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🌍 DiID YOU KNOW? COP29 Affects You and Me – Here’s How, Especially in Africa 🌍 As COP29 unfolds, it’s essential to understand its impact on Africa. This global climate conference isn’t just high-level talk; it influences our economies, environment, and future. Here’s why it’s crucial for Africa to have a powerful voice at COP29: 1. Climate Change Hits Africa Hardest: Africa emits the least greenhouse gases yet faces the worst impacts—droughts, floods, and extreme weather. African leaders need to push for climate finance and adaptation to support vulnerable regions and protect our food security and livelihoods. 2. Access to Climate Finance: African countries need funding to transition to clean energy and build resilient infrastructure. At COP29, leaders need toadvocate more for simplified access to resources, enabling sustainable projects and job creation across the continent. 3. Green Growth and Development: With vast renewable resources, Africa can lead in clean energy. Investments in green tech, renewables, and sustainable agriculture promise economic growth and resilience to fossil fuel fluctuations. 4. Resilience to Climate Shocks: Adaptation measures like climate-smart agriculture, water management, and coastal defenses are vital for protecting communities. COP29 discussions should aim more to secure funding for these initiatives, critical to safeguarding livelihoods. 5. Amplifying Africa’s Voice: Historically underrepresented, African nations are uniting at COP29 to demand influence, focusing on fair green tech access, loss and damage compensation, and policies suited to Africa’s needs. 6. Securing a Future for African Youth: With 60% of Africa’s population under 25, COP29’s outcomes will shape job opportunities, health, and the environment for future generations. African youth advocates are pushing for a sustainable, climate-resilient future. 🚀 What Can We Do? Stay informed, support local green initiatives, and advocate for Africa’s sustainable future. Together, we can drive transformative climate action for our continent. 🌍💚 #COP29 #Africa #ClimateAction #SustainableFuture #COP29ImpactMakers #COP29BakuAzerbaijan

Australia needs to look further than the South Pacific Island Nations to include South Asia (and SE Asia) in terms of climate impacts, climate finance and generally being a good neighbour to phase out fossil fuel exports and contribute to the new Loss and Damage Fund. Worth reading this report from Bangladesh.

As the world gathers at COP29 Azerbaijan to discuss climate solutions, people in cities like Delhi and Lahore are gasping for breath!! The air quality is so poor that it’s no longer just a health concern. It's a matter of survival! Air pollution levels have hit dangerous highs, with AQI soaring into the “severe” category, making basic human functions like breathing increasingly difficult for millions. In this moment, I can’t help but wonder: while the global stage is filled with policymakers and climate advocates, are we turning a blind eye to the immediate, life-threatening pollution impacting people who are already vulnerable? This pollution doesn’t just come from urban industries or traffic—it’s compounded by the lack of political will and interest to address the root causes that put entire populations at risk. Is it the nonchalance of developed nations or perhaps vested interests in maintaining the status quo? In South Asia, it’s not just about pollution. It’s about systemic neglect. While international bodies meet to discuss climate action, there are women in rural and marginalized areas, passionate about fighting for cleaner air and water, yet unable to engage because they lack the resources and support. Women who are fighting for their communities but are invisible in these global conversations. We cannot ignore their voices, especially when the effects of such pollution are felt most by those who have the least access to solutions. Tomorrow marks #Youth Day at COP29, but as youth around the world push for action, the air in places like Delhi continues to make life uninhabitable. If we can’t address this immediate threat which is the very air we breathe, what are we doing at COP29? Let’s connect the dots. It’s not just about discussions in conference halls; it’s about real, urgent action to address pollution and provide the support needed for the people at the frontline of this crisis. #ClimateAction #COP29 #AirPollution #YouthDay #SouthAsia #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateJustice #ClimateChange #YouthRepresentation #COP #Ecosystem #SaveOurPlanet #ClimateDenial #SAYWiW #RepresentationMatters #LetUsBreathe United Nations UN Climate Change Climate Action Network International Climate Investment Funds Climate Forward Pakistan Indian Youth Climate Network Antoinette Vermilye (she/her) Bianca Pitt Mamta Borgoyary Heeta Lakhani Climate Group SHE Changes Climate YOUNGO Humnah Fayyaz Women Climate Collective Purpose Young Leaders for Active Citizenship (YLAC) Avaaz YuWaah India at UNICEF PureEarth Greenpeace Climate & Clean Air Coalition Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA)

