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This Climate and Clean Air Coalition assessment, supported by SEI York and SEI Africa authors, examined the relationships between sustainable development and short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs), greenhouse gases and other polluting emissions. The African Assessment clearly demonstrated that action that is both integrated across climate and clean air objectives and coordinated across the five key sectors can potentially deliver: 1️⃣ Substantial reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG), including carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O), SLCPs, including black carbon, ozone precursors and hydrofluorocarbons, and other air pollutants (40-80% by 2063); 2️⃣ Prevention of 200,000 premature deaths per year by 2030 and 880,000 premature deaths per year by 2063 due to outdoor and indoor air pollution; 3️⃣ Improving food security by reducing desertification and increasing crop yields for rice, maize, soy and wheat; 4️⃣ Limiting the negative effects of regional climate change on rainfall, especially in the Sahel region, and temperature in parts of Africa. 👉 Full report: https://buff.ly/4d5fdsG

🌬️ Air pollution is the greatest environmental threat to human health and is responsible for about 7 million deaths each year globally and 1 million in Africa alone. As Africa is particularly vulnerable to climate change, air pollution and climate change must be tackled together and are often interlinked. 📄 This assessment, made by the African Union Commission, the Climate and Clean Air Coalition and the UN Environment Programme, developed by African scientists in a process led by SEI, is the first of its kind integrated assessment of air pollution and climate change for the continent and provides a robust scientific basis for action towards clean air in Africa. More insights:

Climate change and the future of water security in Nigeria We may not have contributed much to climate change, yet its repercussions nevertheless affect us more severely. Strengthening health systems, clean and renewable energy grids, a circular economy for all UN member states, and cross-sectoral collaborations as prioritised in the COP28 Global Climate Action are integral to maintaining health standards in the face of water insecurity and other climate-related challenges. https://lnkd.in/dHgJM55u

The escalating water crisis in Asia, exacerbated by climate change, has become an urgent and prevalent issue affecting communities on a daily basis. Asian governments must prioritise sustainable water governance, tackle pollution, enhance efficiency, and foster resilience to address the region's water scarcity issues effectively. Explore our recent insights on Asia's Water Scarcity Issues: https://bit.ly/3YqMQRA

Food systems significantly impact the environment, contributing 23-42% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. However, climate change mitigation measures have predominantly focused on agricultural production stages, with insufficient attention to post-production and imported food emissions. Our latest policy brief provides solutions for developed and developing countries to achieve carbon neutrality in food systems. Get the brief ➡️ https://buff.ly/46Ptjwb By Akio Takemoto, Mei Maruyama and Upalat Korwatanasakul

“We will fail on climate change if we fail on water.” 💧🚨👇 The Global Commission on the Economics of Water report is a landmark call to action. Water scarcity is not just an environmental issue, it is a direct threat to food security, livelihoods and communities worldwide. Today, over 2 billion people lack access to safe drinking water and by the end of the decade, demand for freshwater is set to outstrip supply by 40%. Not to mention global food production, which is at risk of collapsing in the next 25 years. This is our moment to fundamentally transform how we value, manage and share our water resources. Collective action, innovative solutions and sustainable water management are not just necessary—they are our only option. Read the report ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gzNNTqb5 Read Fiona Harvey's brilliant analysis ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gkVKxCbF Henk Ovink Tharman Shanmugaratnam Mariana Mazzucato Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Elizabeth Wathuti , O.G.W Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE Richard Damania Stuart Orr Richard Lee Jo Tyndall Usha Rao-Monari Alexis Morgan Stefan Uhlenbrook Peter Gleick OECD - OCDE

Stable markets and societies require a stable water cycle, especially for food production 💧 🌍 🌾 We must manage the global water cycle as a global common good, to be protected collectively and in the interests of all. It means recognising that communities and nations are connected regionally and globally; that water is increasingly intertwined with climate change and the depletion of the planet’s natural capital; that water is critical to food security as well as all the SDGs; and that water cannot be put back on a sustainable trajectory without justice and equity in every corner of the globe. ℹ️ https://buff.ly/3IhhSCO

Fascinating day at The Times Earth Summit today, with some great discussions on how the UK’s energy, food and water systems are changing and what more needs to be done to achieve the country’s net zero goals. Particularly interesting was the discussion on the food and agriculture system, during which Henry Dimbleby pointed out that the food sector will be responsible for 50% of the UK’s carbon emissions by 2050 and is lagging behind all other sectors when it comes to decarbonisation. The panel also argued that the government needs to apply the same framework to the nature emergency that it has to the climate emergency. A sentiment I’m sure my former panda colleagues at WWF-UK would agree with. #timesearthsummit #natureandclimate emergency #foodsystems

On World Environment Day, Pakistan highlights the urgency of addressing land degradation, desertification, and droughts exacerbated by climate change. The nation reaffirms its commitment to sustainability through initiatives like the Green Pakistan Programme and Climate Smart Agriculture. Let's unite to protect our planet and ensure a greener, healthier future for all. #WorldEnvironmentDay #PakistanEnvironment #ClimateAction #Sustainability #CheckItNow

#Pakistanclimatechangeeffects Pakistan needs attention You have probably heard or read about the rising sea levels, melting ice caps, drastic changes in weather patterns, and a significant decline in the population of several species around the globe. While you may think these events don’t affect you directly, the truth is they are all signs of the impending climate crisis and pose a huge threat to the entire planet. Therefore, just like the rest of the world, there are several serious environmental issues in Pakistan that need to be addressed and dealt with on an urgent basis.