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The Uganda Green Enterprise Finance Accelerator (𝗨𝗚𝗘𝗙𝗔) supported by adelphi research, is driving Uganda’s transition to a sustainable economy by improving access to green finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). SMEs contribute an enormous 80% of private sector production and provide employment to over 2.5 million Ugandans. 🌍🏦 A new 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 published by adelphi research captures UGEFA’s transformative impact since its inception in 2020. It offers valuable lessons for scaling finance in green sectors. 💚 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: ✔️ Over 206 enterprises supported with capacity-building tools to secure finance. ✔️ 88 loans facilitated*, unlocking over 26.9 billion UGX in funding. ✔️ Collaborations with financial institutions have opened doors for 58% first-time borrowers. ✔️ Participating SMEs have achieved a 38% average annual revenue growth despite global challenges. Get access to the full report here: ➡️https://lnkd.in/dKeET38J Flemming Fischer, Christine Meyer, Camilla Shearman, Paula Cros Marchena, Selina Blum, Moritz Blanke, João Chaves Eleutério, Lina Gutierrez, European Union * Note: Since June 2024 reporting cut-off date, number of UGEFA-facilitated loans has risen to 100.

𝗖𝗢𝗣𝟮𝟵 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, with the $300bn climate finance target falling far short of the amounts needed to deliver equitable action. Fossil fuel-exporting nations have hosted the last three COPs, each delivering underwhelming outcomes. Vulnerable countries have been left frustrated. 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲, like progress on carbon markets and green initiatives in in developing countries. But much more is needed. With Brazil hosting COP30, urgent breakthroughs are needed, and there may be reason to hope that the next COP may feel more like a home game. Read the full comment from Dennis Taenzler, Director and Head of Programme Climate Policy here: ➡️https://lnkd.in/dXKkpkCD #COP29 #ClimateFinance #JustTransition #COP30

𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: On Monday, the final round of negotiations on a global plastics treaty will take place in Busan, Korea. Over the last two years, UN-Facilitated talks have sought to tackle the increasingly severe problem of plastic pollution in both land and marine ecosystems. 🐠🏞️ Read our 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 with Senior Researcher Dr. Per-Olof Busch (PhD Political Science) here: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d3tcUh3k 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲? Despite increased public awareness, progress has been 𝗳𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘄. Divergent international blocs have emerged, with many key nations opposing binding measures. adelphi research has published an analysis of the current positions of all countries.🌐 Find out who stands where: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dEdyYhMG Per-Olof Busch (PhD Political Science), Paolo Facco, Jan Janssen, Maro Luisa Schulte, Evita Hegmann, Johanna Mützel, Richard Berner, Amar Munnolimath, PROMAR, EU in Korea Green Partnership Programme, Oriane Lemaire #INC5 #PlasticPollution #UNEP

Nations are grappling to limit global warming. But what can citizens do? adelphi research is working alongside 8 European project partners to develop policies and tools to support 1.5° degree compatible lifestyles. Join the #OnePointFiveChallenge! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dCeuEkMA Discover more about the project: ➡️https://lnkd.in/dEEZqPZK Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS) Hot or Cool Institute Leiden University Lund University GreenDependent Institute D-mat Universidade da Coruña Green Liberty | Zaļā brīvība European Research Services

"With no peace, there can be no climate action. With no climate action, there can be no peace. The two are absolutely connected." Janani Vivekananda, adelphi Head of Climate Diplomacy and Security https://lnkd.in/dnENf_ke

🌍 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗢𝗣𝟮𝟵: adelphi global, Climate Diplomacy and Security and the OSCE have launched a new scoping study addressing shared climate-related security challenges in the South Caucasus, with a focus on fire risk reduction. The report develops ideas for cooperation activities and identifies what is needed to ensure success. Dr Beatrice Mosello introduced the report during an event at the Azerbaijan Pavilion, which brought together partners from Azerbaijan and Georgian governments, OSCE and donor governments Sweden and Switzerland. The session highlighted ideas for transboundary cooperation activities including: 🛡️ Municipal-level prevention and response, 🤝 National-level coordination, and 🌿 Conservation of biodiversity. Download the full study here: ➡️ adelph.it/AzeGeoCoop Raquel Munayer, Lukas Rüttinger, COP29 Azerbaijan, #ClimateDiplomacy

Finally made it to #COP29 COP29 Azerbaijan! Baku Stadium is buzzying with good energy! Really looking forward to engaging in the discussions and events in the next days with OSCE Climate Diplomacy and Security and all the colleagues and friends in town!

Saludos desde Santa Marta, Colombia!🇨🇴 Greetings from Santa Marta, Colombia! 🇨🇴 It’s immensely fulfilling to witness the tangible achievements of our BMUV Zukunft – Umwelt – Gesellschaft (ZUG) gGmbH and adelphi lead project, PROMAR , here in #Colombia. As part of our innovative pilots to prevent #MarineLitter in #SantaMarta, we have made remarkable progress alongside our incredible local partners, Fundación Socya . Here’s what we’ve accomplished together: 👉🏻Empowering Informal #WastePickers: We formalized the roles of 40 informal waste pickers, providing them with dignified livelihoods, improved earnings, and a healthier working environment. 👉🏻Training #Households: Over 25,000 households have been trained in #waste sorting and #WasteManagement, creating awareness and driving behavior change at the grassroots level. 👉🏻#Educating the Next Generation: Waste management systems have been integrated into schools, enabling children to learn the importance of #sustainable practices at an early age. 👉🏻River Barriers to #Prevent Marine Litter: We installed waste-blocking barriers across four rivers flowing into the sea, significantly reducing #marine litter and protecting the pristine marine #ecosystem. These efforts have not only achieved the project’s objectives but also established sustainable, replicable solutions for marine litter prevention. Santa Marta, with its breathtaking beauty, is now a shining example of how collaborative action can lead to environmental and social transformation. This success story is a testament to what can be achieved through #innovation, #partnerships, and #CommunityEngagement. Here’s to building a cleaner, healthier future for our oceans and communities! 🌊 . . Mikael P. Henzler Jurgen Hannak Lena Ruthner Richard Berner Taylor Clayton Johanna Mützel Jason McConnell Leech Evita Hegmann Paolo Facco Chung Tran

𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗢𝗣𝟮𝟵: adelphi Director and Head of Climate Policy Dennis Taenzler participated in a panel discussion on the results of the #HABITABLE project at COP29 Azerbaijan. In the midst of global crises and uncertainty, fundamental questions of 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 and 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 remain of utmost importance. Discover more about the adelphi research #HABITABLE project here: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dEFu7MsW François Gemenne, The Hugo Observatory: Environment, Migration, Politics, Julia Blocher, Ph.D., PIK - Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Runa Khan, Friendship NGO (Photo credit: Friendship NGO)

If you're at COP29 Azerbaijan, don't miss this event starting in 1 hour: 𝟰:𝟰𝟱 - 𝟲:𝟭𝟱𝗽𝗺 📍Blue Zone, Conference room 6 #HABITABILE #COP29 #Migration