#COP29 is just under two weeks away! Join the COP Resilience Hub at #COP29Azerbaijan from 11 to 16 November to share, learn and mobilise action for a resilient future. Each day we’ll tackle one of six key challenges: *The challenges* Using a resilience lens, how can we better: 1. Anticipate and manage economic disruption and close finance gaps? 2. Address and overcome food and water insecurity? 3. Promote nature-positive action to help recover from and prevent further biodiversity loss and environmental degradation? 4. Build stronger, safer urban communities where everyone can thrive? 5. Prepare for extreme weather events and improve disaster recovery efforts? 6. Ensure the incorporation of culture and Indigenous and local knowledge at every level of decision making? Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4eYnEXY

🌍 Join Us for a Groundbreaking Session at COP29! 🌿 The future of our planet depends on sustainable solutions to combat climate change, and this is your opportunity to be part of an important conversation on one of the most promising resources for both the environment and economic growth: Bamboo and Rattan! We are excited to invite you to a must-attend session on "Harnessing the Potential of Bamboo and Rattan for the Sustainable Management of the Congo Basin Forest, Carbon Sequestration, and Job Creation in the ECCAS Member States" at COP29 in Baku, on November 19th, 2024. 🌱 Why Attend? Learn about the pivotal role bamboo and rattan can play in climate action, carbon sequestration, and ecosystem restoration in the Congo Basin. Discover how these natural resources can drive job creation and support sustainable livelihoods across the Central African region. Engage with thought leaders, policymakers, and experts from ECCAS (Economic Community of Central African States) and the International Bamboo and Rattan Organization (INBAR). Network with key stakeholders from governments, NGOs, and the private sector who are actively shaping the future of environmental sustainability in Africa. 📅 Event Details: 🗓 Date: November 19th, 2024 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 📍 Venue: PAVILLON DE LA COMMISSION CLIMAT DU BASSIN DU CONGO, COP29 ✨ Let's come together to unlock the full potential of bamboo and rattan to fight climate change, protect the Congo Basin, and create lasting economic opportunities for the ECCAS region! ✨ The activity will be streamed live on the Blue Fund for the Congo Basin’s social media channels, which you can access here: https://lnkd.in/exkwsqUA https://lnkd.in/e9XNS6zy 🔗 RSVP and be part of the change at COP29! #COP29 #ClimateAction #Bamboo #Rattan #Sustainability #CarbonSequestration #CongoBasin #JobCreation #GreenEconomy #INBAR #ECCAS #ClimateChange #Africa #Environment

The ongoing COP29 conference has united global leaders, experts, and stakeholders to address the critical issue of climate change. Emphasizing sustainable development, renewable energy, and climate resilience is pivotal for paving the way towards a more environmentally friendly future. The efforts of COP29 are commendable in several key areas: - Facilitating international collaboration on climate initiatives - Promoting sustainable development strategies - Enhancing support for climate adaptation and resilience efforts Taste of Africa, as a platform, is dedicated to motivating over 25 million eco-conscious Africans to embrace sustainable practices. Our objectives align closely with COP29's mission through various initiatives: 1. Sustainable Agriculture: Advocating for regenerative farming, minimizing food wastage, and showcasing eco-conscious agricultural techniques. 2. Clean Energy: Spotlighting renewable energy options, energy-efficient cooking methods, and innovative energy solutions. 3. Climate Advocacy: Educating communities on climate change impacts, reducing carbon footprints, and promoting sustainable lifestyles. 4. Community Empowerment: Enabling African societies to embrace eco-friendly behaviors, minimize waste, and preserve natural resources. Taste of Africa aims to make a significant impact by: - Lowering carbon emissions by 10% through sustainable cooking approaches - Boosting renewable energy adoption by 4% in African households - Encouraging sustainable farming practices among 30% of African farmers - Inspiring 50% of African youth to embrace eco-conscious lifestyles Together, these endeavors signify a collective stride towards a greener and more sustainable future for Africa and beyond. Let's unite for a sustainable Africa! #TasteOfAfrica #COP29 #GreenerFuture #EcoConscious #Sustainability #ClimateAction #Africa

