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🇹🇬 Togo is aligning its climate ambitions with broader development goals through its national development plan, "Government Roadmap 2020-2025," built around three strategic axes: strengthening social inclusion, boosting job creation and modernizing the country while enhancing its infrastructure. To advance climate action and drive sustainable development, Togo is shaping a long-term climate vision and ramping up immediate actions with support from United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Climate Promise through the NDC Partnership. Today at #COP29, Togo shared its ambitions and experience at the NDC Partnership Pavilion during an event co-organized with 🇬🇳 Guinea to facilitate knowledge exchange between countries. Read more about climate action in Togo ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e7_ivJz6 #COP29 #Togo #ClimateAction #SustainableDevelopment

Ahead of the major climate summit, the COP29, happening on November 2024 in Azerbaijan, the Pacific Island Nations come together in various conferences to voice out their concerns on the impacts of climate change on their land and to rally the international community for support, and to do more to address the climate crisis. These nations are on the front lines in the fight against climate change, disproportionately facing many climate change threats head-on, even though they are only responsible for 0.03% of global GHG emissions. Many of their islands are low-lying, often atolls or other islands that rise only a few feet above sea level. Sea level rise from climate change is encroaching on their lands, leading to coastal flooding, saltwater intrusion, and contamination, affecting their valuable freshwater supplies and crops. Tropical cyclones can have devastating impacts, particularly on small island nations. For instance, Cyclone Winston struck Fiji in late February 2016, becoming the most destructive cyclone in the country’s history. It affected over half a million people, about 60% of the country’s population, and resulted in damages totalling F$2 billion (approximately US$0.9 billion), accounting for more than 20% of its GDP. Tuvalu is another SIDS that is facing the threat of sea level rise daily. Its nine islands, comprising tiny atolls, have a mean elevation of just 2 metres (6.56 feet), and sea levels have risen by 15 centimetres (5.91 inches) over the past thirty years. Their sea level rise rate is one and a half times the global average. The island nation has accepted that a time will come when they relocate their populations, leading them to make a climate treaty with Australia, which in 2023 announced that it will welcome 280 Tuvaluans annually. They have reasons to do so. Although Tuvalu has just 26 square kilometres of land, its archipelago stretches out to encompass an exclusive economic zone of some 900,000 square kilometres. It receives around US$30 million for fishing licenses from foreign fishing fleets annually and at least $10 million yearly from selling its .tv internet domain. Kiribati is another island country in the Central Pacific Ocean that is highly vulnerable to climate change. The ocean is encroaching steadily inland, contaminating its underground wells and leaching salt into the soil. To prepare for this event, in 2014, Kiribati purchased a piece of land in Fiji as a potential home for i-Kiribati displaced by rising seas. Migration options such as mobility pathways into other countries are an effective climate adaptation response in a global system that lacks governance mechanisms to protect climate-threatened communities like these small island nations facing daily threats from climate change. #AdaptationStrategy #ClimateChangeConferences #ManagedRetreat https://lnkd.in/gMegACYV

THE UN’S APPROACHES TO CLIMATE ACTION AND MITIGATION The United Nations (UN) is at the forefront of global efforts to combat climate change, employing a comprehensive approach to climate action and mitigation. Through key initiatives such as the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the UN encourages countries to set and meet ambitious emission reduction targets, transition to renewable energy, and implement sustainable practices. The UN’s strategies focus on promoting international cooperation, supporting climate adaptation in vulnerable regions, and fostering innovation in green technologies. These efforts are designed to slow global warming and mitigate its impacts on ecosystems and human communities alike. At Sepik Wetlands & Peatland Limited, we are committed to these global standards, driving climate mitigation through our carbon credits development projects in Papua New Guinea. Visit our website to learn more about our carbon credits development: www.sepikwpl.com #ClimateAction #SustainableDevelopment #CarbonCredits

THE UN’S APPROACHES TO CLIMATE ACTION AND MITIGATION The United Nations (UN) is at the forefront of global efforts to combat climate change, employing a comprehensive approach to climate action and mitigation. Through key initiatives such as the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the UN encourages countries to set and meet ambitious emission reduction targets, transition to renewable energy, and implement sustainable practices. The UN’s strategies focus on promoting international cooperation, supporting climate adaptation in vulnerable regions, and fostering innovation in green technologies. These efforts are designed to slow global warming and mitigate its impacts on ecosystems and human communities alike. At Sepik Wetlands & Peatland Limited, we are committed to these global standards, driving climate mitigation through our carbon credits development projects in Papua New Guinea. Visit our website to learn more about our carbon credits development: www.sepikwpl.com #ClimateAction #SustainableDevelopment #CarbonCredits

