ICARDA; International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas的动态

#COP29: Delegates finalise annual target of $300 billion by 2035 to aid developing countries. The agreement received criticism from India, Nigeria, and Cuba, who have advocated for a higher target of 1.3 $trillion. #ClimateChange

Burkina Faso Pavilion: Driving Development Through Climate Action ?? Burkina Faso, one of the leading countries in West Africa, is making its presence felt at COP29. With a population of 2.1 million, the country has sent a delegation of 172 representatives from government, private sectors, and civil society to engage in crucial discussions. Key Focus Areas: - Energy Solutions: Exploring sustainable energy options to meet growing demands. - Water and Development: Addressing challenges in water resource management to support communities and ecosystems. - Agriculture Projects: Advocating for climate-resilient agricultural practices to ensure food security. The delegation is actively seeking financial support to turn these ambitious projects into reality, emphasizing Burkina Faso’s commitment to sustainable development and climate action. ?? Visit the Burkina Faso Pavilion to learn more about their vision and collaborative efforts! #COP29 Mohammad Hassan Ghafouri Sama Hamel Amin Mohammadbagher Ayda Firoozi

Today Plan International youth advocates who lead organisations and networks in their own countries and communities - Margret from Uganda and Tomoko from Thailand - sat down with Minister Anneliese Dodds Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office at #COP29 to share recommendations on how the UK Government can further support the critical work of girl and youth led initiatives on climate resilience. ? Margret: “By giving young people, especially girls, the tools and platforms to address the challenges affecting them, we are not only empowering them to be their own leaders and advocates but also creating more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient communities.” ? Margret’s work includes increasing access to clean forms of cooking, so she welcomed the UK Government’s announcement for new funding on this agenda which will reach 10 million people - helping the environment while also improving the health of women and girls exposed to polluting fumes from burning coal and wood. ? #COP29 #ClimateAction #YouthLeadership #Empowerment #SustainableFuture?Plan International Uganda Plan International Thailand

As South Africans get ready to cast their vote and WhyAfrica starts preparations for our 2024 WhyAfrica Road Trip, it is crucial to recognise Africa’s unique challenges in balancing development and climate action. Achieving a just and sustainable future depends on how principles like common but differentiated responsibilities, equitable financial support and mindful management of natural resources are implemented to safeguard both the environment and the livelihoods of the African people. The 2015 United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15) acknowledged that countries least responsible for climate change often bear the disproportionate consequences. The structural injustice traces its roots to historical global inequalities shaped by centuries of colonisation and exploitation. Climate justice involves effective decarbonisation while supporting sustainable socio-economic development and the right to exist in a just and healthy society. Implementing the common but differentiated responsibilities principle often requires navigating a sea of geopolitical tumults and divergent national interests that have the potential to undermine the essence of climate justice. To read the full article click on the link below or visit the WhyAfrica website, your one-stop-shop for on-the-ground information and business intelligence about Africa. WhyAfrica specialises in the sustainable utilisation and responsible extraction of Africa’s natural resources. WhyAfrica supports the empowerment of African communities through development projects. WhyAfrica Image credit: University of Pretoria #whyafrica #whyafricaroadtrips #africa #africaday #climatechange #coal #southafrica #energy #extremeweather #criticalminerals #mining #carbon #emissions ? ? https://lnkd.in/dkgWHS7c

President of the African Development Bank Group, Akinwumi Adesina, in a meeting with African ministers ahead of #COP29: "There is no justification for Africa to be environmentally poor. Africa should be environmentally rich by properly valuing its substantial contributions to global environmental services." Read the article ??https://shorturl.at/EmDF2 #Africa #ClimateChange #COP29 #ClimateConference #Baku

President of the African Development Bank Group, Akinwumi Adesina, in a meeting with African ministers ahead of #COP29: "There is no justification for Africa to be environmentally poor. Africa should be environmentally rich by properly valuing its substantial contributions to global environmental services." Read the article ??https://shorturl.at/EmDF2 #Africa #ClimateChange #COP29 #ClimateConference #Baku

