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"Previously, we had to wait arduously for a ship to arrive, hoping it might spare us some water. Often, it came at midnight, and we had to battle with our willpower to collect the water for our survival," recalled one discussant, reminiscing about their struggles. "But now, we’ve come a long way and nearly resolved our challenges with accessing fresh water." "We no longer stay silent. We know our rights, feel confident negotiating for them, and are ready to take action to achieve our plans," shared members of Mongla’s Uporer Chor Community Adaptation Committee (CAC), referring to their Local Adaptation Plan (LCAP). As implementers, we were inspired by the transformation they have undergone. Through the Building Climate Resilient Migrant-Friendly Towns through Locally Led Adaptation (CRMFT) project, we supported the community in developing their LCAP—a roadmap of adaptation interventions that the community believes will strengthen their resilience against climatic stressors. These plans have been endorsed by Mongla Municipality and are already being implemented. Over the past couple of days, representatives from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Global Adaptation Centre (GCA), and BRAC engaged in meaningful discussions with climate-vulnerable communities at Mongla Municipality, witnessing firsthand the transformative changes they have achieved.

Climate Justice for Nepal: A Call to Action  Hon. Foreign Minister Dr. Arju Deuba's recent address at the international court on climate justice for Nepal is a commendable start. However, our advocacy remains incomplete without robust scientific data to substantiate claims of loss and damage due to climate change. To strengthen our position and ensure accountability from global stakeholders, Nepal must invest in: Comprehensive Climate Impact Studies Loss and Damage Assessments State-of-the-Art Monitoring Systems These investments will not only enhance our credibility in international negotiations but also empower us to secure the financial and technological support necessary for adaptation and mitigation. As a climate-vulnerable nation, Nepal has both the responsibility and the opportunity to lead by example. By prioritizing data-driven advocacy, we can transform the narrative from vulnerability to resilience and innovation. The time to act is now! Let’s collaborate across sectors to ensure Nepal’s rightful place in the global fight for climate justice. #ClimateJustice #Nepal #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateAction #Resilience #Innovation

🌱 With a huge gap between the funds needed for adaptation and funds actually provided, the countries of the Himalayan region need to look at each other for lessons on what works for adaptation, and what does not, says Joydeep Gupta. 🔎 Learn more: https://loom.ly/103W_E8

The Maldives is now officially part of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure and we are excited to launch our first project in collaboration with the Maldives Monetary Authority and the Ministry of Construction and Infrastructure. Key focus areas include conducting an insurance gap analysis for critical economic sectors, financing, and mainstreaming disaster preparedness at the local level. Keep an eye out for opportunities to collaborate and share your inputs as the work progresses.

Inception workshop held for 'Enhancing National and Sub-national Capacity for Resilient Infrastructure in the Maldives' Project! This 2-year initiative, supported by @cdri_world under its Infrastructure Resilience Accelerator Fund (IRAF), aims to strengthen sustainable infrastructure governance and explore innovative financing solutions to address natural and climate risks. #ResilientInfrastructure #ClimateActionNow Enrico Gaveglia Mohamed Shahudh UNDP in Asia and the Pacific UNDP #MinistryOfConstructionAndInfrastructure Maldives Monetary Authority

#ThrowBackThursdays Last month, Rwanda launched the National Climate and Nature Finance Strategy! This comprehensive framework positions Rwanda as a leader in sustainable development, enhancing climate resilience and environmental preservation while promoting economic growth and social well-being. 

Rising from the Margins: Transforming Informal Settlements in Namibia - United Nations Sustainable Development Group: Rising from the Margins: Transforming Informal Settlements in Namibia  United Nations Sustainable Development Group

Gratitude to Global Evergreening Alliance for hosting the worlds largest land restoration programming conference in Zambia bringing together NGOs, governments, the Private sector and community representatives. The focus on accelerating Nature based Solutions by the conference is timely in view of increased disasters and emergency exacerbated by climate change. Hence particpating in the conference I was interested in knowing the degree to which NbS actions, policy included, are being adapted to fit into the rapidly growing climate induced humantarian crisis context we are in as a country. Considering that NbS offer long term resilience, it is easy to ignore that we are operating in a context that is seeing a proliferation of disasters before NbS achieve their intended targets and offer valuable benefits. I made a presentation on the policy aspects of Nbs with a focus on WWF Zambias work. The government of Zambia recognizes the serious impact that climate change has on humans and ecosystems. In 2016 the government enacted the National policy on climate change to provide a framework for coordinating climate change programs in Zambia. The 8NDP has referenced NbS as one of the major strategies for climate resiliance and goes further to share exmples such as rain water harvesting, sustianable/ climate smart agriculture, wetland restoration and catchment protection and conservation.

In a critical year for international #climatefinance, how do we ensure funding for adaptation is reaching the people and places that need it most? Margaret Angula and I spoke to The Conversation UK about our ongoing research in Namibia and the Caribbean. https://lnkd.in/dCtrNMvj

“A lot of people residing on the coast have already lost land - some have had their entire houses engulfed by king tides. "They have lost everything." As the effects of climate change grow on a global scale, Nauruan Tyrone Deiye knows his small island home – Nauru – is facing the fight of its life. But a new project by the Monash Business School and Fiji National University PACT (Pacific Action for Climate Transitions) research centre will help. PACT has been engaged by the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), a Pacific Islands-based non-government agency, to help the Nauruan government complete its national climate change adaptation plan and access global Green Climate Fund (GCF) finance. Mr Deiye, the partnership's National Climate Change Expert, says the island’s coastal-dwelling residents are increasingly at risk of homelessness. PACT Director Prof Paul Dargusch says the centre's aim is to help Pacific islands such as Nauru strengthen their resilience to impacts of climate change. A key project in Nauru, for which GCF funding is being sought is to move more than 300 households from vulnerable coastal areas to higher ground. It could be transformational for the tiny nation. Read more : https://lnkd.in/gXNVXJ9e #PACT #ClimateChange #PacificIslands #Nauru #ClimateResilience #GreenClimateFund