🌍 An Excellent Resource for Climate Action Data of Developing Countries 🌱 If you’re working in the climate space, I highly recommend checking out this invaluable resource from the UNEP/GRID-Geneva and European Commission platform, specifically tailored for a number of developing countries. Naturally, I explored the Pakistan section which provides comprehensive insights into the country’s climate change challenges, policies, and opportunities for action. Some key highlights: 📊 Climate Data – Access up-to-date data on greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, and sector-specific environmental impacts. 🌿 National Climate Policies – A detailed look at Pakistan’s climate strategies, including commitments to the Paris Agreement and local adaptation plans. 🔍 Sectoral Insights – Deep dives into key sectors like water, biodiversity, forests and green economy with actionable recommendations for reducing carbon footprints. 💡Recommendations for Stakeholders – The platform highlights initiatives, funding opportunities, and partnerships that can help accelerate climate solutions in Pakistan. For everyone working towards mitigating climate change and building a sustainable future, finding credible data (especially for developing countries) can be a time consuming process. This platform is quite a one-stop solution to gather insights and should be useful for policymakers, NGOs, researchers, and practitioners in the climate space. Take a look at the full resource here: https://lnkd.in/eEQfqf8b #ClimateAction #Pakistan #Sustainability #ClimateChange #GreenDevelopment #UNEP #CleanEnergy #ClimateResilience Pakistan Environment Trust Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) Carbon Craft Resources Future Zero-point Partners Pakistan Climate Change Authority (PCCA) Climate Forward Pakistan WWF - Pakistan

After Imran Khan: Climate Change Efforts Face Setbacks Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, requiring consistent and robust action from #governments worldwide. #Pakistan, a country significantly impacted by climate change, had been making notable strides under the leadership of former Prime Minister #ImranKhan. However, following his ouster, the momentum of climate change initiatives in the country has witnessed a considerable slowdown. The repercussions of this political shift on Pakistan’s climate agenda and its broader global effects. #thinktankjournal #thinktank #ClimateAction Global Environment Facility UN Environment Programme United Nations Association of Pakistan (UNAP)

As the world converges for COP29, Africa's plea for climate justice echoes louder than ever. Despite contributing less than 4% of global emissions, the continent bears the brunt of climate change's devastating impacts - from droughts to floods, and rising temperatures. It's unacceptable that developed countries have failed to deliver on their promised $100B annual climate finance commitment. Africa needs adaptation support now, not tomorrow.

CLIMATE RESILIENCE: PROTECTING PNG COMMUNITIES THROUGH SUSTAINABILITY AND CARBON SEQUESTRATION Climate resilience is critical for protecting vulnerable communities in Papua New Guinea from the escalating impacts of climate change, such as flooding and rising sea levels. Sustainability efforts, particularly carbon sequestration, play a vital role in safeguarding both the environment and local livelihoods. At Sepik Wetlands & Peatland Limited, we focus on preserving PNG’s wetlands and peatlands, which are essential for carbon sequestration. These ecosystems store vast amounts of carbon, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating climate change. Our carbon credits projects not only combat global warming but also protect communities from environmental threats by maintaining the natural defenses provided by wetlands. Our commitment to sustainability ensures that we are fostering climate resilience while promoting sustainable development in PNG. Kindly visit our website to learn more about our carbon credits development: www.sepikwpl.com #ClimateResilience #CarbonSequestration #SustainablePNG

CLIMATE RESILIENCE: PROTECTING PNG COMMUNITIES THROUGH SUSTAINABILITY AND CARBON SEQUESTRATION Climate resilience is critical for protecting vulnerable communities in Papua New Guinea from the escalating impacts of climate change, such as flooding and rising sea levels. Sustainability efforts, particularly carbon sequestration, play a vital role in safeguarding both the environment and local livelihoods. At Sepik Wetlands & Peatland Limited, we focus on preserving PNG’s wetlands and peatlands, which are essential for carbon sequestration. These ecosystems store vast amounts of carbon, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating climate change. Our carbon credits projects not only combat global warming but also protect communities from environmental threats by maintaining the natural defenses provided by wetlands. Our commitment to sustainability ensures that we are fostering climate resilience while promoting sustainable development in PNG. Kindly visit our website to learn more about our carbon credits development: www.sepikwpl.com #ClimateResilience #CarbonSequestration #SustainablePNG

Zimbabwe’s Acting Permanent Secretary for Environment, Climate and Wildlife, Washington Zhakata, has called on developed countries to increase their climate ambition at COP29. He said at the climate conference, Zimbabwe seeks more resources and technology to adapt to intensifying extreme weather events, while advocating for a just energy transition that considers its economic development, energy poverty, and the need for time to adjust. https://lnkd.in/enQbmswD #COP29 #ClimateChange #Zimbabwe #ClimateAction #SustainableDevelopment