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Very exciting indeed as we start to hear voices of #LDCs & communities after the hard work of establishing systems & structures to enable Locally Led #Adaptation through an LDC led #government process. The #BusinessUnusual approaches in LIFE-AR that have been deployed have not been easy but have and will provide lessons that are useful to inform #climatefinance providers, practitioners and Governments on what works and what does not. Commissioner #Joseph from #Uganda Ministry of #water and #Environment shares important lessons below; - A whole of society & Whole of Government approach is key in terms of breaking siloes & leveraging on different #skills and #expertise. It was difficult initially but Government is now coming to appreciate it. -#Inclusive #Governance of #climate decisions is important. National platforms comprise of different ministries, #LocalGovernments, #CSO and #Academia strengthening a coherent approach to adaptation. -#Collaboration with other ministries is easier since LIFE-AR representatives are already emphasising the need for a joined up approach to supporting locally led adaptation processes -#Transparency and #accountability is important - budgets need to be known and plans are realistic for buy in and ownership. -#Communities identifying and assessing their #capacities & #vulnerabilities and participating in deciding priority #investments is the real deal. This will lead to ownership and sustainability of the investments. -LIFE-AR commitment to invest at least 70% of the funds behind community identified priorities is the real deal. An ambitious and necessary commitment to achieve effective #LLA in practice. -The importance of #champions at all levels is critical to test new and bold ideas -#Political and #technical leadership is important for buy in and supporting change processes -However, its not all a bed of roses; business unusual ways require patience to set up systems, build capabilities, while managing expectations of a wide range of stakeholders who are used to quick fixes that have failed to deliver transformative adaptation. But with sensitisation on the cost-benefit analysis for long term approaches, change in mindsets is starting to happen. Watch the space for more lessons and successes coming in from other LIFE-AR countries as they all embark on this transformative journey. LIFE-AR creates a unique space for LDCs taking #leadership, #learning together, challenging #powerdynamics, influencing reforms in how global climate finance in delivered and striving for long term, flexible, accessible and predictable finance to address the climate crisis. LDCs are working a long side international partners including - Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland U.S. Department of State Environment and Climate Change Canada Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to deliver on the LDC vision 2050 as they commit to support Locally led Adaptation through LIFE-AR

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Get latest updates on our species conservation, landscapes restoration and climate actions in Cameroon in this June edition of our e-Newsletter. #SpeciesConservation #LandscapeRestoration #ClimateAction https://lnkd.in/e6tR8BAE

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🚀 To achieve climate and nature targets we have to also accelerate #circularity! WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development has established Policy, Business, and Independent Scientific Advisory Committees to guide the work of the #GlobalCircularityProtocol (GCP) for Business. WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development, & #OnePlanetNetwork Secretariat (OPN) under the United Nations Environment Programme (#UNEP) have this groundbreaking global initiative bringing together diverse stakeholders to solve  the critical gaps in accountability and policy slowing progress of circularity.  Meeting for the first-time this month, the Advisory Committees began providing guidance to inform the work of academia, businesses, NGOs, and policy makers that drive global circularity forward through the GCP. The GCP will enable companies to assess, measure, and set #ScienceBasedTargets for resource efficiency and the #CircularEconomy. By providing consistent and comparable metrics, the GCP empowers policymakers and market actors to accurately evaluate company performance, make informed capital allocation decisions, and adjust regulations as necessary. The Protocol builds on ISO and other standards to ensure a robust, standardized approach.  We look forward to the continued positive impact this initiative will have on business and the environment. 🌍🔄  Discover more about the Global Circularity Protocol for Business and how to get engaged: https://lnkd.in/eenA7E4J #Sustainability #ResourceEfficiency #SustainableBusiness  

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Excellent new report on the pros and cons of #NaturebasedSolutions #NbS and what we need to keep in mind if we want to #decolonize #conservation

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I am pleased to share that WWF-International Director General Kirsten Schuijt has authored an op-ed which sets out our shared WWF global network perspective on the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) Scope 3 requirements and the role of market instruments. Given the highly technical nature of the topic, we’ve also posted a supporting discussion paper ( https://lnkd.in/gKKiwKBE )   Scope 3 emissions, the indirect emissions that occur in a company’s value chain, account for three-quarters of an average company’s climate emissions, but for many sectors, including technology, retail, and consumer goods, that number can top 95 percent. Complex value chains and accounting rules have left many companies struggling to develop comprehensive scope 3 inventories and the appropriate mitigation strategies that can yield measurable emission reductions.   The op-ed and discussion paper together address the need for SBTi (the gold standard for voluntary corporate greenhouse gas goal setting) to simplify target setting and give companies more ways to invest in emissions reductions in and out of their value chains. ​​Credible corporate climate action at scale is essential to meet net zero targets and we will continue to actively engage with SBTi as it revises Scope 3 requirements to promote solutions which are feasible, guided by science and grounded in good governance.    With climate-related impacts happening at an ever-increasing speed, we need to get to a net-zero economy as soon as possible. Unlocking scope 3 emissions reductions and credible market mechanisms will pave the way.   https://lnkd.in/g5UZ-XQm

