UNICITI’s Post

The cultural dimension of climate change adaptation and mitigation is gaining momentum at the #COP platform. Following the launch of the Group of Friends of Culture-Based Climate Action at the #UNFCCC (#CFCBCA) at #COP28, #COP29 today hosted a Ministerial Dialogue and adopted the Terms of Reference, which will guide the Group’s functioning hence forward. Key points to retain from the ToR and the Dialogue? * Local and place-based strategies are the first to be listed in the ToR’s Scope of Work when it comes to ‘Harnessing culture for climate adaptation and mitigation’. * Specifics of what these strategies could encompass remain to be defined. Official speeches essentially focused on (certainly most needed) heritage protection. No concrete suggestions on what culture can bring to the adaptation and mitigation table today were brought, except the idea of involving creative arts into delivering powerful climate messages to the public. * The group is open to memberships. Member countries have the voting right. Non-for-profit organisations can join as observers in the capacity of knowledge partners. For us at UNICITI, the adopted ToR can be viewed as a welcome opportunity to shift away from building uniform cities to building cities which reflect their respective unique local context. And, by doing so, are better adapted to climate change and emit less GHG. We will work on making sure this approach becomes part of the local and place based strategies. And what culture inspired strategies do you see as critical to tackle climate change? #ISOCARP #UNICITIofficial #ThirdWayCities #SEHERAsia

As the world prepares for #COP29, the #Mediterranean region is emerging as a vital hub for uniting countries in the fight against climate change. I am thrilled to invite you to join us at our pre-COP29 Dialogue, "From the Mediterranean to the Global Stage: Building #ClimateSolidarity for a #SustainableFuture." Organized by #CircletheMed – The Mediterranean Forum, in cooperation with the #SymiSymposium, this discussion will explore the urgent need for cooperation between the Mediterranean and the Global South, emphasizing how these partnerships can amplify climate ambition. We will address key issues such as climate finance, technology transfer, and capacity-building—essential pillars for equipping all nations, particularly the most vulnerable, to participate fully in the global green transition. This discussion also underscores the need for transparent and inclusive #climateaction, ensuring countries not only commit to ambitious targets but are genuinely supported in achieving them. Having recently been appointed President of Circle the Med, I am honored to moderate this discussion with climate leaders such as Laurence Tubiana, CEO of the European Climate Foundation and architect of the Paris Agreement; Kumi Naidoo, President of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative; and Gerd Leipold, Chair of the Climate Transparency Initiative, who, along with Kumi Naidoo, has previously served as Executive Directors of Greenpeace International. This crucial dialogue will help shape a fair and accessible green transition for all, focusing on regions especially vulnerable to climate change. To join us online, please register below: https://lnkd.in/eh47sNXP

🌊 Next month we are participating in #COP29, the 29th Conference of the Parties. As part of our commitment to sustainable ocean practices and climate action, we are excited to be a part of the Ocean Pavilion. The #OceanPavilion at COP29 brings together leading science, policy, and philanthropy organisations from around the world to highlight the critical role of the ocean in addressing the climate crisis. By advancing ocean science, innovation, and equitable climate action, the Ocean Pavilion serves as a vital hub for transformative action on the ocean-climate nexus. 📝 In addition, we signed the Baku Ocean Declaration. This declaration calls upon all countries, relevant organisations, and private-sector actors to make robust, long-term investments in ocean observations, research, and mapping to achieve climate mitigation and adaptation goals. We reaffirm our commitment to leveraging ocean-based solutions to combat climate change and protect marine ecosystems. 🐟 🔗 Learn more about the Ocean Pavilion: https://bit.ly/48jOd7x 🔗 Read more about the Baku Ocean Declaration: https://bit.ly/48jPSde #COP29 #OceanPavilion #ClimateAction #SustainableFuture

ICCROM is at #COP29, highlighting the key role of culture in addressing the climate crisis and advancing sustainable development. At the High-Level Ministerial Dialogue for Culture-Based Climate Action, ICCROM's Director-General emphasized the urgent need for action: “ICCROM has developed globally applicable tools and methodologies to holistically manage climate risks to heritage and harness Indigenous knowledge, local traditions, and ancestorial practices to implement heritage-based climate strategies across the world. This is my call to urgent action—a call for greater political commitment, adequate financing, and more agile funding mechanisms to embed culture in every development action.”   #COP29 #ClimateAction #CulturalHeritage #COP29Azerbaijan Aruna G.

#COP29 in Azerbaijan brought together leaders to confront the pressing climate challenges of our time, focusing on funding mechanisms, just transitions, and strengthening global climate goals. While notable progress was made, challenges persist around many critical issues. With #COP30 in Brazil on the horizon, the focus will shift to preserving biodiversity, addressing deforestation, and integrating inclusivity into climate frameworks. Ways you can start preparing now: 🗣️ Participate in Critical Dialogues: Be part of global conversations shaping climate policy. 💸 Collaborate on Climate Finance Initiatives: Mobilize resources for sustainable solutions. 🤝 Engage in Partnerships: Build alliances to amplify impact. 🌍 Align with Global Campaigns and Initiatives: Support efforts like the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) and Race to Zero. 🏘️ Support Local Communities: Prioritize equitable, community-driven climate action. 📈 Track Biennial Transparency Reports (BTR) and NDCs: Monitor progress and accountability for climate commitments. Plan early: COP30 is anticipated to have limited capacity in terms of the number of people it can host. It is important to plan and arrange commitments efficiently around key dates and meetings. #COP29 #COP30 #ClimateAction #Sustainability Judit Arenas Rafaela Guedes Diego de Leon Segovia Rodrigo Aguilar Benignos Jean de La Rochebrochard Lynn Davidson Martha Delgado Peralta Marissa Pieratt

