Global Resilience Partnership

🌿 We’re excited to announce the winners of the second round of the Resilient Agriculture Innovations for Nature (RAIN) Challenge 2024! 🎉 RAIN aims to convert seed-level innovative agricultural ideas that are meeting resilience needs in East Africa and scale them to sustainable business ideas of interest to private investors and funders. Each initiative uniquely addresses agricultural challenges and identifies opportunities within its community. We're excited to collaborate with these projects as they continue to enhance resilience and spearhead nature-positive agricultural innovations! Meet the winners: ➡️ Building climate-resilient livelihoods and reducing Postharvest food loss with affordable solar-powered dryer in Lake Victoria, Tanzania ➡️ Harvesting Prosperity: Empowering Smallholders and Elevating Incomes through a Climate-Smart Marketplace, Kenya ➡️ Trans-Harmony Farms, Uganda ➡️ RETFARMERS GL (Regional Training for Farmers of the Great Lake countries on climate and peace), Burundi ➡️ Incentivising Sustainability: Pathways to Resilience in Coffee Agroforestry, Tanzania ➡️ Arid and Semi-arid Lands business incubator initiative through Kenya Arid Lands Value Chains Initiative (KAVADI©), Kenya ➡️ Planting and Management of Indigenous Tree Species for Non-Timber Forest Products in West Pokot, Kenya ➡️ Africa Eco-Soil Project, Tanzania ➡️ CropScan Solar-powered Fertilizer Application Advisory Device, Kenya ➡️Ukulima bora, Mazingira Bora Initiative, Kenya ➡️Zowasel Carbon and Biodiversity Program, Kenya/Tanzania Learn more: https://bit.ly/4g0M7fU Shockwave Foundation Munich Re Foundation Solidaridad East and Central Africa Chyulu Development Foundation Inclusive Small Firms Africa MAVUNOLAB farmbetter

#ICYMI! "From Informality to Impact" reveals the untapped potential in scaling urban resilience solutions for informal settlements. With urban climate investments at only 1.2%, it’s time to diversify solutions across sectors. Dive into findings on how philanthropy, policy, and finance can help bridge gaps. 💼 Read more: https://bit.ly/40OhBAT #UrbanResilience #ClimateAction

🤝 Partnership is at the heart of what we do, and we’re excited to welcome our newest Partners: Chemonics International transforms how development can—and should—work with life-changing solutions. Resurgence co-designs inclusive weather and climate services, including early warning systems. Acumen tackles the root causes of poverty with a unique approach to impact investing. Vikāra Institute applies systems thinking to drive sustainable progress in communities around the world. We look forward to working together to advance resilience! Learn more about our Partners: https://lnkd.in/dEGw9nFW

🚨 The deadline for the Hindu Kush Himalaya Innovation Challenge for Entrepreneurs (HKH-ICE) is fast approaching! If you have an innovation that drives progress in agriculture, water security, or sustainable tourism, this is your chance to make a difference in the HKH region. 📅 Apply by 6 December 2024 Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/3VihCtx ICIMOD

🎬 Resilience Perspectives: From Local to Global How do we build a resilient world in the face of interconnected crises? In this series, we sit down with incredible changemakers from around the globe to explore the role of innovation, investment, and collaboration in fostering resilience at every level. Hear from: Jorge Gastelumendi Senior Director at the Atlantic Council's Climate Resilience Center, Kenneth Barigye Managing Director of Mountain Harvest Coffee, Hamis Said Hincha Country Director (Tanzania) at FSPN Africa, Cibele Queiroz Knowledge Director at Global Resilience Partnership, and Sheela Patel Director at Society for the Promotion of Area Resource Centers (SPARC). They share transformative insights on resilience, from empowering smallholder farmers to creating sustainable urban futures. Watch the trailer now and join the conversation about building a future-ready world. COP Resilience Hub #Innovation #ClimateAction

#ICYMI 🔵 Blue or aquatic foods – foods that are wild-caught or farmed from oceans, rivers, and lakes – are increasingly recognised as a priority for climate action, yet they are often overlooked in climate discussions and underfunded in mitigation and adaptation financing. New guidelines, produced by the Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions, WorldFish, FAO, Beijer Institute of Ecological Economics, CARE, and the Environmental Defense Fund, share opportunities for governments to incorporate blue foods in nationally determined contributions and other climate strategies. Read the guidelines: https://lnkd.in/dQzxdZvA

One day left to apply! If you’re under 35 and passionate about showcasing climate resilience through your lens, here’s your chance to shine. Submit a series of 5-7 high-resolution photos that capture resilience in the face of climate challenges, and you could win $1000. 🗓 Extended deadline: 30 November 2024 🔗 Apply now: bit.ly/4gKPCbb *Women are highly encouraged to apply! Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO) #ClimateAction #AfricaYouthVoices #PhotoStoryContest #CreativityForChange

🎨 💻 Jessica Harwood, one of our COPtoonists, created some incredible and thought-provoking COPtoons to bring our #COP29 sessions to life. Jess is an Indian-British Australian artist, communications professional, and environmental campaigner living on Gadigal land in Sydney, Australia. She is passionate about climate justice and uses her art to drive people to take action on climate campaigns. Jess has done graphic recordings, comics, and illustrations for many Australian organisations working to drive Australia’s transition away from fossil fuels. She has had her work featured by the BBC, ABC and the Guardian. To bring art forward at COP29, artists collaborated with the Resilience Hub at #COP29Azerbaijan. From graphic harvests to COPtoons, these creatives interpreted our COP29 programming through beautiful and inspiring media. 🖌 #COPResilienceHub #COP29Azerbaijan #resilience #climatechange #RacetoResilience Global Resilience Partnership / Atlantic Council's Climate Resilience Center / International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) / SouthSouthNorth / Fundación Avina / SDI. (Slum Dwellers International) 

With COP now concluded, we invite you to share your reflections and feedback on the COP29 Resilience Hub. Your insights will contribute to our synthesis report and play a vital role in capturing the diverse perspectives of Hub participants, guiding our future planning efforts. Please fill in this short survey by 6 December 2024! 📌 https://lnkd.in/dAxge-HK #COPResilienceHub #COP29Azerbaijan #resilience #climatechange #RacetoResilience Global Resilience Partnership / Atlantic Council's Climate Resilience Center / International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) / SouthSouthNorth / Fundación Avina / SDI. (Slum Dwellers International) 

Young people play a vital role in building global climate resilience. During Earthshot+ Week in Cape Town 2024, we spoke with DESMOND Alugnoa co-founder of GRP Partner Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO), about their journey, collaboration with GRP, and the power of partnerships. 🤝 GAYO has since won The Earthshot Prize, receiving £1 million to scale and accelerate the impact of their innovative environmental solutions. Watch the Q&A to learn more about their inspiring work. To learn more about GRP’s work, visit https://lnkd.in/dhvMNd5S. The Earthshot Prize DESMOND Alugnoa Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO) #climateresilience #earthshotprize #gayo #youthleadership #partnership #earthshotprize2024