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Filling the biodiversity financing gap will require investors putting more money into nature-based solutions. This is one example of making that happen: https://lnkd.in/eij24Mcy Conservation International Bregal Sphere UN Biodiversity UNFCCC UN IPCC Global Environment Facility Green Climate Fund The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) Agustin Silvani #naturalclimatesolutions #naturebasedsolutions #conservation #restoration #nature

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Happy International #BiodiversityDay! In order to achieve the global goals and targets of the #Biodiversity Plan (or Global Biodiversity Framework), we need to identify what works already - practical solutions from the ground - and support their broader application. This is what #PANORAMA does, through knowledge sourcing, documentation, exchange and dissemination, bridging local experiences with global targets. Learn more about how PANORAMA contributes to the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework: https://lnkd.in/e2TeKMGn

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If you are talking about #climate #energy #nature in the run up to the #GeneralElection then get yourself to this webinar so we can get the climate story right

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For anyone who wants a very good overall summary of the current state of the voluntary carbon market - its importance, its potential, it challenges and its limitations - the report from the Climate Crisis Advisory Group is worth your time. There's nothing new or earth shattering here, which is why it's useful: it's a good summary of the state of play. It also contains a very clear discussion of the pitfalls of equating carbon credits based on the temporary storage of CO2e with fossil fuel emissions (a thorny subject that the report does a great job of summarizing with simple, everyday language). If I had to sum up the report in a few sentences: 1) the VCM could be an important tool in our struggle to keep planetary warming to 1.5 degrees celsius 2) to become that tool, however, the VCM needs to improve 3) we also need to be clear about what the VCM can do (make critical contributions to mitigation) and what it can't (truly offset fossil fuel emissions in a way that lets us off the hook for decarbonization). As I said, nothing earth shattering for those of us who work in this space - but probably a good report to forward someone who doesn't know a lot about this stuff but wants to learn more. And that in itself is quite a service! (As an aside, kudos to Verra for funding this work, no strings attached. That took courage and conviction, which I appreciate). https://lnkd.in/dt46GehJ

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This week, I joined Anna-Marie Harling of Co-Impact for a Devex roundtable discussion moderated by David Ainsworth, who then wrote about it for Devex. His article pulls out some of the key themes from our discussion: I give “so much credit to MacKenzie Scott for just putting money out the door and getting it to great organizations. When Panorama Global started our research, we really hoped we'd be tracking other philanthropists following in her footsteps, and we have not seen much of that at all.” Anne-Marie highlighted that “nonprofits are often taking on the most complex challenges that this world has to offer, and yet we hamstrung them with very specific funding, very focused line-item reporting. It just boggles my mind that there isn't even more of a move towards more flexible funding, or an unrestricted funding model.” For philanthropists eager to make an immediate impact, I encourage putting “these best practices, that are well established and proven, into practice sooner rather than later. If you have money sitting in donor-advised funds, there are many, many groups that would be happy to accept it and spend it very effectively.” Thanks Anna-Marie and David for a good discussion! And to read the full article or watch the webinar, see here: https://bit.ly/3QP3CoG

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In his recent article, Olivier De Schutter highlights the stark reality that our obsession with economic growth is enriching a select few while devastating our planet. 🌍 Despite promises of prosperity through economic growth, the wealth gap continues to widen, and environmental degradation accelerates. The world's five richest men have doubled their fortunes in just four years, while billions suffer in poverty and lack social protection. De Schutter advocates for a "human rights economy" that prioritizes well-being over GDP, ensuring sustainable and equitable development. This approach values unpaid work, especially by women, and emphasizes social protection, progressive taxation, and international cooperation to finance essential services. As global leaders prepare for the Summit of the Future, it’s crucial to rally behind this vision for an economy that serves people and the planet. Let's push for an economic model grounded in human rights and sustainability. #SustainableEconomy #HumanRights #Equity #EnvironmentalJustice #futuregenerations

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📣 🏞 This is our window to secure a #NaturePositive economy for all by 2030. With less than 100 days until the UN Biodiversity #COP16, Business for Nature coalition has published a business statement outlining five high-level policy recommendations for governments to accelerate the implementation of the #Biodiversity Plan to drive corporate #Nature action. Endorsed by 130 businesses and financial institutions with combined revenues of $1.1 trillion, the statement calls on governments to adopt policies to: 🌍 Make sure business and financial actors protect nature and restore degraded ecosystems 🌎 Ensure sustainable resource use and management to reduce negative environmental impacts 🌏 Value and embed nature in decision-making and disclosure 🌍 Align all financial flows to transition to a nature-positive, net zero and equitable economy 🌎 Adopt or strengthen ambitious global agreements to address key nature loss challenges It’s time for governments to create an enabling regulatory framework and put nature at the heart of decision making. ℹ Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eJMCaYqh Thank you to some of the signatories: H&M Group (Hennes & Mauritz AB), Inter IKEA Group, Inditex, Ørsted, Reckitt, Unilever... full list on https://lnkd.in/e-T6Z9AE Andreas Beckmann Sheila Bonini Aaron Vermeulen Veronique Andrieux Ricardo Bosshard Sadayosi Tobai Daudi Sumba Ivan Tumuhimbise 

