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#Bookmark under Reminder: one of 2024's first Panel discussions: 'Post-COP28 Debrief: Does the agreement go far enough?' When: Tuesday 16 January, 12.30pm – 1.45pm GMT Where: Oxford Martin School Lecture Theatre & Online What: COP28 closed with an agreement, that for the first time in three decades, includes oil and gas. But what does the agreement mean in real terms? And is keeping the global temperature limit of 1.5°C within reach? Join us as our panel of academics share their thoughts after attending COP28 and look forward to what it means for COP29 and the world over the coming years. Who is on the Panel: ·        Professor Myles Allen, Director, Oxford Net Zero ·        Dr Abrar Chaudhury, Senior Associate, Oxford Net Zero ·        Professor Benito Müller, Convener International Climate Policy Research, Environmental Change Institute (Chair) ·        Dr Dr Nicola Ranger, Director, Oxford Martin Programme on Systemic Resilience This talk is in conjunction with Oxford Net Zero and Oxford Climate Research Network. ‣ How to register to attend in-person in Oxford: https://lnkd.in/e_JJsq9T ‣ How to register to watch live online on Crowdcast: https://lnkd.in/efEqWbkn About: The Oxford Martin School was founded in 2005 after author James Martin donated over £70 million, the largest benefaction to the University of Oxford in its more than 900-year history. The founding director of the School was Ian Goldin who held the post from September 2006 to September 2016. The School and the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Oxford founded the Future of Humanity Institute in 2005. In 2010, the School announced the successful outcome of a $100 million matched funding scheme that saw the number of research programmes in the School more than double.

In a new blog published by the International Peace Institute (IPI), Adam Day (he/him), Head of UNU-CPR's Geneva Office, argues that the Summit of the Future lacks a clear environmental agenda.    Although one of the Summit's pillars focuses on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Day argues that this alone does not constitute a robust environmental agenda. Furthermore, the recently finalized "zero draft" of the Summit's outcome document, titled the "Pact for the Future," reaffirms existing environmental commitments but lacks significant new initiatives. Day argues that it’s not too late for UN Member States to generate a planetary narrative and outcome for the Summit. He offers several steps they could take:  🔹 Issue a Declaration of Planetary Emergency at the Summit of the Future.  🔹 Commit to phasing out fossil fuels.  🔹 Double the G20 commitment on climate.  🔹 Align the global financial architecture with sustainability.  🔹 Move beyond Gross Domestic Product.  🔹 Expand and strengthen the UN Environmental Programme.  🔹 Support the early appointment of an Envoy for Future Generations well before the Summit. Read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/eJ-5w4Gb  

Métis National Council technical experts have wrapped up their time at the 60th Session of the Subsidiary Bodies (SB60).   The June UN Climate Meetings are critical preparatory meetings ahead of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 29th Session of the Conference of Parties (COP29) taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan in November. SB60 focused on technical and scientific matters, as well as the implementation of the climate treaties, including key priorities such as Loss and Damage, Article 6, Climate Finance, the Global Stocktake, Just Transition, and Adaptation.   MNC continues to put pressure on United Nations entities and Member States to facilitate the full and effective participation of Indigenous Peoples. One way of doing this is through supporting the continued work of the Facilitative Working Group (FWG), which is the established body established to further operationalize the Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples Platform (LCIPP) and facilitate the implementation of its three functions related to knowledge, capacity for engagement, and climate change policies and actions. This session of SB60 negotiated the continuation of the mandate of the FWG, reaffirming the rights of Indigenous Peoples, and their critical role in the fight against climate change.   In addition to actively participating in negotiations, MNC technical staff continued to participate in the Indigenous Peoples caucus. During a meeting with UN Climate Change High-Level Champions for COP28 and COP29, International Policy Advisor Kate Gillis delivered remarks on behalf of the North American region, reiterating our commitment to the respect, protection, and safeguarding of the rights of Indigenous Peoples, in line with the minimum standards affirmed in UNDRIP.   The UN Climate Meetings ultimately provide a space in which MNC can build relationships and stand in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples across the globe in our shared fight against colonially caused climate change. Participation ensures continuity in following important negotiations and ensuring that Métis Nation priorities are reflected across the UNFCCC. #MétisNationalCouncil #MétisNation #SB60 #ClimateChange

🌍 Excited to share my recent article, "Addressing Inequities in Climate Action: A Path Forward after COP28" published in Modern Diplomacy! 📰 In this piece, I explore the dual facets of progress and persistent disparities in our global response to the climate crisis. 🌱 Key Takeaways: ✅ Vision for a Cleaner Future ✅ Challenges of Implementation ✅ Historical Responsibility ✅ Disparities in Support ✅ Glimmer of Hope ✅ Voices of Indigenous Communities ✅ Road Ahead for Developing Nations ✅ A Multifaceted Approach Join me in the conversation for a sustainable future! 🤝 Let's amplify marginalized voices, integrate traditional wisdom, and ensure equitable resource allocation. 🌐 Read the full article and share your thoughts! #ClimateAction #COP28 #Sustainability #GlobalUnity 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dRnakE_X 🌐 Together, let's pave the way toward a resilient and sustainable future! 🌏💚 #ModernDiplomacy #ClimateChange #InclusiveAction

European Preparations for COP29 to begin at the Copenhagen Climate Ministerial The EU’s preparations for the COP29 Summit, scheduled to be held in Azerbaijan in November, will kick off this week as Climate Action Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra attends the Copenhagen Climate Ministerial. This annual meeting in the Danish capital marks the start of COP Climate Conference preparations, as climate leaders and ministers from around the world meet for the first time since the previous year’s summit. This year, more than 40 officials will attend to discuss the commitments made in Dubai in 2023, and to lay the groundwork for the COP29. The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference is set to be a crucial summit for the EU, as it will mark the first COP for the new Parliament and Commission. This edition will be a key indicator of the future direction of the European Green Deal under the direction of a new set of policymakers. #eu #europeancommission #europeanparliament #europe #europa #news #politics #meetings #meetingsandevents #un #unitednations #cop29 #cop28 #cop28uae #climatechange #climate #policymaking

