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📣NEW ESMAP REPORT📣 Political Economy Analysis and Communications for Energy Subsidy Reform | Approaches and Insights from Recent Technical Assistance    📊Do you know the role of political economy analysis and communications in supporting energy subsidy reform efforts? #ESMAP’s latest report presents a qualitative assessment of our work to date.    Download the Report🔗https://ow.ly/7KW850RxYj3  

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From 2018 - 2024, the USAID-funded Targeting Natural Resource Corruption (TNRC) project worked to improve #biodiversity outcomes by equipping conservation and natural resource management practitioners to better address the threats posed by #corruption to #wildlife, #fisheries, and #forests. The project (1) delivered knowledge and tools to strengthen #conservation programming, (2) shed light on lessons from #anticorruption efforts around the world, and (3) connected the conservation and anti-corruption communities to advance this crucial work. 🔍 This final report summarizes core strategies, activities, and outputs from the project, including lessons from its implementation and the paths forward that our community can take to sustain momentum and strengthen will to integrate anti-corruption in global conservation and natural resource management. 👉 Read the report: https://lnkd.in/eUbzR2P8 ➡ What's next?  While the project has ended, this work is just beginning. We encourage you to continue accessing the Knowledge Hub (https://lnkd.in/eJDFfjmK) as you evaluate corruption risks in your context and integrate anti-corruption into your conservation work. Stay connected with global experts on your journey by joining a Countering Environmental Corruption Practitioners Forum working group today (https://lnkd.in/enzVYUXg).

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Global action for sustainable rangelands and pastoralism to achieve Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN): Call to Action # 03 Innovate and implement beneficial economic policies and technologies: Re-assess economic policies that harm rangelands and pastoralists. Replace subsidies for supplemental feed that lead to rangeland degradation with economic alternatives, such as support for ecotourism and environmental services, livestock insurance and mobile abattoirs. Lift market barriers, encourage animal diversity, livestock health and locally adapted breeds. Support decentralized and small-scale renewable energy production and access. Set up legal frameworks for organic certification of pastoral products. In the next 8 days, we will be sharing calls to actions based on a science-to-policy review, with recommendations for the UNCCD Conference of Parties. Full report: https://lnkd.in/eGQjf49v ICARDA; International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas WOCAT - World Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies - CGIAR IUCN Fundación Entretantos Centre for Development and Environment (CDE), University of Bern

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This week, the governments of small island developing states gathered for #SIDS4 to discuss issues like the #climatecrisis, biodiversity loss, and debt. Access to finance was once again central to the agenda. The task force is looking to address many of the questions facing these climate vulnerable nations and open up innovative funding solutions, from levies on financial transactions to shipping. You can find out more about the task force’s work and follow its progress below: https://lnkd.in/dXkhJdJ7

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Palau stresses that there must be easier simplified access to #ClimateFinance particularly for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and that current process are onerous and burdensome on SIDS and LDCs at the continuation of the 2nd meeting under the Ad Hoc Work Programme of The New Collective Quantified Goal on #ClimateFinance (#NCQG) on Day 7 of the #BonnClimateConference.

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NEW BLOG 📝: In Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, laundering of conflict timber is made possible due to systemic corruption and illicit financial flows in the timber sector. As Mozambique moves to curb the illicit wildlife trade and the accompanying illicit financial flows that drain the country of much needed funds to support peacebuilding, CDA Senior Associate Maureen Moriarty, PhD, CAMS describes how CDA's Conflict Sensitivity in Land Governance tool offers practical and hands-on guidance.

