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Press Release: YouthNet Global Urges Urgent Action at COP29 for Climate Justice and Equity! ⤵️As UN Climate Conference #COP29 enters its final week in Baku, YouthNet Global has called for immediate, decisive action on the most pressing climate issues facing vulnerable communities worldwide. With the conference marking a critical turning point in global climate negotiations, YouthNet Global is urging world leaders to prioritize climate finance, gender equity, and a Just Transition for all, especially youth and marginalized groups, who are already bearing the brunt of the climate crisis. Sohanur Rahman, Executive Coordinator of the YouthNet Global, is stressing the importance of fully funding the Just Transition Work Programme (JTWP) to support workers and communities affected by the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Rahman emphasized that the future of frontline communities hinges on more than just promises—it requires real financial commitments and policies that directly address the needs of the most vulnerable. "Climate change is no longer a distant threat; it is here, and it is hitting the most marginalized groups the hardest. This includes youth, women, and gender-diverse populations, who face disproportionate impacts of climate-induced disasters like floods, droughts, and heatwaves. COP29 must translate words into action. We need a climate finance framework that is transparent, equitable, and inclusive," said Rahman. YouthNet Global also highlighted the need for gender-responsive climate policies, especially given the intersection of gender, race, class, and ability in climate impacts. Sohanur reiterated that a gender-transformative approach is crucial for long-term sustainability and resilience. "Women, girls, and gender-diverse populations are at the forefront of climate impacts, yet they are often left out of decision-making processes. This must change. We cannot talk about climate justice without addressing gender inequality. Gender equality is not an 'add-on'; it is central to achieving true climate justice," Rahman added. The organization also expressed concern over the slow progress in key areas, such as the Mitigation Work Programme (MWP) and the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG), which aim to ensure adequate financial resources are available for developing countries to adapt to climate change. YouthNet Global called for immediate action to ensure that the financial mechanisms established at COP29 are resilient enough to drive real change in the most affected regions. As the conference draws to a close, YouthNet Global is urging negotiators to ensure that the voices of youth and vulnerable communities are not only heard but acted upon. The organization is calling for a final agreement that is grounded in justice, equity, and climate action that leaves no one behind.

Press Release: YouthNet Global Urges Urgent Action at COP29 for Climate Justice and Equity! As UN Climate Conference #COP29 enters its final week in Baku, YouthNet Global has called for immediate, decisive action on the most pressing climate issues facing vulnerable communities worldwide. With the conference marking a critical turning point in global climate negotiations, YouthNet Global is urging world leaders to prioritize climate finance, gender equity, and a Just Transition for all, especially youth and marginalized groups, who are already bearing the brunt of the climate crisis. Sohanur Rahman, Executive Coordinator of the YouthNet Global, is stressing the importance of fully funding the Just Transition Work Programme (JTWP) to support workers and communities affected by the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Rahman emphasized that the future of frontline communities hinges on more than just promises—it requires real financial commitments and policies that directly address the needs of the most vulnerable. "Climate change is no longer a distant threat; it is here, and it is hitting the most marginalized groups the hardest. This includes youth, women, and gender-diverse populations, who face disproportionate impacts of climate-induced disasters like floods, droughts, and heatwaves. COP29 must translate words into action. We need a climate finance framework that is transparent, equitable, and inclusive," said Rahman. YouthNet Global also highlighted the need for gender-responsive climate policies, especially given the intersection of gender, race, class, and ability in climate impacts. Sohanur reiterated that a gender-transformative approach is crucial for long-term sustainability and resilience. "Women, girls, and gender-diverse populations are at the forefront of climate impacts, yet they are often left out of decision-making processes. This must change. We cannot talk about climate justice without addressing gender inequality. Gender equality is not an 'add-on'; it is central to achieving true climate justice," Rahman added. The organization also expressed concern over the slow progress in key areas, such as the Mitigation Work Programme (MWP) and the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG), which aim to ensure adequate financial resources are available for developing countries to adapt to climate change. YouthNet Global called for immediate action to ensure that the financial mechanisms established at COP29 are resilient enough to drive real change in the most affected regions. As the conference draws to a close, YouthNet Global is urging negotiators to ensure that the voices of youth and vulnerable communities are not only heard but acted upon. The organization is calling for a final agreement that is grounded in justice, equity, and climate action that leaves no one behind.

🌍 Join us at COP29 for a pivotal side-event: "How Women’s Leadership Can Achieve Climate Justice" 🌍 As we gather in Azerbaijan for COP29, the role of women in advancing climate justice has never been more critical. We are excited to host a discussion that will explore the transformative power of women’s leadership in addressing some of the most urgent climate challenges we face today. This event will feature inspiring voices from UNEP and leading NGOs who are driving change on the frontlines of climate action. Our discussion will focus on four key themes: 1️⃣ Climate Refugees & Displacement: How women’s leadership is advocating for justice and dignity for climate refugees and displaced communities. 2️⃣ Protecting Women Activists: Addressing the violence and threats faced by women activists who are challenging exploitative practices in the fight against climate change. 3️⃣ Finance for Climate Action: How women are leading the charge for gender-responsive climate finance, ensuring that the Loss and Damage Fund and adaptation financing work for vulnerable communities. 4️⃣ Transforming Climate Justice at All Levels: From grassroots activism to global policy, how women are changing the conversation on climate justice and influencing solutions at every level. 🔊 This is an opportunity to hear directly from those who are shaping the future of climate policy and empowering women leaders in the fight for a just and sustainable world. We hope to see you there for this important conversation on how women’s leadership is driving real change for the planet and future generations. 🗓️ Date and time: Wednesday 13th November 2024 from 14:30-16:00 📍 Location: Faith Pavilion at COP29 #COP29 #ClimateJustice #WomensLeadership #ClimateAction #GenderEquality #LossAndDamage #ClimateFinance #ClimateRefugees #WomenActivists #Adaptation #GenderResponsivePolicies #ClimateSolutions

