Mercy Corps

?? ICYMI: Barbara Rosen Jacobson, Senior Advocacy Advisor for Mercy Corps, joined We Don't Have Time to discuss what’s at stake at #COP29 and why we’re pushing for ambitious and equitable climate finance goals. ?? Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gnantRZY

The latest version of the NCQG isn't strong enough on gender, says Salomé Lehtman, Project and Advocacy Advisor for Mercy Corps. In today's update from COP29 Azerbaijan, she explains why this issue matters so much, both now and for the future.

In Dnipro, #Ukraine, Daryna* is starting a new chapter and keeping traditions alive, one stitch at a time.???? Daryna learned how to sew from her grandmother in their village of Bakhmut, and continued the practice as she grew up, had children, and joined a local sewing group. When the war broke out, she was forced to flee with her pets as her home was destroyed—but Daryna hasn’t let tragedy stop her. Daryna has since started a small business making traditional clothing, dolls, and other textiles. To bolster her production, she received a Mercy Corps grant to buy a new sewing machine and iron. She also hosts volunteers who create altered clothing for veterans who were injured in combat, giving back to her community the best way she knows how. ??

At #COP29, one thing is clear: climate finance is the key to progress.?? Without it, adaptation measures remain unfunded, the costs of losses and damages are borne by those who did not cause the climate crisis, and the necessary mitigation efforts falter. Maureen said it best: “It’s time to stop the talking and take the #BoldClimateAction that people committed to.” #ClimateJustice??

???We always leave every conversation with Elizabeth Wathuti , O.G.W feeling inspired and ready to fight for a greener, more equitable future for all. ? As #COP29 comes to a close, this is the moment for countries to step up and deliver promises that prioritize the needs of the world’s most vulnerable communities. ? With the climate crisis intensifying every day, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Let’s get to work.?? #ClimateJustice #BoldClimateAction

We’re happy to see that the needs of vulnerable communities are more at the center of conversations at #COP29. However, we want real, long-term commitments that will turn these words into actions. Wealthy nations, who bear primary responsibility for the climate crisis, have an obligation to invest in and support fragile and conflict-affected countries that have been particularly ignored. #ClimateJustice #BoldClimateAction

?Excited to have followed the final session of the Agri-Food Systems Summit at #COP29, focused on Harnessing the Power of Data, Innovation & Technology. ???? These discussions are crucial as we collaborate on scalable solutions for a resilient agri-food future. Grateful to be part of this important dialogue. #ClimateAction #InnovationZone #AFS24 #DataForGood

The final session of the Agri-Food Systems Summit will focus on Harnessing the Power of Data, Innovation & Technology. This session will hear from Katarina Kahlmann (TechnoServe), David Nicholson (Mercy Corps), Raj Kumar (Devex), Bruce Friedrich (The Good Food Institute), Katre Olmez (BKMC), Silvia Massruhá (Embrapa), Jake Fiennes, and Melanne Verveer (Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security ). #COP29 #ClimateAction #InnovationZone #AFS24

?? Honored to be part of this incredible working group behind the Arab Philanthropy Commitment on Climate Change, launched at #COP29Azerbaijan! The Arab region is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, and low-income communities are feeling the brunt of this climate crisis. It’s clear that urgent, collective action is needed to address this growing disparity. Philanthropy has the power to lead, innovate, and drive sustainable solutions – but we must act together and act now. Proud to see the support of partners like AFF, WINGS, and the Ford Foundation, and grateful for the collaboration with the League of Arab States - General Secretariat in co-hosting this important launch event. #PhilanthropyForClimate #ClimateJustice #ArabRegion

Today at COP29 Azerbaijan, we’re proud to endorse the Common Principles for Effective Climate Finance and Action for Relief, Recovery, and Peace alongside 50+ alongside 50+ other institutions, states, UN agencies, and civil society organisations. The Principles provide clear guidance on how to deliver effective, conflict-sensitive #ClimateAdaptation. It is critical that #peace remains central to the #COP29 agenda this year, and in the years to come, if we are serious about breaking the vicious cycle of climate, conflict, and fragility. Anneliese Dodds, UK Minister for International Development at Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: "We need everyone coming on board in the months ahead, if we are to make sure that our interventions are tailored to different communities and contexts, that we remain agile as we learn throughout our response, that we prioritize local leadership and ownership of solutions, and that we are working together with a much more joined-up approach." ?? https://lnkd.in/e24FJDBp