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#climatechange #middleeast In anticipation of this year's #COP29 summit, to be held in Baku, #Azerbaijan, read Dr Tanya Filer and Dr Michael Gilmont's discussion of climate change related policy issues in the MENA region: https://lnkd.in/d-ZUF-CF

It is crucial to build lasting resilience for African Nations as communities across the continent are finding it increasingly difficult to cope with the #ClimateCrisis. For this to happen, wealthy countries must deliver on their #ClimateFinance promises, says Wanjira Mathai in her op-ed on NationAfrica. Africa Climate Summit provides an opportunity to highlight the continent's unique position in the climate dialogue. Read the full piece here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3P0bu50 #AfricaClimateSummit23 #ACS23 #AfricaClimateWeek

Our latest blog by HAG intern Sarah Thompson explores how states respond to and support people displaced by climate change, and questions if treaties like the Falepili Union are enough? Read Below: https://lnkd.in/gtAkTTCR

This is the inaugural Africa Climate Summit, we are coming together to chart a common narrative and pathway of our position on the climate crisis, which must be grounded in justice for our people🌍 #africa #africaclimatesummit #africaclimateweek #environment #climatechange

Dear network, Two important high level policy events are happening simultaneously in Africa. Let’s mobilise actively during the #africaclimatesummit23 and #africaclimateweek to advance the #nature and #climate agenda that will #accelerate Africa’s #resilience to #climatechange. Kindly read and share this article featured in the #Standardmedia and developed by the WWF Africa Adaptation Hub on « Accelerating climate change adaptation in Africa with nature-based solutions » accessible here: https://lnkd.in/eYAtvV2R #togetherpossibleinachangingclimate

In the face of unprecedented global climate challenges, Africa has emerged as a region of profound significance. #Climatechallenge #Climateaction #Africa #EnhancedTransparencyFramework Read more: https://lnkd.in/g3dUXTgQ

Africa as a continent is meeting in Nairobi Kenya for an Africa Climate Summit and Africa Climate Week from 4 - 8 September 2023. The Summit will serve as a platform to inform, frame and influence commitments, pledges, and outcomes, ending with a Nairobi Declaration. #africaclimatesummit2023 ADPP Angola ADPP Moçambique DAPP ZIMBABWE Observatoire du Sahara et du Sahel (OSS) Sahara and Sahel Observatory UNEP-WCMC UN-REDD Programme Global Environment Facility Green Climate Fund United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) UNIDO United Nations

In 2022, the African Union released the Climate Change and Resilient Development Strategy and Action Plan. The ten-year plan aligns with Agenda 2063, with its overall goal of achieving collective action towards addressing the impacts of climate change. We're looking back at our analysis of the Action Plan when it was launched, its strengths and weaknesses, and its significance for African countries most vulnerable to climate change. #climatechange #Africa #development https://lnkd.in/d2ZN2Z7J

While they are on the frontlines of climate change – in fact, because of it – many Small Island Developing States are also at the forefront of adaptation. As the last day of #SIDS4 kicks off, learn how Haiti, Papua New Guinea and Guinea-Bissau are adopting a 360° response to protect communities, economies and ecosystems: https://lnkd.in/gcQjYZ5p