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🌍 Kiribati Sets Sail Towards a Climate-Resilient Future with Groundbreaking Finance Strategy 🌊 The Climate Finance Division in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (MFED) recently launched the Kiribati National Climate Finance Strategy (KNCFS), and Readiness Needs Assessment (RNA) in partnership with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and the Pacific Community (SPC). This initiative is a significant step towards enhancing Kiribati’s capacity to access international climate finance. 🤝 🔑 Why This Matters:  - The KNCFS provides a clear roadmap for securing essential funds to combat climate change, focusing on critical areas such as land reclamation, coastal protection, food security, renewable energy, and water & sanitation.    - This KNCFS is vital for Kiribati’s survival and prosperity in the face of rising sea levels and extreme weather events. 🌊 💬 "This strategy isn’t just about access to funding, it's about building a stronger, more resilient Kiribati for future generations," said Koin Uriam-Kiritione, Secretary of MFED. "With this framework, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to adapting, mitigating, and building resilience against climate change."    💡 Emphasis on Collaboration:  - The collaboration with GGGI and SPC is crucial for climate finance pipeline prioritization and the identification of institutional gaps and ensuring Kiribati is prepared to tap into global climate funds. 💬 “Together, we’re strengthening Kiribati’s capacity to access much-needed climate finance,” stated Ruth Phillips Itty, Director of the Climate Finance Division.      🌱 The Road Ahead:  - Over the next few weeks, consultations will continue to gather input from various sectors, ensuring the KNCFS reflects the diverse needs of the nation.    - The government aims to finalize and validate the KNCFS results by the end of November, guiding future climate investments and policy strengthening. Key Outcomes Expected:  ✅ Enhanced understanding of climate finance landscapes and mechanisms  ✅ Identification of sectoral priorities and climate finance investment projects  ✅ Improvement in the institutional coordination and prioritization of resources for climate investments    Kam Rabwa (Thank You) to all our partners for your support! For more details: https://lnkd.in/g-VPqwuy #ClimateFinance #Kiribati #ClimateAction #Sustainability #CapacityBuilding #ClimateResilience #PacificIslands

Join our GGGI Solomon Islands team! 🌏   GGGI is on the lookout for a passionate Climate Finance Access Network (CFAN) Senior Associate based in Honiara. This role will support the mobilization of climate finance by working closely with government counterparts and stakeholders. The role includes assisting in developing project proposals, conducting research, and delivering capacity-building workshops to empower local teams in climate finance strategies. 💼 Position: Climate Finance Access Network (CFAN) Senior Associate  📍 Location: Honiara, Solomon Islands  📈 Grade: X7  📅 Deadline: 24/11/2024 🔗 Check out the opportunity and APPLY NOW 👉: https://lnkd.in/gwZjzD6E

🌍 Exciting Job Opportunity! Join our GGGI PNG team! We're seeking a passionate Communication and Knowledge Sharing Associate to enhance GGGI’s initiatives in Papua New Guinea. This role will focus on developing strategic communication plans to enhance GGGI’s visibility and impact. The candidate will produce diverse communication materials, including press releases, newsletters, and social media content, while ensuring brand consistency across all platforms. This position is vital for effectively showcasing our climate initiatives and engaging key stakeholders in our mission for sustainable growth! 🌟 📍 Location: Port Moresby, PNG  📅 Deadline: 14th November 2024  ⏳ Duration: 3 years    🔍 If you’re eager to drive impact and visibility for climate initiatives - 🔗 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/ghPefv_d #GGGI #JobOpportunity #Communications #Sustainability #ClimateAction #GreenGrowth #PNG #ClimateFinance #CareerInSustainability #EnvironmentalJobs #JobOpening #JoinUs #ImpactfulWork 

Exciting Career Opportunity! Join Us in Advancing Climate Action in PNG! 🌍 The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) PNG team is actively seeking a dedicated Private Sector Advisor to join the Climate FIRST Project. This role is a unique chance to drive sustainable, climate-resilient growth by engaging the private sector to develop innovative green solutions in Papua New Guinea. As our Private Sector Advisor, you will: 🌱 Lead efforts to foster private-sector participation in climate action 🌍 Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to drive green investments 💼 Develop partnerships that align with Climate FIRST’s mission to build resilience and drive green growth in the region If you’re a dynamic professional passionate about sustainable development and private sector engagement, we’d love to hear from you! 🌿 📌 Location: Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea 📌 Apply here: https://shorturl.at/bhRLV #PrivateSector #ClimateFinance #GreenGrowth