In the leadup to #COP29, Sapna is putting the spotlight on Bangladesh, and what climate actions Australia should consider towards its climate vulnerable South Asian neighbour in the Indo-Pacific. Bangladesh is a highly climate vulnerable, low lying small country located in the Bay of Bengal. Its climate vulnerability is both from the climate risks it is exposed to - rising sea levels, floods, coastal erosion, cyclones, and increasing heatwaves - and a large population - at 173 million, Bangladesh has six times the population of Nepal which is comparable in geographical size - who are socio-economically vulnerable. With a high population density and one of the lowest contributions to global fossil fuel emissions, Bangladesh and the majority of Bangladeshis, have done the least to contribute to the climate crisis, and yet share a disproportionate burden of its effects. Bangladesh is a litmus test for global climate justice. Bangladeshi youth are facing a nearly unlivable future. Bangladesh has built a world-leading climate resilience system which can be seen through the decreasing rate of human casualties from extreme weather events. It has played a leading role in global climate justice advocacy, particularly through being instrumental in making the global Loss and Damage Fund a reality. Australia needs to consider its climate responsibilities not just towards small island countries of the Pacific but also small, climate vulnerable LDCs (least developed countries) in the neighbouring South Asian region. Australia can phase out fossil fuels and their exports, support the development of self-sufficient and just clean energy systems in South Asia, and contribute its fair share of global climate finance, in addition to committing global loss and damage funding. The last page contains a set of 10 key messages that you can share in solidarity with Bangladesh, along with infographics from this briefer. Please read and share in your networks. Ruchira Talukdar Sadiya Binte Karim International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) YouthNet Global Friends of the Earth Australia Bangladesh Working Group on External Debt (BWGED) #cliamtejusticenow #COP29 #climatejusticeforBangladesh #lossanddamage #climatereparations

Thu 2024-04-25 03:35 The sixteenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 2 to 13 December 2024. “We depend on land for our survival. Yet, we treat it like dirt.” – UN Secretary-General António Guterres Land. We walk on it every day. It feeds, clothes and shelters us. It sustains our economies, our lives and livelihoods. Today, the future of our land is on the line. We are degrading 100 million hectares of healthy and productive lands each year. Our soils—which take up to hundreds of years to form—are being depleted in a matter of minutes.  Droughts are hitting harder and more often, with women and girls affected first and worst. Three out of four people in the world are projected to face water scarcity by 2050. The proverbial well may soon run dry.  But we have the power to bring land back to life. We can turn degradation into restoration. We can go from devastating droughts and floods to robust economies and resilient communities. And we can ensure that those who depend on land the most have a say in how decisions are made. For this, we need to scale up ambition and investment. To deliver a moonshot moment for land. We need to restore 1.5 billion hectares of degraded lands by 2030. To have a collective agreement on how to tackle worsening droughts. To feed growing populations without converting more land or depleting our soils. And to deliver secure land rights for all in all parts of the world. As the global voice for land, the UN Convention to Combat Desertification UNCCD) is the world’s foremost platform where governments, businesses and civil society come together to discuss present-day challenges and chart a sustainable future for land. UNCCD is one of the three major treaties known as the Rio Conventions— alongside climate change and biodiversity. We cannot stop the climate crisis today, biodiversity loss tomorrow, and land degradation the day after. We need to tackle all these issues together—and healthy land is at the heart of reaching global climate, nature and sustainable development goals.  This is what will be at stake at the UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in December 2024, coinciding with the Convention’s 30th anniversary. COP16 will be a landmark event for accelerating action on land and drought resilience and a gamechanger for the green transition in Saudi Arabia, the region and beyond.