Peace and climate change are intertwined which is why at COP29 Azerbaijan, taking place this year from the 11-22 November in Baku, we have a shared opportunity and obligation to raise awareness about the importance of peace and conflict sensitivity in climate change negotiations. On 23 October at 14:00 CET, join the Peace@COP29 community for an important webinar to launch the latest policy paper "Navigating the peace and security implications of climate change: Recommendations on the climate-conflict nexus at COP29". This paper presents the latest insights and recommendations for involving peace in climate action Peace@COP29 is a global participatory collective of over 200 individuals from more than 80 institutions across five continents, of which Initiatives of Change is a member, all dedicated to integrating peace responsiveness and conflict sensitivity into climate change policy. This newest policy paper, tackles eight core environmental, climate change, conflict and peace issues, providing actionable recommendations that key decision-makers can enact or demand within the UNFCCC negotiations at COP29. Discover the recommendations on topics such as climate finance, climate justice, mitigating the climate impact of military and security-sector actors, and much more:  https://lnkd.in/d5erMDaB Join the webinar: On Zoom, 23 October, at 14:00 CET. Register online here:  https://lnkd.in/eEDUSXUA #peaceatcop #climateaction #sustainableliving #bethechange #cauxfoundation #climatejustice #climateimpace #peace #peacebuilding #peacecop29 #baku Leïla Réau Elise Buckle Khulan Berger Roxane Kiefer Amanda Kayne, EMBA María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés Amber Nuttall Nasha C. Barbara Buchner Project Dandelion Climate Bridges - WE Build Bridges for Climate & Sustainability Conscious Food Systems Alliance AIODD Pontus Holmgren Initiatives of Change Initiatives of Change United Kingdom Jacqueline Coté Alan Channer Dr. Irina Fedorenko-Aula Peter Rundell Annika Erickson-Pearson Ignacio Packer MYBLUEPLANET Khulan Berger

📣Call out for academic experts for #COP29 Climate Proofing SMEs Campaign The Centre for Climate Engagement is supporting the #COP29 Climate Champions’ campaign to climate-proof #SMEs by seeking collaboration and evidence from academics to inform an event taking place during COP29. The Climate Proofing SMEs Campaign is a global initiative to empower SMEs by improving access to tailored resources and capacity-building support, celebrating and showcasing #climateleadership, and encouraging large organisations to collaborate with SMEs in their value chains.  Working in collaboration with global partners and networks, the Climate Champions are looking for academics to: - Engage in an online dialogue on this subject with colleagues across the globe on 23rd October 2024 - Provide links to their existing research publications in this broad subject area and/or brief plain language summaries of their research - Potentially contribute to a high-level policy focused event at COP29, and inform conversations between the climate champions and key policy maker 👉Read more about how to get involved: https://bit.ly/3YrS5zP International Universities Climate Alliance Cambridge Zero University of Cambridge

📣Call out for academic experts for #COP29 Climate Proofing SMEs Campaign The Centre for Climate Engagement is supporting the #COP29 Climate Champions’ campaign to climate-proof #SMEs by seeking collaboration and evidence from academics to inform an event taking place during COP29. The Climate Proofing SMEs Campaign is a global initiative to empower SMEs by improving access to tailored resources and capacity-building support, celebrating and showcasing #climateleadership, and encouraging large organisations to collaborate with SMEs in their value chains.  Working in collaboration with global partners and networks, the Climate Champions are looking for academics to: - Engage in an online dialogue on this subject with colleagues across the globe on 23rd October 2024 - Provide links to their existing research publications in this broad subject area and/or brief plain language summaries of their research - Potentially contribute to a high-level policy focused event at COP29, and inform conversations between the climate champions and key policy maker 👉Read more about how to get involved: https://bit.ly/3YrS5zP International Universities Climate Alliance Cambridge Zero University of Cambridge

COP27 is the 27th UN meeting in which world leaders and climate activists, environmentalists, etc are expected to deliver key speeches on climate discussion for action. The event was scheduled to start on Sunday, November 6th, and to span over two weeks of negotiations, in which more than 35,000 delegates are expected to attend. The themes range from increased financial support to lower-income countries, and the way forward for the world to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement, including required technologies and innovations to lower carbon intensity production and tangible efforts to build green and efficient supply chains for a sustainable future. Read the rest of this Article at https://lnkd.in/egZYKZTG #ClimateChange #sustainability #writers #environment #speakup

We are significantly behind in our efforts to maintain the 1.5℃ goal set by the Paris Agreement! Climate change represents the most pressing crisis humanity currently faces, encapsulating a multifaceted challenge that spans environmental, economic, and social aspects. Addressing this complexity necessitates an integrated Resource Nexus Approach, which emphasises the interlinkages among diverse sectors and stakeholders.    Following the decisions made at COP27, countries are obligated to present their updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) for 2035 by early 2025.   The year 2024 is pivotal, as governments are set to initiate the formulation of their new targets for 2035 while implementing their ongoing 2030 targets.    The Nexus Seminar N.74 will host Seoyoung L. to explore the significance of the first round of NDCs submitted, showcase standout instances where the Resource Nexus Approach has been effectively reflected, and deliberate on strategies to embed it more thoroughly in the development of the forthcoming NDCs for 2035.    The Nexus Seminar Series is coordinated by Serena Caucci and Samanthi Dijkstra-Silva #ResourceNexus