🌍 Opportunity Alert! 🌍 GGGI is extending the deadline for national positions in Tonga and Tuvalu! If you're passionate about climate action and want to help drive sustainable development in the Pacific, this is your chance. 🌱💼 ⏰ New Deadline: 14th November 2024 Join the Climate Finance Access Network (CFAN) and make a real impact in your community. Whether you’re experienced in climate finance, development, or policy, your skills can help shape a more sustainable future. 🔗 Apply now and be part of the solution! Tonga: https://lnkd.in/g__BCkRv Tuvalu: https://lnkd.in/gQH3qha4 💬 Spread the word and tag someone who would be interested! 📣

🚗 Empowering Papua New Guinea to Combat Transport Emissions! 🌍 Buckle up, PNG! We’re steering towards a greener future with the recent GHG Emission Modelling Training, held on October 8-9, 2024. This innovative workshop, organized by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) in partnership with the Department of Transport (DoT) and the Climate Change Development Authority (CCDA), is set to revolutionize how we tackle transport emissions in PNG! With road transport currently contributing 23% of Papua New Guinea's energy-related emissions and is projected to double by 2030, we can’t afford to sit back and do nothing. Participants learned to use a dynamic, Excel-based Road Transport Emission Model that tracks vehicle emissions and energy consumption, equipping them to develop effective strategies that will promote the use of Electronic Vehicles (EVs) in PNG for its environmental, economic savings and health benefits which will reduce emissions right here in our communities. 💡 “The hands-on approach has been a game-changer,” shared Sent Raiya from DoT. “We’re now equipped to take the wheel and drive our policies towards carbon neutrality!” William Lakain, General Manager for Monitoring, Reporting, Verification, and National Communication at CCDA, added, “This emission model will help us effectively monitor our emissions situation in PNG and make informed decisions to reduce it over time in our expanding transport sector. This is a pivotal step in our transition toward a low-emission economy and a cleaner and more sustainable future for PNG. This workshop brought together visionaries from DoT, CCDA, National Energy Authority (NEA), and Road Traffic Authority (RTA), fostering collaboration and inspiring data-driven decisions to shape a sustainable transport landscape. 🌱 Part of the “Promoting Electric Mobility in Papua New Guinea” initiative, this training directly supports PNG’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) obligation and target under the Paris Agreement to reduce emissions and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Vili Caniogo from GGGI PNG highlighted, “This model not only tracks our progress but also paves the way for EVs in PNG!” As we shift gears towards a sustainable future, the collaboration among DoT, CCDA, NEA, RTA, and GGGI will ensure that this emission model becomes integral to our strategy for a cleaner, greener PNG. 🌍✨ Link: https://lnkd.in/gRjeb72u #GHGEmissions #ClimateAction #SustainableTransport #PapuaNewGuinea #GreenGrowth #GGGI #ClimateChange #ElectricMobility #DataDriven #CapacityBuilding 

🌍 Strengthening Partnerships for Green Finance in PNG! This week, the Green Finance Centre Papua New Guinea (GFC) at the Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) and GGGI Papua New Guinea had the honor of hosting the Agence Française de Développement - AFD - dans l'océan Pacifique Regional Director Virginie Bleitrach to discuss the ongoing Green Pacific Financial Systems program. 📝During a fruitful meeting and dinner, we reaffirmed our shared commitment to sustainable finance in Papua New Guinea. AFD expressed appreciation for the collaborative efforts toward making green financing a reality – from initial planning stages to tangible impacts on the ground. ✅🍀 🗝️Key priorities were discussed, relating to PNG, including: • Operationalizing the Green Refinancing Facility (GRF) • Exploring other innovative financial instruments to complement the GRF in order to accelerate green lending in PNG • recruitment of additional team support for GFC. Also discussed during the exchange was how PNG’s good work in sustainable finance can be scaled up to other Pacific Countries given existing collaboration between AFD, GGGI, Central Banks and other Key actors in the Pacific. 🎗️With the support of generous donors like Agence Française de Développement, we’re paving the way for a more resilient, sustainable financial future for PNG. 🌱 👩💼👨💼Joining Viriginie was AFD PNG’s Country Rep, benoit chassatte while PNG’s discussion was led by Assistant Governor BPNG, George Awap, GGGI PNG and Solomon Islands Country Representative Sakiusa Tuisolia, CEFI Executive Director Saliya Ranasinghe along with Head of GFC Mohinesh Prasad. #DonorSupport #Collaboration #SustainableFinance #PNG #AFD #BPNG #GGGI #CEFI GGGI Pacific CEFI- Centre for Excellence in Financial Inclusion Global Green Growth Institute Karthik Gopavarapu CDPM® Peter Samuel Mamp