?? #COP29 | Commitment to Global Climate Justice Baku, November 13, 2024 I had the honor of representing Oxfam Burkina Faso at the roundtable organized by the Scottish Government during COP29. This insightful discussion brought together passionate actors from Oxfam (Burkina Faso and Cambodia), Christian Aid (Bangladesh and Malawi), and the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative. We shared powerful stories about the impacts of extreme climate events in countries like Burkina Faso, Cambodia, the Philippines, Bangladesh, and Malawi. The discussions highlighted the increased vulnerability of communities, especially women and children, due to socio-economic and cultural inequalities. Key takeaways included: ? A call to Scotland to strengthen its leadership on Loss and Damage financing, with a focus on local solutions and direct access to funds for vulnerable communities. ? Recognition of Scotland's leadership in advancing a fair and equitable energy transition. ? Encouragement for other nations to step up their contributions to the Loss and Damage Fund. Ms. Gillian Martin, Scotland’s Acting Minister for Net Zero and Energy, welcomed these recommendations, giving hope for concrete actions toward a more resilient future. ?? Let us continue to advocate for inclusive climate policies that prioritize the needs of the most affected communities. Together, we can build a more just and sustainable world! #ClimateJustice #LossAndDamage #JustTransition #ClimateFinance

COP29 kicks off in Azerbaijan this week and Kupakwashe Matangira, one of our youth activists, is attending to champion these three asks from the Australian government: ?? Australia to champion an ambitious NCQG, a climate finance code that prioritises gender and intergenerational justice. ?? Australia to pay its fair share of climate finance once the number is agreed, ensuring that finance is mainly grants based, and new and additional, so it doesn't come out of the current aid budget. ?? To meaningfully engage with Pasifika girls through training and supporting Pasifika girl-led organisations and provide funding to document the solutions and lived experiences of girls on the front lines of the climate crisis in the lead up to COP31. #COP29 #ClimateChange #ClimateJustice

??From local to international #action: Transforming resolutions into concrete initiatives ?? ??Following my participation in the National Conference of #Benin Youth on #Climate Change LCOY Benin 19, I had the honor of receiving my certificate of participation, a recognition that marks a turning point in my commitment to the climate. ??This meeting was a strategic moment to identify sustainable solutions to challenges such as adaptation to climate impacts and the energy transition, priorities included in Benin's updated CDN. ??In the case of Benin, the update of these commitments aims to reduce emissions by 21.4% by 2030 through joint efforts in the sectors of agriculture, energy and land use... However, to achieve this goal, local actions are crucial, and it is at this level that our role, as committed youth, takes on its full meaning. ??LCOY19 Benin allowed me to strengthen my strategic vision and my ability to act, thus transforming the resolutions of this meeting into tangible actions. Inspired by the discussions, I successfully completed the first cohort of the WE For Green WE4G program, an ambitious initiative to combat deforestation and raise awareness among rural communities in the #Atacora department in Benin. ??Some concrete results of WE FOR GREEN: ??Several trees planted in areas with high environmental vulnerability for the restoration of degraded soils. ??35 participants trained on adaptation and resilience mechanisms, particularly women and young people. ??Environmental education sessions in primary schools, impacting more than 100 adolescents including girls. ??Communication sessions including one given by myself dedicated to the COP process, including: -->> The history of climate negotiations, from the first COPs to the Paris Agreement, -->> The major issues of COP29 Azerbaijan, in particular the acceleration of financing for adaptation and loss and damage, -->> The fundamental role of young people and local actors in the negotiation processes. ??According to the latest projections??, Benin faces an annual deforestation rate of 2.1%, mainly due to the unsustainable exploitation of land and forest resources. ??More than 60% of national emissions are linked to agriculture and land use, making initiatives like WE FOR GREEN essential levers for sustainable development. ??The commitments we made locally contributed directly to international resolutions, particularly at COP29, which prioritized: -->> Accelerated financing for adaptation, essential for developing countries like Benin; -->> The effective implementation of the Loss and Damage Fund, enacted at COP28 UAE but which was still fragile in its operationalization, etc. ??The climate challenges are immense, but we have chosen to act, because the future is being built today. Sylvain SOROTORI #ssylvain #LCOY19Benin #WeForGreen #CDNBénin #COP29 #ClimateResilience #YouthCommitment #Changemaker

The recently concluded #COP29 (November 2024) delivered encouraging outcomeswith respect to global carbon markets especially for developing countries. Listen in to the #ClimateInBrief audio article with Eunice Oppon, Ph.D and I on the key components necessary for establishing effective carbon markets and a quick look at what obstacles hinder progress and limit the potential benefits of these markets in Africa - https://lnkd.in/eFR3Yyps. #ClimateMitigation #CarbonMarkets #ACMI #ClimateFinance #Africa