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#Kilos4Klima | Had the opportunity to attend the informal meeting between the Climate Change Commission and Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and the Asia Climate Change Consortium regarding the Loss and Damage Fund Board. The convergence between these two sectors, the government and civil society organizations, is crucial for effective action on the Loss and Damage Fund Board. This partnership will enhance policy advocacy, ensures community voices influence decisions, and facilitates resource mobilization for vulnerable populations affected by climate change. On the other hand, challenges may arise from differing priorities, bureaucratic inefficiencies, and limited access to funding. Maintaining transparent communication and fostering mutual trust are essential for overcoming these obstacles and achieving shared goals in climate resilience and adaptation efforts. Collaboration is key to addressing the pressing issue of loss and damage. Photo: JL Algo.

📢 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

“It is important that adequate climate funding is set aside to ensure inclusivity of civil organizations & the public in national climate plans” advises Ndeye Khar Ndiaye, Oxfam Senegal, Country Director Oxfam’s study shows that 2024 is an important year for climate justice as countries around the world work to submit their national climate plans to meet the Paris agreement. We must ensure an equitable #PeoplesClimateAction Read Oxfam’s study https://oxf.am/NDCs

Our Communications and Knowledge Management Advisor, Emilie Fokkelman, is attending the Climate Democracy Webinar hosted by the Open Government Partnership, Trust, Accountability and Inclusion Collaborative and People Powered. Participants are exploring ways of ensuring inclusive approaches that respect local knowledge and expertise, and how to navigate the complexities of local and global climate policies while ensuring that innovations make a real impact on the ground. This topic is very important for the Governance Action Hub, especially in countries like #Colombia where we are exploring the #JustTransition theme. #ClimateDemocracy #ClimateAction #JustEnergyTransition

“It’s time to turn rhetoric into action. It’s time to adapt.”   These words from our Director-General Vanina Laurent-Ledru come on the eve of the 79th UN General Assembly, where, just one week from now, we will have the honour of convening experts on the subject of climate change.   On Wednesday 25th September, we will come together with partners Foreign Policy and the Africa-Europe Foundation at our event ‘Risk to Resilience: Unlocking Climate Financing for Local Health Adaptation’. As a group of international academics, scientists, policymakers, agenda setters and community advocates, we have a common goal: to address barriers hindering the flow of climate and health financing to local communities and propose actionable solutions to ensure that funding reaches those most in need. These conversations have never been more important. #UNGA79 #TimeToAdapt #ClimateChange

“It is important that adequate climate funding is set aside to ensure inclusivity of civil organizations & the public in national climate plans” advises Ndeye Khar Ndiaye, Oxfam Senegal, Country Director Oxfam’s study shows that 2024 is an important year for climate justice as countries around the world work to submit their national climate plans to meet the Paris agreement. We must ensure an equitable #PeoplesClimateAction. Read Oxfam’s study https://oxf.am/NDCs

Brief on NGYouthSDGs Capacity Building Sessions The NGYouthSDGs capacity-building program is designed to empower Nigerian youth with the knowledge and skills needed to engage meaningfully in climate policy implementation and advocacy. Module 1-4 outlines the key themes covered in the sessions: Module 1: Overview of Nigeria's National Climate Policies This module provides an introduction to the key national policies addressing climate change in Nigeria. Participants are guided through the country’s climate action framework, including Nigeria's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), climate mitigation and adaptation strategies, and the roles of governmental agencies such as the Federal Ministry of Environment and the Department of Climate Change. This session helps youth understand Nigeria’s commitments under the Paris Agreement and the various policy instruments that guide climate action.

🌍 Delve into critical discussions on Loss and Damage from the recent Bonn Climate Conference 2024! Our team at IMPACT Initiatives shares insights on addressing climate impacts and supporting vulnerable communities. Key takeaways include: Enhancing Coordination: Insights into how international bodies are collaborating to strengthen responses to climate-induced loss and damage.  Humanitarian Challenges: Understanding the multifaceted impacts of climate change on communities, from economic losses to climate-induced displacement.  Future Directions: Exploring the roadmap for global policy frameworks and funding mechanisms to mitigate loss and damage. Explore the full article to delve deeper into these topics and learn about our ongoing efforts in climate justice advocacy: https://bit.ly/4be2YIE   #ClimateChange #LossAndDamage #ClimateAction #ImpactInitiatives #BonnClimateConference 

✍️ Did you know that EU Member States are drafting national plans to manage 82 billion euros of climate investments over the next years? 🎯 The so-called “Social Climate Plans” will detail how countries can help tackle energy poverty while reducing emissions. 👀 In this just-published briefing, co-signed by 37 organisations, we propose solutions for a truly effective Social Climate Fund. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4ehWYku

the goal of climate finance is to enable countries and communities to transition to low carbon and climate resilient development. I got to learn about the climate justice impact fund for Africa which support engagement of communities in the Frontline of the climate crisis. KENYA PLATFORM FOR CLIMATE GOVERNANCE Pan African Climate Justice Alliance PACJA Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice #climatefinance #climatejustice