🤯 Talking with many #youth at #COP28, several of them mentioned the difficulty of feeling prepared for the conference. It’s not easy to stay ready and follow what happens at COP, even if you are present there (and I can confirm this from personal experience). The topics discussed are vast and diverse, the conference area is enormous, and time flies faster than it seems (as always!). 🫠 Despite the high effort put into seeking information, understanding who will be present, and knowing which debates will be held, a sense of confusion and unpreparedness is still present, especially for first-time attendees. Could this be due to a gap in the information system and pre-COP communication? 🌎 For instance, #LossAndDamage is among the hot topics of recent COPs, as evidenced by the creation of its fund at COP27 and its operationalisation during the first day of COP28. So, how many youth were aware of it, and what did they know about it? 📰 What emerged is that the majority of the youth interviewed have probably been influenced by #media coverage in forming their opinions, particularly those with a more general and superficial awareness of the topic. So this brings to another question: how can media better #support youth on #technicaltopics like this, making them more #accessible and #engaging? The objective would be to create #curiosity and develop #criticalthinking, going beyond summarising brief information. 🔍 Find out more about these points in my new article for Rethinking Climate and let me know your thoughts!

🗣️ Loss & Damage has been among the most discussed topics of this last COP, starting with its fund operationalisation during the first day of the conference. 🤔 So, how much did youth know about it? Was their awareness and knowledge technical and well-supported, or was it more general and on the surface? And finally, what role do media play in this matter? 🔎 Find out the answers to these questions in this new article by Barbara Monticelli 👇🏻 #LossAndDamage #youth #media #ClimateChange #RethinkingClimate #Cop28

As COP29 takes place, CARE is calling for David Lammy, Ed Miliband and Anneliese Dodds to stand by the promises they have made on climate action for women. We want them to support women leaders. We want $1 trillion in global climate finance. And we want it to be new money, not raided from aid budgets. Read more in our #FeministFutures report: https://careint.uk/COP29 Link to Video: https://lnkd.in/e54FGPVR #Women4ClimateFinance #ClimateFinance #COP29

🌍 #COP29 Gender imbalance at climate negotiations As COP29 begins in Baku, a persistent issue remains: men continue to dominate climate negotiation spaces. Although women’s participation has seen slight increases since the first COP in 1995, women represented only 34% of party delegates and 19% of heads of delegation at COP28 last year. 🔎 Shalinee Kumari explains why it is so important to include women in climate discourse: https://loom.ly/N2FIni0

🌍 At COP28, youth activists faced significant barriers to meaningful involvement in negotiations. Despite the highest youth participation ever, issues like lack of accessibility, inadequate training, and intergenerational gaps persist. It's time to move beyond symbolic gestures and ensure genuine youth involvement in climate decision-making. 🌍 Read more about their struggles and insights here in this article by Barbara Monticelli: https://lnkd.in/dus8zWTX #ClimateChange #YouthInvolvement #COP28 #RethinkingClimate

As global leaders at COP29, deliberated over pledges, Elizabeth Wathuti who has already been delivering results — one tree, one child, one resilient community at a time, demanded the world catch up. "In many communities, it is women who are organizing, finding solutions that work for them and their families...They’ve demonstrated what climate resilience looks like. If we’re not having women at the decision-making tables, we’re missing out on solutions that are already working," she tells Seth Onyango of birdstoryagency Read more >>> https://lnkd.in/edmQ_dFr #cop29 #climatechange #youthforclimatechange #climateresilience #kenya #womenwhoinspire @Africanofilter

"According to research for the World Bank, women leaders take more corporate action to confront climate change. Women are also more likely to build successful organizations that address social needs, and produce a higher return on investment. Unfortunately, investments in women working in climate are scant. Although funders channeled more than $600 billion into climate-related investments in 2021, according to ImpactAlpha, investments intended to address gender inequalities or that specifically supported women-led solutions received less than $20 billion. Adding salt to the wound, only 0.01% of global finance supports gender-responsive initiatives. While the above numbers are dismal, they needn’t be the end of the story. The private sector can take action. As companies revisit their climate pledges and strategies, they can incorporate funding women-led climate projects directly." ******************************************** Lots of climate solutions are not simple. This one is. The data backs this up left and right. Everyone benefits from investment in women and women-led organizations that address climate and biodiversity challenges. We can do this💥 When women are climate resilient, we will all be climate resilient. Climate Resilience for All SHE Changes Climate Thank you Melissa Jun Rowley & Zainab Salbi for the powerful clarity.🙏