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🌍 Join Resurgence’s Global Climate Action iLab Roundtable at COP29! Resurgence is excited to host a thought-provoking roundtable at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, with the UN High-Level Climate Champions and Marrakech Partnership. If you’re attending COP29 don’t miss this unique opportunity to join global thought leaders in assessing the path to climate resilience for urban communities. 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀: "𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗨𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟬?" 🗓 Wednesday, 20 November 2024 🕔 17:00-18:30 Azerbaijan Time (GMT +4) 📍 Special Event Room - Hirkan, Area B, Blue Zone Our roundtable will bring together a diverse mix of voices from our DARAJA #EarlyWarningService, United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), The World Bank, Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, civil society & grassroots organisations, government policy makers and youth advocates. Speakers will testify on the successes, challenges, and gaps in creating inclusive Early Warning and Risk Data Systems - crucial for achieving universal access by 2030. Together, we’ll discuss what’s working, where the gaps lie, and identify actionable steps for advancing these critical targets. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀: 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀: Explore effective financing and progress within human settlements for 2030 climate solutions. 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀: Tackle specific barriers and outline strategies to overcome them. 𝗙𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Drive practical commitments from participants to enhance early warning and access to climate information. 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿: Mark Harvey, CEO, Resurgence 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀:  Dr. Ladislaus Chang'a / IPCC / Tanzania Meteorological Agency | Sheela Patel / Climate Champions Global Ambassador / SDI. (Slum Dwellers International) |  Dr. Animesh Kumar / UNDRR;  Bapon Shm Fakhruddin, PhD, / Green Climate Fund |  Joanna Masic / The World Bank |  Hanan Rabbah / Sudan Meteorological Authority (SMA) | Regina O. / Kounkuey Design Initiative | Savina Carluccio / International Coalition for Sustainable Infrastructure (ICSI) | Dr. Aditya V. Bahadur / Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre | Luganda David Nsiyonna / Network of Climate Journalists of Greater Horn of Africa (#NECJOGHA)#NECJOGHA)#NECJOGHA)#NECJOGHA) | Dr. Dina Zayed / ODI Global | Dr.Ahmed Amdihun / ICPAC IGAD | Joshua Amponsem / Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO) /  Youth Climate Justice Fund| Manuel de Araújo, PhD/Mayor, Quelimane City, Mozambique | Lai Ling Lee Rodriguez / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) | Monica Schroeder / Build Change. 🔗 More details: https://bit.ly/4fiLRs5 #COP29 #ClimateAction

As we approach the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean #Tsunami , our team in 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇮🇩 continues to collaborate with partners on our longest-running #resilienthousing program under the leadership of Country Program Manager Mediatrich Triani N. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/efe6XHbq

Global investment in housing is falling drastically short of the estimated $3 to $4 trillion needed annually to ensure adequate shelter for all, especially for the 1 billion people living in informal settlements. These communities, often constructed without formal oversight, face heightened risks from health hazards and climate-related disasters. Yet, informal housing also represents resilience and economic potential. As the climate crisis intensifies, addressing these challenges through targeted investment and innovative financing strategies is crucial for safeguarding lives and fostering sustainable communities. Read more:  https://lnkd.in/dye3hgqk This article is featured as part of our Climate Justice Series 2024, running  in parallel with the Climate COP in Baku. #COP29 #HousingForAll #ClimateAction Monica Schroeder Build Change

The time for change is now. As climate change accelerates, millions of people living in informal and vulnerable housing around the world are facing an uncertain future. But there is a solution: resilient housing that empowers communities to thrive, withstand climate impacts, and build a better future. At the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, Build Change will push for a shift in the global climate agenda — one that prioritizes resilient housing for the people who need it most. This is a call to amplify the voices of those living in informality and to make sure that housing is not left behind in climate negotiations. This will be Build Change’s fourth year attending the COP. Our previous engagements have resulted in housing sector representation in the Sharm El-Sheikh Adaptation Agenda, the organization of the first Marrakech Partnership Implementation Lab on Resilient Housing, and numerous publications launched during the COPs. COP29 will be a defining moment for the world’s climate response. Build Change is determined to put resilient housing at the center of that conversation. But we can’t do it alone. We need you. Join us in mobilizing action for resilient housing! https://ow.ly/uxiT50U7tas #COP29 #ClimateAction #ResilientHousing #ParisAgreement #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateCrisis

It all starts at home 🏠

The time for change is now. As climate change accelerates, millions of people living in informal and vulnerable housing around the world are facing an uncertain future. But there is a solution: resilient housing that empowers communities to thrive, withstand climate impacts, and build a better future. At the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, Build Change will push for a shift in the global climate agenda — one that prioritizes resilient housing for the people who need it most. This is a call to amplify the voices of those living in informality and to make sure that housing is not left behind in climate negotiations. COP29 will be a defining moment for the world’s climate response. Build Change is determined to put resilient housing at the center of that conversation. But we can’t do it alone. We need you. Donate and support our advocacy for resilient housing: https://lnkd.in/gMMK6Q6D #cop29 #climate #informality #resilence #resilienthousing

Such an honour to speak at this event this week at the #WorldUrbanForum in Cairo! As #WUF12 has been saying all week, #ItAllStartsAtHome. If this is the case, we must address the 2.68 billion people living in inadequate housing worldwide... And the 1+ billion people living in informal settlements and slums, where homes are overcrowded and unsafe and people live without access to basic services or security of tenure, facing the threat of loss of life and livelihoods daily. What an honour and privilege to be working to transform this reality, with the communities themselves at the center.

The World Urban Forum 12 Egypt session "Building the Information Infrastructure to Support Investment in Affordable Housing Across Africa" will feature renowned speakers like Claudio Acioly (CAHF | Centre for Affordable Housing Finance in Africa Board Member), Noll Tufani (VP Programs, Africa and Middle East at Build Change), and Joy Wachira (Kenya Programme Manager at Reall). The panel will showcase the invaluable tools and resources developed by CAHF and its partners. 🗓️ November 8, 2024 ⏰ 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (GMT+2) 📍Multipurpose Room 13 The session will highlight the progress made over the past decade in gathering and analyzing data crucial for making informed decisions in Africa’s affordable housing sector. From the flagship Housing Finance Yearbook to the Open Access Initiative, CAHF’s efforts to present and disseminate data will pave the way for better investment strategies and innovative housing solutions. Details: https://ow.ly/LRRF50TZBCM #WUF12 #UrbanForum #AffordableHousing #SustainableDevelopment #HousingInnovation #BuildChange #DataForHousing

Partnerships with people and organizations like those gathered in Cairo this week for World Urban Forum 12 Egypt inspire us and advance our vision at Build Change: Every home is disaster-resilient.

"Why does it matter?" What an important question about disaster-resilient housing on this episode of C40 Cities podcast, Cities 1.5. Here are a few of the reasons our Founder and CEO, Elizabeth Hausler highlighted: Disaster-resilient housing: 1️⃣ Saves lives. 2️⃣ Prevents losses. 3️⃣ Prevents homelessness. 4️⃣ Reduces trauma. 5️⃣ Increases health. 6️⃣ Protects wealth. 7️⃣ Creates opportunities to own businesses. 8️⃣ Creates jobs in the construction sector. 9️⃣ Saves embodied carbon. 🔟 Protects people. Listen to the entire episode and let us know what you think. Why is resilient housing so important to you?