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STARTING NOW Webinar: A just Decision on Climate Finance in COP29 The Finnish-Ugandan Youth Group of Plan International organizes an event to discuss the big funding decisions that will be made in the International Climate Negotiations in November. What is required from the New Collective Quantified Goal to meet the needs of the developing countries? In the event the Youth Group will present its policy recommendations and bring out stories on how climate change is affecting lives and livelihoods of young people and their rights. Taking place tomorrow: Wednesday, October 30th, 3 pm EAT on Microsoft Teams 💻 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eKaYQcbJ

We joined Plan International in Uganda and its partners this week to share experiences on what’s working well and what needs improvement. Some key takeaways: ✏️ The #Localisation agenda is taking root. Majority of the partners are community-based and none is International. ✏️ The #climatechange portfolio is growing; currently anchored in the strategic plan. We are proud of our contribution to its growth under the My Body My Future programme on the nexus with Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (#SRHR). ✏️ #Capacity strengthening for partners is still required to set up strong systems that outlive founders. The NGO Quality Assurance Mechanism (#QuAM) promoted by the Development Network of Indigenous Voluntary Associations (DENIVA) and the Uganda National NGO Forum is an important tool to enhance self regulation. #GreaterImpactTogether #Partnerships #GenderEquality #SocialInclusion

I'm happy to share an article that I've co-authored with Fatema Rajabali, Esperanza Karaho, Viola Musiimenta, and Bruce Chooma. It shares the key takeaways of a learning session we held on #intersectionality and #LocallyLedAdaptation at the Community-Based Adaptation conference #CBA18 in Tanzania in May. The #StepChange initiative will hold a webinar to continue learning on that topic in early September. Stay tuned! International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Climate and Development Knowledge Network, ACTADE, Climate Just Communities (CJC) Programme, International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), UnaMay Gordon, Lilian Motaroki, Guy Rudolph, Susan Nanduddu, Marcel YANOGO, Christine Ogola, #LLA

We are excited about this opportunity to work closely with International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) on the CRAKS project. There’s so much to learn from the partnership and the ongoing research. #StepChange #LocallyLedAdaptation #Gender #ClimateAction International Development Research Centre (IDRC) Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken Georgina Cundill Kemp Marie-Eve Landry Hery Maholisoa Ramiarison Annet Nakyeyune Susan Nanduddu

The International Community Based Adaptation conference has officially started here in Arusha, Tanzania. #CBA18 Representatives from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and all across the world are in the room to share experiences (knowledge and skills) on #adaptation to climate change with the theme of local Solutions inspiring global action. #ClimateFinance #LocallyLedAdaptation #KnowledgeBrokering #Collaborations #Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning #Youth: how to engage the young and to reach their full potential We will share experiences on intersectionalities in a session on day two together with other distinguished organizations. We are excited about a week packed with a lot to learn. We'll share key messages here so stay tuned.

On 22nd February 2024 we launched the CRAKS project - building community resilience through strengthening agricultural adaptation knowledge systems in Uganda, and implemented jointly with the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED). CRAKS is one of the Step Change initiatives supported by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, to accelerate equitable and inclusive #LocallyLedAdaptation. It contributes to bridging the adaptation knowledge to action gaps in the agriculture knowledge ecosystem, that is; generation, dissemination and use at different levels and across levels. It leverages existing initiatives undertaken by stakeholders along the value chain through co-creation. Stakeholders include farmers, non governmental organizations, the academia, private sector, plus government ministries charged with advancing agricultural development, gender equality & social inclusion, delivering finance, accelerating climate action, and the local governments of Tororo, Kalungu and Alebtong. During the inception workshop, stakeholders welcomed the project and shared insights on how to enable social inclusion and sustainability (beyond the project). Relevant initiatives to leverage were shared as were key lived experiences of persons with disabilities and women in agriculture. It was great to have the support of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Water and Environment represented by Mrs. Margaret Athieno Mwebesa, the Commissioner of Climate Change Department (CCD). She emphasised the role of a whole of society approach that the Government of Uganda has embraced to accelerate the implementation of its Nationally Determined Contributions. Heartfelt appreciation to Marie-Eve Landry of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) who joined the workshop and emphasized support to gender transformative, locally led adaptation action, plus collaboration & learning across projects.

On 22nd February 2024 we launched the CRAKS project - building community resilience through strengthening agricultural adaptation knowledge systems in Uganda, and implemented jointly with the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED). CRAKS is one of the Step Change initiatives supported by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, to accelerate equitable and inclusive #LocallyLedAdaptation. It contributes to bridging the adaptation knowledge to action gaps in the agriculture knowledge ecosystem, that is; generation, dissemination and use at different levels and across levels. It leverages existing initiatives undertaken by stakeholders along the value chain through co-creation. Stakeholders include farmers, non governmental organizations, the academia, private sector, plus government ministries charged with advancing agricultural development, gender equality & social inclusion, delivering finance, accelerating climate action, and the local governments of Tororo, Kalungu and Alebtong. During the inception workshop, stakeholders welcomed the project and shared insights on how to enable social inclusion and sustainability (beyond the project). Relevant initiatives to leverage were shared as were key lived experiences of persons with disabilities and women in agriculture. It was great to have the support of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Water and Environment represented by Mrs. Margaret Athieno Mwebesa, the Commissioner of Climate Change Department (CCD). She emphasised the role of a whole of society approach that the Government of Uganda has embraced to accelerate the implementation of its Nationally Determined Contributions. Heartfelt appreciation to Marie-Eve Landry of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) who joined the workshop and emphasized support to gender transformative, locally led adaptation action, plus collaboration & learning across projects.

Happening Tomorrow - we are excited to launch a new project in partnership with International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) . We look forward to discussing this knowledge brokering project with stakeholders. International Development Research Centre (IDRC) #CRAKS #ClimateAction #Gender #LLA #Stepchange

📣 Registration is live for CBA18! --> https://bit.ly/3OGrTwa The 18th International Conference on Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change (CBA18) will take place from 6-9 May in Arusha, Tanzania. Join us for four exciting days of discussion on how to drive ambition for a climate-resilient future. Through discussion, debate, skill-shares and knowledge exchange, CBA is the space for the adaptation community to share and co-create learning for climate action. CBA prioritises lived experience - the evidence and perspectives of those working directly to deliver community-based climate adaptation. Practitioners make the programme, working together to articulate their knowledge, learning and experiences. We can’t wait to see you there. Register for CBA18 now! #CBA18 #ClimateAction #LocallyLed #adaptation #RegisterNow Ping: Climate Justice Resilience Fund, International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO)and Practical Action, ACTADE,