equity to ensure that all communities benefit from climate policies. 🔧 Technological innovation and collaboration to drive transformative solutions. CREAF - E3G - Ember - Natural Resource Governance Institute - Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE) - ZERO - ASSOCIAÇÃO SISTEMA TERRESTRE SUSTENTÁVEL - TEPAV | Economic Policy Research Foundation of Turkey, Sürdürülebilir Ekonomi ve Finans Araştırmaları Derneği (SEFiA) Read the letter: https://lnkd.in/d9gFFcn7 https://lnkd.in/dNMm6s3R #Mediterranean #ClimateChange

Today in Bonn, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, UN Climate Change, UN Biodiversity, and UN Convention to Combat Desertification launched 'Seeking Synergy Solutions: Four Thematic Reports' by the Expert Group on Climate and Sustainable Development Goals Synergy. Convened by the UN, this expert group includes us, Future Africa UP, Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES), UK Research and Innovation, Cambridge University Press & Assessment, and UrbanBetter. The report on accelerating action through policy frameworks is co-thematically led by Måns Nilsson, SEI Executive Director and co-authored by Adis Dzebo, SEI Senior Research Fellow. Countries are off track on sustainable development and missing key SDG and Paris Agreement targets. According to Nilsson, this new report guides senior officials on integrating climate and sustainability plans, emphasizing synergy with practical examples and tools. Starting in early 2025, Parties to the Paris Agreement will submit more ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions. Dzebo notes this is a chance to boost domestic sustainable development and climate efforts. These four thematic reports will contribute to the 2024 Global Report on Climate and SDG Synergy that will be launched during the 2024 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) in New York in July. The goal is for the report to play a major role in discussions at the Fifth Global Climate and SDG Synergy Conference, set for September 5-6 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Learn more here 👉 https://buff.ly/4efFwh7 #SDGs #Synergy #JuneClimateMeetings #ParisAgreement #NDCs #HLPF #Bonn

🌍 Do you #KnowYourFunders? Today’s AwardedGrants.AU carousel shines a light on the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Climate Change #Grants, supporting global and local climate action over the past 12 months. 🌱 Learn about the impactful projects funded, the trends driving climate resilience, and how these grants are fostering sustainable solutions. 📌 Follow us for ongoing updates on funding insights and opportunities. 💬 Ready to explore how these grants can support your initiatives? Comment below and sign up for a free trial today! #ClimateChangeGrants #Sustainability #KnowYourFunders #AwardedGrantsAU #ClimateAction #GlobalFunding #EnvironmentalGrants #DFAT #GovernmentGrants #FundingOpportunities

As interest in Nature-based Solutions (NbS), for addressing climate and environmental challenges continues to grow, UNEP’s newly launched #NbS4Peace Report highlights their additional potential for building more resilient, stable and peaceful societies. Drawing upon a diverse collection of cases from a range of geographic, political and socioeconomic contexts, the report provides policymakers and practitioners with a set of emerging good practices for leveraging NbS for peace in regions affected by, or at risk of conflict. Get the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gKzkKpmi

Very excited about the fourth edition of the “Nature-based Solutions (NbS) Policy Tracker” now being available. Kudos to James Lloyd and the team for all your hard work on getting this across the line. The report reveals critical gaps in financing NbS and the inclusion of Indigenous Peoples and local communities—who manage 50% of the world’s land but receive less than 1% of climate funding. Key findings include: 🌿 Only one-third (33%) of nature-related policies published since the Paris Agreement have allocated budgets. 🌿Less than two in ten (19%) of policies specifically reference Indigenous Peoples. 🌿Almost four in ten (38%) of policies reference adaptation strategies. The report calls for governments to triple nature finance by 2030 to meet the Rio Convention targets. 🔗 Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/dRpiA_Vx

Are you interested in the societal dimension of technological developments applied to #Climate, #Energy and/or #Mobility fields?   Or in bringing more of society into research and innovation?   If you said yes to those questions and you have the appropriate expertise, then become an evaluator for the Horizon Europe programme! #EUJobs #HorizonEU #SSH #transport #greentransport  #eugreendeal 📌 Apply now 👇 https://europa.eu/!VN3tKW European Commission EU Science, Research and Innovation EU Environment and Climate EU Funds Paloma Aba Garrote European Environment Agency