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Insightful summary of COP29 by WaterAid! Explore the key takeaways on WaterCrisis"**NCQG**, **Loss and Damage**, **Adaptation**, **NAPs**, **NDCs**, **GGA**, and the **Baku Water Declaration**.

As the Under2 Coalition General Assembly at #COP29Azerbaijan approaches, we’re eager to foster collaborative conversations and drive action among leaders. We’ll be there to showcase how subnational governments have a vital role to play in tackling climate change, as they have the scale and the means to shift the needle on climate. We need the highest level of ambition for our climate at this crucial time. We can prevent the worst impacts of climate change. But we have to act now. Our main priority areas include: ⭕️Pushing for stronger NDCs, developed with subnational governments, in time for the next deadline of February 2025. ⭕️Calling for effective and accessible climate finance, including through the new global goal (New Collective Quantified Goal) set to be agreed at COP29. ⭕️Demonstrating increased ambition on energy, transport, industry, food and methane emissions reduction. Learn more: https://ow.ly/SygL50TSsPq

🌍 The fate of millions in small island states hangs in the balance at COP29, where global leaders have a critical opportunity to take bold action on climate finance and loss and damage. Our call is clear: it’s time to protect the communities who bear the brunt of climate impacts despite contributing the least to the crisis. Read more on why this COP is pivotal 👉 https://lnkd.in/eFtQD6E6 #COP29 #climateactionnow

As the dust settles on #COP29, it’s clear this year’s climate summit was fraught with contention. The process, which aspires to be inclusive, transparent, and party-led, has faced significant criticism over the last two weeks. Despite these ideals, the reality is stark: COP29 and the global north have failed the developing countries that are most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Rather than delivering on promises of bold ambition, the outcomes signal a disappointing scenario—one that offers little assurance that developing nations will receive the support they need to adapt and address the escalating impacts of climate change. 🖋️ Sally Tyldesley Laura Bahlman https://bit.ly/4i7jNtF

As #COP29 kicks off, it’s time to address the imbalance in #ClimateFinance. Low-income countries, bearing the brunt of climate impacts, currently receive less than 3% of global climate funding. And while early warning systems save lives and reduce disaster losses, only half of the world has adequate coverage—leaving the most vulnerable communities unprotected. For these high-risk regions, access to Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems can be a lifeline, offering a vital layer of resilience against crises. While these systems have proven to reduce disaster-related deaths and losses, only half of countries worldwide report having adequate early warning coverage—and the gaps are widest where vulnerability is highest. At COP29, we’re calling for a bold commitment to strengthen #AnticipatoryAction and significantly scale up climate financing in low-income countries. By ensuring that everyone has access to robust #EarlyWarningSystems and anticipatory measures by 2027, in line with the #EarlyWarningsForAll initiative, we can protect lives, safeguard livelihoods, and move closer to true climate justice. #IASC #ClimateAction ⤵️

COP29, short for Conference of Parties, is the UNFCCC annual international climate change meeting where national leaders and ministers of the 197 parties and representatives of all sectors of society – NGOs, scientists, students, businesses, journalists, and experts come together to address the climate crisis and negotiate a response to it. The parties consist of countries and European Union members who have ratified the UNFCCC treaty that aims to stabilise and reduce GHG concentrations and emissions to prevent the dangerous impacts of climate change. #adaptationstrategy #ClimateAdaptation #climatefinance https://lnkd.in/gHs7ip-k

#COP29: Saint Lucia Leads Small Island States in Fight for Climate Finance and Adaptation Saint Lucia is heading into COP29 with a focus on securing critical climate finance to implement its National Adaptation Plan and sectoral strategies for resilience. Together with other Small Island Developing States (SIDS), Saint Lucia is pushing for the operationalization of the Loss and Damage Fund, a vital tool in addressing the severe impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities. This year’s COP has been called the ‘Finance COP,’ with the focus firmly on mobilizing the resources needed for sustainable and equitable climate action. #COP29 #ClimateAction #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateJustice tinyurl.com/4ks4kj2s

On the final day of its thematic agenda, COP29 Azerbaijan launched the Water for Climate Action initiative, endorsed by nearly 50 countries. COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev highlighted water's key role in tackling climate crises, while UN Environment Programme Executive Director Inger Andersen emphasised the importance of managing freshwater ecosystems. This initiative marks a critical step in prioritising water in the global climate agenda. #EnergyConnects #energynews #energyindustry #news #oott #energytransition #COP29

COP29 Declaration on Water for Climate Action 🌍💧 📢 Key Highlights: 🌐 Nearly 50 countries and prominent non-state actors (WWF, Water.org & Water Equity, Stockholm International Water Institute, and the Islamic Development Bank) have endorsed the COP29 Declaration on Water for Climate Action. 📜 The declaration commits to integrated approaches to address climate change impacts on water basins, fostering regional and international cooperation. 🌊 Emphasis on incorporating water-related mitigation and adaptation measures into Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and National Adaptation Plans (NAPs). 🔬 Calls for collaborative scientific research to enhance understanding of climate change impacts on water resources, including data sharing and new basin-wide climate scenarios. 🛠️ This initiative represents a significant step forward in aligning water management with global climate goals, paving the way for more sustainable solutions to protect this vital resource. #WaterForClimateAction! 🌍💧 #COP29 #ClimateAction #Sustainability

Time for a sanity check on net zero progress and financing needs. The volume of investment dedicated to reducing emissions is rising faster than at any point in history. Yet the world is falling further behind in the race to deliver Net Zero by 2050, according to our second annual study conducted in partnership with global NGO Climate Policy Initiative. Explore the study and read our full analysis here: https://lnkd.in/eqRmP3yZ #AOShearman