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In a world grappling with climate justice and environmental stewardship, Global Greengrants Fund stands out by championing grassroots initiatives. Last year alone, they awarded over $18 million to 1,462 groups across 121 countries. This funding is vital, empowering local movements to tackle global challenges head-on.  Global Greengrants Fund’s approach ensures that grants reach communities in need bridging crucial gaps in funding. $9.05 million in climate justice grants have enabled 833 groups in over 100 countries to engage in recovery and prevention efforts that are directly linked to the climate crisis, and an incredible $6.69 million in Indigenous rights grants championing the vital role Indigenous people play as environmental stewards. The Schooner Foundation proudly supports Laura Garcia and Global Greengrants Fund, amplifying grassroots voices and fostering systemic change. By investing in local livelihoods, they support economies that restore the environment. Join us in supporting these efforts and discover how you can make a lasting impact. For more stories of reform and resilience, and to learn how you can support, follow them on LinkedIn for updates, sign up to their newsletter,  and get involved. www.greengrants.org #climatejustice #grassrootinitiatves #indigenousrights #sustainablefuture #globalgreengrantsfund #theschoonerfoundation #systemicchange #empowerment

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Truly excellent paper by Josh Lerner that summarises the many waves of #democratic #innovations and suggests that the way forward needs to be about #systemic and integrated changes. Avoiding parochialism and building on the different strengths of the solutions currently available (#electoral, #direct, #participatory, and #deliberative systems) is the key to reform and reinforce our #democracy. Glad that our own Tim Hughes contributed to it! Gillian Dorner, Carlos Santiso, Joanne Caddy, David Goessmann, Mauricio Mejia, Dominik Hierlemann, Anthony Zacharzewski, Raphael Pouyé

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New Report Alert: Protecting the Rights of Climate-Displaced Persons We are thrilled to announce the release of an important report that proposes a new legal standard to ensure the protection of climate-displaced individuals' right to life with dignity. The proposed standard ensures that the unique social, economic, and cultural contexts of each individual are considered, making it a vital tool for courts and tribunals in assessing asylum claims. It also ties into the right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment, essential for the attainment of basic necessities and human dignity. Read the report at: https://lnkd.in/etW4eQYx #HumanRights #ClimateJustice #LifeWithDignity #RefugeeRights #ClimateAction #StandWithClimateDisplaced #RTLWD

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Are you concerned about “cherry-picking” in impact reports and the danger of “impact-washing” in #impactinvesting ? I certainly am. That's why it's great to see that Impact Frontiers, with support from The Rockefeller Foundation, has been working over the past 18 months to build consensus amongst investors in private markets to establish shared expectations for impact performance reporting. The result of this initiative has just been published — Version 1 of the Impact Performance Reporting Norms. As a voluntary “social contract,” the Reporting Norms are designed to guide the creation of impact performance reports shared privately by fund managers with their capital providers, as well as the creation of public impact reports. It was an honour to provide input into this process as part of the consultation process. Kudos to Impact Frontiers for tirelessly pushing to help our sector scale with impact and integrity.   More information is available at https://lnkd.in/epED8jvh   From 2024 to 2026, Impact Frontiers will facilitate a pilot phase with interested asset managers, asset owners and allocators, and assurance, consulting, and verification providers. They will host a series of webinars and in-person workshops at conferences to introduce the next phase. If you would like to get involved, please email: info@impactfrontiers.org   #impactinvesting #impactreport #impactmanagement

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Climate change is a very tangible and real threat. We must shift towards prioritizing environmental protection and seeking biodegradable and reusable alternatives - it needs our attention NOW and EVERY DAY! Wildlife SOS is committed to actions to preserve ecosystems, protect wildlife, and to ensure a healthier planet for generations to come. Watch our short video below, and check our #conservation projects here: https://lnkd.in/gFXr6xSW #WildlifeSOS #Wildlifeconservation #Earthday2024 #climatechange

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Came across a fascinating article that challenges the traditional model of philanthropy. The idea that wealthy donors hold all the solutions to complex social issues has come under scrutiny. The article argues for "empowerment philanthropy": *Shifting focus* : Instead of funding pre-determined solutions, empower communities to define and address their own challenges. *Power to the people*: This could involve supporting youth and women empowement initiatives and organizations working towards social justice. *Direct impact* : Consider unrestricted cash transfers or Universal Basic Income (UBI) programs. Trusting communities with resources allows them to make choices that directly address their needs. Why this matters for Sub-Sahara Africa? I have always maintained that traditional aid models haven't always delivered lasting change. Empowerment philanthropy offers a fresh perspective for tackling poverty in Africa: Sustainable solutions: By placing power in the hands of local communities, we can foster solutions that are relevant and long-lasting. Building agency: When people have a say and resources, they are more invested in creating positive change. Context matters: Empowerment philanthropy allows us to move away from "one-size-fits-all" approaches and address the unique challenges of each African nation. https://lnkd.in/dwpRWqHc #philanthropy #africa #povertyalleviation #empowerment #socialimpact

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