Sawsan Gharaibeh’s Post

COP29: SBI 17 - Gender and Climate Change This COP has proven to be one of the most challenging experiences I have encountered. Engaging in four informal consultations, facilitating four bilateral meetings, and navigated through six demands, ultimately seeing four of them being adopted. As a youth delegate of CarbonCare InnoLab (CCIL), a representative of the YOUNGO Women and Gender working group, and a member of the UNFCCC Women and Gender Constituency, and in solidarity with hundreds of women's and gender groups globally, we advocated for gender-responsive language, gender-disaggregated data, a 10-year extension of the Lima Work Programme, and a 5-year review period for the Gender Action Plan. While progress has been made, the question lingers: where is the representation of "women in all their diversity"? Additionally, the absence of recognition for the LGBTQIA+ community in climate action remains a significant gap. Despite these little steps forward, there are undoubtedly more battles ahead. I eagerly anticipate the upcoming SBI 62 session, where I hope that women and gender considerations will be given the attention they deserve. #COP29 #womenandgender #YOUNGO #UNFCCC #SBI17 #CarbonCareInnoLab

Every COP summit confronts an intensifying climate crisis - and women bear its heaviest burden. Nearly one billion women and girls suffer from malnutrition, their vulnerability deepened by economic insecurity and gender inequalities that impact their diets, livelihoods, and capacity to adapt during climate shocks. This perpetuates cycles of poverty that span generations. While we're increasingly aware of these interconnected challenges, efforts to address gender equality and malnutrition too often remain separate. To address these complex interwoven challenges we need a paradigm shift, in support of a holistic and transformational agenda. #NourishEquality, a set of 11 evidence-based investment briefs show how gender-transformative approaches, including women's leadership in climate-smart agriculture, can unlock better nutrition outcomes while alleviating burdens women bear under climate stress. Find the link in the comments. 👇

The evidence is clear: climate change exacerbates gender inequalities, particularly threatening the livelihoods, health, and safety of women and girls. Today at #COP29 the High-Level Champions, Nigar Arpadarai and Razan Al Mubarak, joined a united community of people who understand that gender equality and women’s rights are central to the movement for just climate action. With 83 national governments supporting the COP28 Gender-Responsive Just Transitions and Climate Action Partnership, we are now focusing on crucial aspects such as data collection, financial support, and creating equal opportunities. For example, close to 40% of all Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are owned by women, and act as a vital source of employment for women. Access to decent work is equally important, and closing the gender gap in business growth globally could add up to $2.3 trillion to GDP and up to 433 million jobs. At every level of society, people are offering their insights, partnerships, and solutions to shape and implement these plans. This is why we are encouraging delegates to listen carefully, embrace this support, and seize the opportunity to build stronger collaborations.

Have you read our 2023 Sustainability Report? 🌿 At #K92Mining, we're dedicated to sustainable development and aligning our initiatives with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs serve as a universal call for nations to collaborate in ending poverty, protecting the environment, and enhancing the welfare and prospects of all individuals across the globe. Aligning with this recognized framework allows us to prioritize and coordinate our efforts, benefiting all stakeholders, including communities, governments, and investors. Our primary focus is on K92 community initiatives, which enhance the quality of life in these communities and equip residents with essential skills for future opportunities beyond the mining sector. Through these efforts, we aim to make significant contributions toward achieving the following SDGs: - Zero Hunger - Good Health and Well-Being - Quality Education - Gender Equality - Clean Water and Sanitation - Decent Work and Economic Growth - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure Read more about our efforts in our latest 2023 Sustainability Report: loom.ly/hfXQIuw #SustainableMining #SDGs #CommunityDevelopment #EnvironmentalStewardship

Gender Transformative Approach to Strengthen Women's Land and Resources Rights developed by International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) This critical report highlights key insights and strategies to tackle global challenges, aligning with UN SDGs such as #ZeroHunger, #ClimateAction, #LifeonLand and #GenderEquality.