Wrapping up COP29 Azerbaijan, I had the honor of hosting the #MarrakechPartnership Special Event: Informality Roundtable, a follow-up to the dialogue I led at the United Nations’ General Assembly in New York. This event focused on the actions being taken by people living in urban informality, showcasing the incredible efforts of stakeholders from the private sector, the Marrakesh Partnership itself, and other partners working to empower these communities. We discussed how these efforts can be scaled, with a focus on innovative approaches, such as collaboration with the insurance sector, and how we can engage leaders from both the formal and informal sectors to drive lasting change for millions living in informal settlements. During COP29’s flagship High-Level Gender Day event, I participated in a panel discussion on the importance of integrating #GenderEquality into climate solutions, an area that is vital to achieving the ambitious climate and biodiversity goals. The event underscored the need for continued advocacy for gender-responsive climate action, and I was honored to contribute to this important conversation. I also had the privilege of sharing closing remarks at the Marrakech Partnership Action Event on #Oceans and Coastal Zones, where we launched the Coastal Tourism Breakthrough. This event demonstrated the power of Non-State Actors as unique drivers of change in sectors such as conservation, shipping, energy, and food. We emphasized the critical role ocean-based solutions play in building resilient economies and societies. At the #Mangrove Breakthrough event, co-hosted by the Mangrove Alliance for Climate and the Global Mangroves Alliance, we reported on the progress made since COP28 UAE in advancing mangrove restoration and protection. We discussed the transformative impact of partnerships that bring together civil society, governments, Indigenous communities, and the private sector, highlighting how collective action and synergies can create tangible climate benefits. Finally, we marked the official closing of the Global Climate Action Agenda with the Champions for Change event. It was a moment of reflection on the progress made, and I was honored to share the stage with my close allies and supporters throughout my tenure as High-Level Climate Champions. The momentum we've built here at COP29 in Baku is powerful, and we remain united in our vision for a resilient, nature-positive future. Together, we will continue to advance the work needed to ensure climate and biodiversity action are intertwined in the fight for a sustainable world. #COP29Azerbaijan #NaturePositive #ClimateAction #Sustainability #InclusiveClimateAction #GenderEquality #RaceToZero #MangroveBreakthrough

📢 African Youth Demand Climate Justice at COP29 At #COP29 in #Azerbaijan, youth #climatejustice activists from the Agape Earth Coalition (a Pan-African collective) are driving an urgent call for #climate #adaptation #finance. This COP, termed the “finance COP,” is crucial for setting a new global climate finance goal to address the disproportionate impact of the #climatecrisis in the Global South. African youth activists including me have been on a European tour, raising awareness and meeting with policymakers, NGOs, and local communities to emphasize that the #climatecrisis isn't just an environmental issueit's a matter of social justice. 🔍 The Urgent Need for Adaptation Funding The impacts of #climatechange are felt deeply across #Africa, with floods, droughts, and extreme weather forcing people from their lands and livelihoods. Current #adaptationfinance remains limited, while most funding focuses on mitigation efforts that often benefit private sectors. African leaders are urging for a $1.3 trillion annual target to replace the previous $100 billion, a sum grossly inadequate to address the urgent #adaptation needs of vulnerable communities. Activists are stressing that funding should come as grants, not loans, to avoid additional debt burdens on affected nations. 💰 Holding Polluters Accountable: #Climate activists are calling for major #fossilfuel companies—responsible for nearly 90% of global CO₂ emissions—to contribute to the #adaptationfund. In 2022 alone, the oil and gas sector made $4 trillion in profits, while frontline communities in the Global South are left bearing the brunt of #climate disasters. Justice demands that the polluters, not the communities affected, pay to build resilience in the Global South. 🌿 A Vision for an Equitable, Green Future #Africa has vast renewable energy potential, yet lacks sufficient finance for sustainable technologies. Young changemakers want African countries to have access to sustainable technologies and green jobs instead of stranded #fossilfuel assets. They also highlight issues such as the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), which threatens to displace over 100,000 people and damage critical ecosystems. Activists argue that Africa’s transition must be just, prioritizing local communities and ecosystems over the profits of international corporations. 🌐 Standing Together for Global Change With #COP29 underway, African youth are making it clear: the climate crisis is a global injustice that demands a united global response. They are using every platform available to press for action and accountability. This year’s COP won’t be the last, and they are committed to ensuring that African voices remain at the center of global climate discussions. Link Here 🔗: https://lnkd.in/dsdwqV9d #COP29 #ClimateJustice #AdaptationFinance #GlobalSouth #YouthClimateAction #AdaptationInFocus