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#SmallIslands are facing critical financing gaps as they transition away from official development assistance (#ODA). This threatens their development, climate resilience and protection efforts of the ocean. 🌊 Ahead of the 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States (#SIDS4), find out how policymakers can better support small islands in their financing transitions. 👉 https://brnw.ch/sidspolicy

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A positive technical consultation with reps from almost two dozen small island developing states (SIDS) globally. The plan: setting up a SIDS Adaptation Acceleration Program. These talks are a prelude to a Leaders Dialogue during this September's #UNGA in NY #climateadaptation

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Can institutional diversity and decentralisation succeed in saving Africa's rhinos where traditional policies have fallen short? New research by Mr Michael ’t Sas-Rolfes and Richard Emslie suggests that decentralisation and engagement of non-state actors significantly bolster conservation efforts. This pivotal study dissects the complex interplay of property rights, market forces, and various policy approaches, revealing that a mix of public and private management is crucial for optimal rhino conservation. Insights from Southern Africa, alongside historical and economic analyses, provide actionable recommendations to protect Africa's rhinos. Dive into the comprehensive research and discover how innovative policies can safeguard rhinos for future generations: https://lnkd.in/dcXSf7tT #AWEIResearch #RhinoConservation #SaveTheRhinos #WildlifeProtection #EcologicalResearch #ConservationPolicy

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Climate finance is critical to mitigating the severe impacts of extreme heat in South Asia. As record-breaking temperatures affect millions, targeted strategies such as heat action plans and infrastructure improvements are essential. Vulnerable communities, including low-income families, women, and marginalized groups, suffer the most. Efficient climate finance can support these communities through education, health services and sustainable construction. Transparent and efficient fund disbursement is essential to ensure resources reach those in need and build resilience to climate change. Explore the broader discussion on how climate finance can make a difference: https://lnkd.in/dXeMDMgG #thomaslloyd #renewableenergy #infrastructure #esg #netzero #asia #climatechange #sustainability #emergingmarkets #energytransition #electricity #biomass #BatteryInnovation

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Despite contributing much less than 1% of greenhouse gas emissions, Small Island Developing States are highly vulnerable to the impacts of #climatechange. These states need urgent access to financial support and capacity-building to adapt to #climate change. GCA's 2024 State and Trends in Adaptation Report will provide an overview of climate risks, adaptation action, and financing needs and gaps in Small Island Developing States. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eFPtdwkw

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Despite contributing much less than 1% of greenhouse gas emissions, Small Island Developing States are highly vulnerable to the impacts of #climatechange. These states need urgent access to financial support and capacity-building to adapt to #climate change. GCA's 2024 State and Trends in Adaptation Report will provide an overview of climate risks, adaptation action, and financing needs and gaps in Small Island Developing States. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eFPtdwkw

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Millions of people rely on thriving 🪸coral reefs for sustenance, but climate change threatens the health of these vital ecosystems. The United Nations Joint SDG Fund programme in 🇫🇯 Fiji promotes innovative financing to support healthy oceans: https://lnkd.in/dfmUA27r #SIDS4 #SIDSStories

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Despite contributing much less than 1% of greenhouse gas emissions, Small Island Developing States are highly vulnerable to the impacts of #climatechange. These states need urgent access to financial support and capacity-building to adapt to #climate change. GCA's 2024 State and Trends in Adaptation Report will provide an overview of climate risks, adaptation action, and financing needs and gaps in Small Island Developing States. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eFPtdwkw

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Despite contributing much less than 1% of greenhouse gas emissions, Small Island Developing States are highly vulnerable to the impacts of #climatechange. These states need urgent access to financial support and capacity-building to adapt to #climate change. GCA's 2024 State and Trends in Adaptation Report will provide an overview of climate risks, adaptation action, and financing needs and gaps in Small Island Developing States. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eFPtdwkw

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Despite contributing much less than 1% of greenhouse gas emissions, Small Island Developing States are highly vulnerable to the impacts of #climatechange. These states need urgent access to financial support and capacity-building to adapt to #climate change. GCA's 2024 State and Trends in Adaptation Report will provide an overview of climate risks, adaptation action, and financing needs and gaps in Small Island Developing States. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eFPtdwkw

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 🌱 Ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction provides a unique opportunity to overcome financing and capacity barriers by using nature to develop innovative, affordable and inclusive adaptation interventions, while enhancing biodiversity conservation and community livelihoods.   Research by our Climate and Natural Resources programme’s Hannah Sack identifies opportunities for enhanced ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction uptake in Africa.   Get the #policyinsights here 👇 https://lnkd.in/diDjc-7M #climatechange #biodiversity #conservation

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