🌺 Alii from Palau! 🌍✨ 🌊 Exciting developments! GGGI recently hosted a workshop for the Palau Capacity Building Initiative for Transparency (CBIT). Held on October 22, 2024, this event bought together national stakeholders to refine the design of a proposed project that focuses on strengthening Palau’s capacity to transparently track and report on the implementation of its national Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). This initiative is set to enhance Palau’s institutional, technical and human capacities to meet the Paris Agreement’s Enhanced Transparency Framework requirements.   What is CBIT?  The Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) in Article 13 of the Paris Agreement is crucial for monitoring NDC progress. The Capacity-Building Initiative for Transparency (CBIT), backed by the Global Environment Facility, helps developing countries build capacities for effective tracking and reporting of climate actions and commitments. CBIT is important because it 👇   🏗️📈 Enhances Accountability: It helps countries effectively track and report their climate actions, ensuring accountability in meeting commitments under the Paris Agreement. 📊🤝 Builds Capacity: CBIT strengthens institutional, technical, and human resources, empowering countries to manage climate data and transparency processes. 🔍 🎯 Promotes Transparency: By improving data collection and reporting mechanisms, CBIT fosters transparency in climate action, which is essential for trust among nations. 🌱💪 Facilitates Climate Resilience: Enhanced transparency leads to better-informed decisions and policies, ultimately supporting countries in adapting to and mitigating climate change impacts. 🌎Supports Global Goals: By aligning national efforts with global climate objectives, CBIT contributes to the overall effectiveness of international climate agreements. The Workshop Highlights:  - Project Context & Rationale: We explored the importance of transparency in climate action. - Challenges & Barriers: Addressed key hurdles to effective implementation.  Relevant Policies: Discussed frameworks like the Palau Climate Change Policy and the National Environment Management Strategy. - Project Overview: Outlined the project components and structure.    The project aims to achieve the following outcomes:  1) Establish institutional arrangements for the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) for regular and transparent reporting on NDCs and National GHG Inventory. 2) Create a GHG inventory preparation system for efficient and accurate production of National GHG inventories. 3) Strengthen the Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) framework to improve Palau's monitoring and reporting on climate actions and support.   The project, led by the Office of Climate Change, Government of Palau and GGGI in partnership with UNEP, has a 48-month implementation period expected to begin in Q2-Q3 of 2025. SULANG to all our partners and supporters !!💚

🌍✨ Championing Climate Resilience in Papua New Guinea! 🌿 On October 23 and 25, the vibrant provinces of Simbu and Enga took a giant leap towards a sustainable future by hosting the PNG Climate FIRST project workshops! 🎉 Organized by the Global Green Growth Institute in partnership with the Climate Change and Development Authority - Papua New Guinea and Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, these gatherings brought together over 100 passionate stakeholders from government, communities, and the private sector to tackle climate challenges head-on. With AUD 20 million from the Australian Government under the PNG-Australia Climate Change Action Plan, the Climate FIRST project is all about empowering local communities to adapt and thrive in the face of climate change. 🌱💪 This initiative places a strong emphasis on inclusion, ensuring that vulnerable groups, including women and people with disabilities, have a seat at the table. Key takeaways from the workshops included strategies for sustainable development tailored to the unique needs of Simbu and Enga, and the importance of local partnerships. As Mr. William Lakain, General Manager of CCDA, said, “Together we are building a stronger, climate-resilient future for PNG.”    Local leaders are equally enthusiastic! Enga Provincial Administrator Mr. Sandis Tsaka expressed excitement for scaling up climate action and accessing international climate finance. As we move forward, the insights gathered will guide actionable projects and policies, reinforcing our commitment to a sustainable, equitable future for all. 🌏 #ClimateAction #PNGClimateFIRST #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateFIRST #DFAT #CCDA #GGGI

🔍 Job Opportunity: Project Associate - LECRD Program 🌍✨    GGGI is seeking a motivated Project Associate to support the Solomon Islands Carbon Trading Policy project. Reporting to the Low Emission Climate Resilient Development (LECRD) Program Manager in Suva, Fiji, you will coordinate with team members, government ministries, and stakeholders in the Solomon Islands to ensure effective and efficient project implementation.    📍 Location: Honiara, Solomon Islands  📊 Grade: X6 National  ⏳ Duration: 24 Months  🗓️ Deadline: November 11, 2024    Join us in driving sustainable development in the Solomon Islands! 🌊    Apply here 👉 https://lnkd.in/g3axkpAy