Global Centre for Climate Mobility

?????? The Youth Leading the Way: Ahmed Farole at COP29 At #COP29, Ahmed Farole, Climate Mobility Youth Delegate and Youth and Climate Change Focal Person of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) of Somalia had the privilege of representing Somali youth and advocating for immediate climate action to protect vulnerable communities. With the support from the Global Centre for Climate Mobility, young leaders like Ahmed Farole are highlighting the pressing challenges of climate mobility that impact their countries. ?? Watch Ahmed's video to hear his reflections on #COP29 and the role of Somali youth in driving change. #YouthLeadtheWay #COP29 #ClimateMobility #ClimateAction

???? "Statehood cannot be challenged under any circumstances of sea-level rise. Our [Tuvalu’s] membership in the United Nations and its specialized agencies is permanent, notwithstanding the impact of climate change." During the High-Level Session on Addressing the Existential Threats Posed by Sea-Level Rise, H.E. Feleti Teo, Prime Minister of Tuvalu, addressed attendees at the Climate Mobility Pavilion. He underscored the need to establish a legal framework for statehood continuity in cases of partial or total subsidence of land due to sea-level rise. H.E. Feleti Teo stressed that adopting statehood continuity as a principle of international law would protect the rights, prerogatives, and privileges of affected countries, ensuring they are never questioned or diminished, in accordance with international law and practice. Photo Credit: Jaclyn Licht | Global Centre for Climate Mobility #ClimateMobility | #ClimateAction | #COP29

???? Climate Mobility Talks at COP29: Featuring Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, Indigenous Peoples Activist, Member of the Mbororo People of Chad As part of our Climate Mobility Talks series at #COP29, we had the privilege to speak with Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim. In our interview, she shed light on the unique challenges faced by Indigenous peoples due to the climate crisis, including the loss of culture and livelihoods. Hindou emphasized the urgent need for robust solutions, such as appropriate loss and damage funding, and the meaningful inclusion of Indigenous peoples in climate decision-making. #ClimateMobility | #ClimateMobilityTalks | #COP29

???? Excited to share insights from an engaging meeting at #COP29 in the Climate Mobility Pavilion between the Climate Mobility and Rising Nations Youth Delegates and Wendy Woods, Vice Chair of Social Impact, Climate & Sustainability and Managing Director and Senior Partner of the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The discussion centered around how cross-sectoral cooperation between the private, public, and social sectors can be strengthened to develop inclusive and effective solutions to the climate crisis. Sincere thanks to Wendy and the Boston Consulting Group for sharing her expertise and for inspiring the next generation of climate leaders. Photo Credit: Jaclyn Licht | Global Centre for Climate Mobility #ClimateMobility | #ClimateAction | #COP29

???? “It is quite a privilege to actually see that changes are being made because youth are at the table. We have to trust them, and enable them.” During the inaugural Climate Mobility Youth Day at #COP29 in the Climate Mobility Pavilion, Camila Zepeda Lizama, Head of the International Affairs Coordinating Unit of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of Mexico, discussed how they are fostering collaboration with youth in tackling the climate crisis. She emphasized the critical role youth play in shaping climate policies and advancing the climate mobility agenda. Camila also highlighted the importance of the international community trusting and enabling youth to amplify their voices and impact. Photo Credit: Jaclyn Licht | Global Centre for Climate Mobility #ClimateMobility | #ClimateAction | #YouthLeadTheWay | #COP29

??? Climate Mobility Talks at COP29: Featuring Valerie Hickey, Global Director for Environment at The World Bank. As part of our Climate Mobility Talks series at #COP29, we had the opportunity to speak with Valerie Hickey before her participation in an insightful bilateral session with the Climate Mobility and Rising Nations Youth Delegates in the Climate Mobility Pavilion. Valerie highlighted the existential threats posed by sea-level rise, including the loss of homes, culture, and livelihoods. She emphasized the urgent need for resilient, adapt-in-place strategies to support vulnerable communities on the frontlines of this crisis. #ClimateMobility | #ClimateMobilityTalks | #COP29

Existence is interwoven with stories, and I had the honor of sharing mine. I am deeply grateful to have been featured in the Colombian local newspaper Nueva Crónica Quindío. Thanks to the invaluable support of the Global Centre for Climate Mobility, I was able to represent Colombia. Representing my country is not just about carrying a name or a territory; it is about speaking from the scars of degraded forests, the resilience of communities, and the urgent need to reconcile with nature in a country shaped by conflict. Being in these spaces reaffirms to me that it is not enough to add commitments: we need to transform narratives and recognize that climate justice is also social justice. Now more than ever, global decisions must reflect local realities, and young voices must not be an exception, they must be at the heart of this transition. #climateaction #colombia #COP29

???? ???? The Youth Leading the Way: Benedict Fosu Arthur & Alexa Silva Varela at COP29 At #COP29, Climate Mobility Youth Delegate Benedict Fosu Arthur from Ghana organized and spoke at a side event hosted at the Children and Youth Pavilion titled "Empowering Youth and Women for Climate Adaptation: Lessons from the Water for Adaptation and Period Poverty (W4APP) Project” and was accompanied on the panel by fellow Climate Mobility Youth Delegate Alexa Silva Varela from Costa Rica. The session emphasized the critical need for direct funding to grassroots youth and women leaders, supporting them to lead impactful, integrated, and gender-sensitive climate solutions. Benedict advocated for adaptation finance to be funneled directly to grassroots communities, emphasizing their unique position as frontline responders to climate impacts and their potential to lead meaningful change. Alexa shared her experiences as a woman from Latin America, focusing on challenges at the intersection of climate mobility and gender. She underscored the importance of incorporating regional, intergenerational, and intersectional perspectives from youth and local communities into policy discussions. #ClimateMobility | #ClimateAction | #YouthLeadtheWay | #COP29

???? Climate Mobility Talks at COP29: Adetoun Popoola, General Manager, Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency As part of the Climate Mobility Talks series at COP29, we had the privilege of speaking with Adetoun Popoola following her participation in the Climate Mobility Knowledge Day in the Climate Mobility Pavilion. Adetoun shared her insights on relocation efforts from a city perspective, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that come with urban adaptation to climate impacts. Her reflections emphasized the importance of proactive planning, innovative solutions, and community engagement to ensure resilient and inclusive cities in the face of climate mobility. #ClimateMobility | #ClimateMobilityTalks | #COP29

???? “Iraq today is suffering from water shortages and rising temperatures. IOM have found that hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced by the climate within Iraq. We are hearing so much about climate finance this, and climate resilience, but we need more accessible information about how everyday people can protect their land. As a psychologist, I work in refugee and IDP camps. Many of the people I speak to are suffering from defeat and exhaustion. We need more education on how to deal with these big issues by taking small steps to protect the land. We forget that small steps make a big difference if we work together.” Shene Mohammad, Climate Mobility Youth Delegate from Iraq, delivered an impactful statement at the first-ever Climate Mobility Youth Day in the Climate Mobility Pavilion at #COP29. She highlighted the urgent need for climate literacy in Iraq, where climate mobility is rapidly increasing. Shene emphasized the importance of empowering vulnerable communities to take meaningful actions to protect their land and livelihoods. Photo Credit: Jaclyn Licht | Global Centre for Climate Mobility #ClimateMobility | #ClimateAction | #YouthLeadTheWay | #COP29