🌍 The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a roadmap to address different challenges we face from protecting the environment to reducing gender inequalities.  At Prosolia Energy we are committed to the SDGs and the Pacto Mundial de la ONU España, so today we are raising our flag to join the #SDGFlag initiative. There is still a long way to go, but we will continue to work to make the positive impact the planet needs. It is essential that businesses take action and actively contribute 🤝.  #GlobalCompact #SDG #UnitingBusiness #RenewableEnergy #Future #ProsoliaEnergy #TheEnergyOfASustainableWorld 

Today is #GenderDay at #COP29 but why is it important for women? Women produce up to 80% of food in the Global South and are affected most by climate change. Promoting gender equality in supply chains is essential for guaranteeing the long-term sustainability of businesses in a changing climate.     👩🏽🌾 Women leaders are key agents in climate action and ensuring biodiversity conservation, yet they receive only a fraction of climate finance and are often excluded from decision-making processes. CARE partners with women-led organisations to amplify their impact in climate-affected communities, providing support to those often overlooked in global climate solutions. Companies have a powerful role to play in fostering a gender-responsive climate response.     In #Bangladesh, women are leading climate resilience efforts, with CARE and partners protecting vulnerable ecosystems and local livelihoods: https://lnkd.in/evunkUAE 👉 Join us and let’s ensure women leaders on the frontlines have the resources they need to drive a sustainable future: [email protected]   #GenderEquality #ClimateAction #BusinessWithCARE #WomenForClimate #ClimateJustice 

I’m happy to announce our next seminar on "The Future of #Water: A Water Sector Approach for Building Resilience in a Changing #Climate". As climate change intensifies, the urgent need to reassess and adapt water management strategies becomes crucial to addressing the evolving impact on our water resources. With this #webinar, we aim to explore sustainable solutions across policy, technology, and community engagement to build resilience amid climatic uncertainties and emphasise the importance of safeguarding water security for future generations. The event is scheduled on the 27th of June, 11.00-12.30 CET, you can register at this link: https://lnkd.in/dKVW6B5c The event will feature Richard Elelman, Head of Politics at Eurecat, who will chair the seminar and deliver the keynote. Richard specialises in the politics of climate change, energy, and water, with a strong emphasis on citizen engagement. He also examines the effects of climate change on migration, gender equality, conflict, and health. Another key area of his work includes the WATER-ENERGY-FOOD-ECOSYSTEMS-HEALTH Nexus (WEFE+H). Richard serves as an external expert for the European Union and is involved with the UN system, the OECD, the UFM, as well as national and regional governments. #watermanagement #Event #Climatechange #resilience #watersecurity #watersustainability #futureofwater #waterresilience #nexus #wefe #wefeh #health #future

#ClimateChange touches all of us, yet it is those of us who are already vulnerable who suffer the most. Its impacts cut across issues like poverty reduction, gender equality, and food security, and compound risks relating to infrastructure, politics, and security. #ClimateChange is a “threat multiplier”: it amplifies existing inequalities, and it smashes through silos that typically dictate how we address development challenges. Poor women and girls in vulnerable communities are disproportionately affected, yet they have contributed the least to the climate crisis and are marginalized from conversations on how to respond to it. At #COP29, dubbed as the finance COP, CARE is looking at parties to commit to an ambitious, fit-for-purpose and responsive climate finance goal, integrating a gender approach that protects the most vulnerable. Read more about CARE’s demands in the COP29 Policy Paper at https://lnkd.in/dFVNfnt6

In his 2024 message for International Women’s Day, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres appeals for sustained financing to “support women’s organizations on the front line,” and for programs to end violence against women and “drive women’s inclusion and leadership in economies, digital technologies, peace-building and climate action.” The Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF), a regional umbrella environmental fund, is implementing the Caribbean Organization for a Resilient Environment (CORE) Project which aims to increase resilience to climate change of vulnerable groups in 8 Caribbean countries. More specifically, these project beneficiaries include Conservation Trust Funds, Women’s Rights Organizations, Environmental Organizations and Youth Organizations from the region. Investing in women and championing gender equality turbocharges a future where everyone in society can thrive, creating a world of boundless opportunity and empowerment for all. As the CBF joins in supporting International Women’s Day 2024, learn more about the how the CORE Project can support the regional push for gender inclusivity in the Caribbean: https://lnkd.in/eTxwHqy5 #internationalwomensday2024 #womensday #climateresilience #climatechange #sustainabledevelopment #CaribbeanConservation