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The International Climate Initiative (IKI) uses finely tuned funding instruments for its projects. Competitive selection procedures (thematic calls, country calls; IKI Medium Grants, IKI Small Grants) are the central element here. https://lnkd.in/dtAGJXAV

Australian Think Tank – Next Meeting Oct 12 The Zonta Says NOW Think Tank brings together Zontians from around Australia (and overseas) who are interested in progressing gender-equal climate action. We meet via Zoom and listen to interesting speakers, exchange ideas and discuss what is happening at home and abroad. We are delighted to announce that our next guest speaker will be Anjali Sharma, who featured on the ABC’s Australian Story in March 2024. At 18 years of age, Anjali was the lead litigant of the Sharma vs Environment Minister class action, where a group of young people successfully argued that, when deciding on the expansion of coal mines, the Minister of the Environment had a duty of care to protect young people from the impacts of climate change. Following this case, climate change science is no longer disputed in Australian courts. The case was overturned on appeal, as the courts ruled that there were no laws in place that the Minister had to consider that covered future generations. So Anjali worked with Independent MP, David Pocock to create them! Sadly, the Climate Change Amendment (Duty of Care and Intergenerational Climate Equity) Bill was not passed. Let’s hear from Anjali of the stories behind the headlines and what she plans next. Meeting time: 3.00pm-4.30pm in Qld • Australian Story video: https://lnkd.in/gMTAJdR4 • Zoom registration link: https://lnkd.in/gBzme3kY... • Australian Think Tank meetings (where you can sign up to go on the mailing list as well as register for the meeting): https://lnkd.in/gsqbmuYS #zontathinktank #genderequity #climateaction #zontaintl #zontabrisbane

Calling all change makers: Apply for IKI’s #ClimateAction and #Biodiversity #FundingOpportunities!   The International Climate Initiative #IKI currently provides three funding opportunities to support innovative, transformative projects aligned with the IKI strategy 2030.   1. IKI Thematic Call 2024 – Supports large-scale, cooperative projects targeting nine thematic priorities, including renewable energy, biodiversity, and climate resilience. Funding ranges between EUR 5 to 20 million per project. Deadline: 18 February 2025. 2. IKI Medium Grants – Fosters partnerships between German and local organisations for participatory climate action and biodiversity initiatives. Grants range from EUR 300,000 to EUR 800,000 for projects lasting 2-3 years. Deadline: 14 January 2025. 3. IKI Small Grants – Empowers local civil society organisations in developing countries with funding of up to EUR 200,000 for community-based climate action projects. Deadline: 14 January 2025.   Visit our page to learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dSYRsUQz   Let’s collaborate for a sustainable future! #ClimateAction #Biodiversity #Sustainability #ClimateFinance #ForNature #FundingOpportunity Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Naturschutz, nukleare Sicherheit und Verbraucherschutz (BMUV) Auswärtiges Amt (Federal Foreign Office) Germany

Thanks to all our panel for that useful discussion on climate change and biodiversity - we now have a break for Morning Tea. Please do take the opportunity to meet our exhibitors and other delegates, and we'll be back at 11:10 for Plenary 3: Reflecting Stakeholders Views in the Boardroom. #governance #corpgov #stewardship #ICGN2024 #investors #assetowners #assetmanagers 

Very excited about the fourth edition of the “Nature-based Solutions (NbS) Policy Tracker” now being available. Kudos to James Lloyd and the team for all your hard work on getting this across the line. The report reveals critical gaps in financing NbS and the inclusion of Indigenous Peoples and local communities—who manage 50% of the world’s land but receive less than 1% of climate funding. Key findings include: 🌿 Only one-third (33%) of nature-related policies published since the Paris Agreement have allocated budgets. 🌿Less than two in ten (19%) of policies specifically reference Indigenous Peoples. 🌿Almost four in ten (38%) of policies reference adaptation strategies. The report calls for governments to triple nature finance by 2030 to meet the Rio Convention targets. 🔗 Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/dRpiA_Vx

📢 Interested in the carbon market discourse? This is an event not to be missed! We're excited to be presenting alongside WWF-Australia and Mai-Ma'asina Greenbelt at #ACFID2024. We've done a lot of work in this space and now have the opportunity to share our knowledge with you! Come and learn about: - the enabling conditions needed for high integrity carbon projects - how development actors and governments can shape responsible carbon markets in the Pacific - lessons from Melanesia on successful project development. 👇 Registration link below 👇 #ClimateAction #CarbonMarkets #InternationalDevelopment #CarbonCredits #Melanesia #PacificRegion

Special appreciation to the organizers of three day Communications Workshop on Environment reporting under the Vanishing Treasures program United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) #environment #climatechange #sciencereporting #journalismreporting

Attending #SOCAP24? Vote for our proposed session with Ecotrust on measuring the impact of climate justice finance! --- When Does Climate Justice Finance Work? A Practical Workshop on Measurement and Evaluation Approaches Speakers: Charu Gupta and Olivia Rebanal Is your investment truly making a difference, or is it just a drop in the ocean of climate justice? Dive into the heart of impact measurement and evaluation with this hands-on workshop led by Ecotrust and Broadstreet, leaders in climate justice, community development finance, and impact management. This dynamic session unveils the complex world of assessing the real impact of climate justice finance initiatives. You’ll explore cutting-edge methodologies, tools, and frameworks that are shaping the way we understand and evaluate environmental and social investments. From setting evidence-based goals to navigating the nuances of key performance indicators and data-driven decision-making, we’ll cover it all. The workshop will culminate with participants engaging in impact diligence on a real (anonymized) climate justice project, providing a rare inside look at evaluating potential investments. Through this practical exercise, participants will learn how to scrutinize projects for their anticipated impacts, ensuring they contribute meaningfully to climate justice goals. Voting is open through Sunday, April 14th https://lnkd.in/gmS3RCsv #PavingWiderPaths #impact #IMM #climatejustice #GGRF

“MAKING MARKETS FIT FOR BETTER PURPOSE!” and reporting is an essential factor therein; after NFRD since 2014, now CSRD as from 2024, IWAF may be the logic next step to consider in particular for progressive reporters, advanced investors and all those who really want to thrive and steer on impact. Be ahead of the inevitable cycles and join this movement.

The Finance and Expenditure Committee has released the final report from its the climate adaptation inquiry. 🌿📊 This inquiry was established to develop and recommend objectives and principles for the Government’s adaptation framework for Aotearoa New Zealand. It looked at: 🌏 The nature of the climate adaptation problem in New Zealand 💸 Investment and cost-sharing 👥 Roles and responsibilities 📚 Information-sharing about climate risks and responses Over 1,000 public submissions were made, with 82 submitters speaking at oral hearings. Submitters included the insurance and banking industry, councils, businesses, property owners, academics, iwi and Māori groups, and environmental groups. 📖 Read the final report here: https://lnkd.in/gycv3pcD #ClimateAdaptation #Aotearoa #Sustainability #ClimateAction #NZGovernment