🌍 The 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) will start next week, on 11 November, and last until 22 November. The Conference will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, and it will bring parties together to accelerate actions towards the #ParisAgreement’s 1.5°C target and the UN Framework Convention on #ClimateChange. The main focus will be on securing the significant financial investments needed to reduce emissions and protect vulnerable populations. 🎯 NEVERMORE aims to develop integrated models and instruments to effectively support the design and analysis of #climatepolicies in the European Union and contribute to international efforts for a global uptake of #climateaction in line with the Paris Agreement and SDGs. Stay tuned to find out more about the outcomes!💡 📌 More on #COP29: https://unfccc.int/cop29 👉 Check the Daily Programme: https://lnkd.in/ddyQ8Ttv 👀 To discover #NEVERMOREproject: https://lnkd.in/dR-d7r4R Fondazione Bruno Kessler - FBK | CARTIF | GEEDS UVa | RINA | Instituto de Fomento de la Región de Murcia | Centre for Social Innovation | SIMAVI Software Imagination & Vision | NCSR "DEMOKRITOS" | IVL | Energikontor Norr | CMCC Foundation - Centro Euro Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici | alda* - European Association for Local Democracy

ALLATRA took part (https://lnkd.in/e38-5Wdq) in the 🇺🇳UN Conference on Biodiversity (COP16) in Colombia, presenting analytical data on the causes of climate change and global solutions. 🌐 As part of its involvement in the COP16 “Green Zone” academic space, volunteers from the ALLATRA IPM hosted a conference titled “Climate Change and the 24,000-Year Cycle” and presented a specially prepared documentary (allatra.tv/en/video/clima…) titled Climate Crisis and Ocean Pollution: Global Challenges and Solutions. 📍A video address (https://lnkd.in/e6V2jumc) was also delivered by national security expert, ALLATRA representative, and particle physicist Dr. Egon Cholakian. He urged the global community to move from discussing the realities of the acute climate crisis to taking practical actions, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing climate and geodynamic challenges, “We must set aside the political and economic disputes that divide us and focus on the climate agenda which should become an absolute imperative.” 🌐 In the official COP16 “Blue Zone,” ALLATRA delegates participated in a virtual exhibit, where they presented documentary materials from the conference as well as the Report on the Progression of Climate Disasters on Earth and Their Catastrophic Consequences (allatra.org/reports). These materials were provided to key COP16 participants, including ministers and representatives from over 20 countries (Bhutan, Brazil, Nigeria, Cameroon, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Jamaica, Guinea, Honduras, Ecuador, Germany, New Zealand, South Korea, El Salvador, Vanuatu, Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, Switzerland, China, Colombia, Japan, Canada, Peru, Bolivia, India, Saudi Arabia). 📣ALLATRA (allatra.org)continues to actively inform the global community about the impact of natural climate cycles and emphasizes the need for collective action to address today’s climate challenges. ALLATRA’s participation in COP16 underscores the movement’s commitment to international cooperation for the preservation of life and climate stability on the planet. #allatra #creativesociety #COP29Baku #COP16 #COP16Cololombia #cop29 #climate #Thursday

Ahead of #COP16Colombia, and with 3 major environmental conferences taking place in quick succession, we think it is an important opportunity to recognize how the climate and nature crises are interconnected. We understand that our relationship with our natural world is broken. We are currently using resources equivalent to 1.7 Earths, far beyond what the planet can regenerate.  As we approach critical moments for global decision-making, including the #COP16 in Colombia, #COP29 in Baku, and #UNCCDCOP16 in Riyadh, world leaders must heed this warning and take urgent action to transform our collective future. To galvanize action #ForPeopleForPlanet, and to make #PeaceWithNature, we wanted to create a resource for more people to get involved in the climate and nature movement. We know there are a lot of terms being used in negotiations and important discussions around climate and nature, and they can often be quite confusing. To help, we broke down 20 important terms and concepts related to the nature and biodiversity crisis. Cutting through the jargon and establishing a common understanding of the key terms used, check out our new Climate Dictionary: the Nature edition. Scroll through the Dictionary here: https://go.undp.org/opx Download as a pocketbook here: https://go.undp.org/oxv

#COP29 starts today! As a member of #ThinkSustainableEurope, we're joining our partners in the call for prompt funding committments and action - beyond declarations - to address climate risks that ripple across sectors and borders. "We are facing a dangerous disconnect: as the climate crisis worsens, there is a massive funding shortfall to meet #climate and #biodiverisity targets..." Read more from our Managing Director, Alexander Müller and our partners 👇. #COP29Azerbaijan

Significant increases in climate finance are required to empower regions to mitigate and adapt to climate change. Join #MAIAProject partner Regions4 tomorrow, November 16, at #COP29 to find out what we can do. #climatechange #climatefinance #climateadaptation #climatemitigation