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🌍 The Intersection of Climate Action and Social Justice: From Environmental Racism to Climate Refugees 🌍 Recent floods in East Africa highlighted the plight of climate refugees, yet this emerging category often receives insufficient attention. To combat the climate crisis effectively, we must recognize how social inequalities intersect with our environmental movement. Climate change isn't just about melting ice caps or extreme weather; it's also about social injustice. Communities of color and low-income families face disproportionate exposure to pollution, leading to severe health issues. Environmental racism exacerbates the climate crisis, perpetuating inequality globally. While climate refugees bear the brunt of environmental upheaval, they often lack recognition and support. Despite calls for action, individual states have been slow to acknowledge the concept of climate refugees. To address this crisis, we must support sustainable projects and initiatives that offer viable solutions. By advocating for climate justice and supporting marginalized communities, we can work towards a more equitable and sustainable future for all. #SocialJustice #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateRefugees #Sustainability #Equality #GlobalHealth #Intersectionality #theactiveyouth 

3 take-aways from the thought-provoking discussions on climate action - a subject of critical importance to our shared future - at the #Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (#HNPW) in Geneva earlier this month: 1️⃣ We, the humanitarian community, need to move beyond a false dichotomy between scientific data and local knowledge in the context of climate change adaptation strategies. It’s clear that local knowledge and scientific data translated at the local level is what will enable impactful climate action in the world's most vulnerable communities. 2️⃣ As primary data collectors and evidence producers in countries at the forefront of the climate crisis, our responsibility as IMPACT initiatives is to empower communities with the necessary tools and data to understand risks and act upon them based on priorities identified at the local level. This will allow all stakeholders to invest time and resources in solutions that are grounded in the local context and capitalize on the latest available knowledge on climate and environmental risks. 3️⃣ It’s imperative that we collect, analyse, and disseminate data on the impact of climate change in the most fragile and conflict-affected settings. These areas must not be overlooked in discussions about loss and damages compensations, while they are the most vulnerable to the adverse effects of our changing climate.    If you missed any of the sessions my IMPACT Initiatives colleagues participated in, we have compiled our key takeaways from IMPACT’s engagements at HNPW 2024 - https://lnkd.in/gAuCCbiR Let’s continue the conversation and turn these insights into action!

The climate crisis contributes to increasing inequality for many frontline communities and disproportionately affects persons with disabilities. The participation of people affected by climate change is critical to ensure responsive, accountable and effective disaster risk reduction and humanitarian programming. Inclusion and equal participation of all is a precondition to climate justice. CBM Global works with partners in countries that are vulnerable to climate-related disasters, which drives increased levels of risks, vulnerability, and human rights abuses. Learn more about our work: https://lnkd.in/g8hzgGiZ #ClimateJustice #ClimateCrisis #InclusiveClimateAction

Currently, the more than 1 billion people around the world are living in informal settlements — their homes often lack basic services, land tenure security and climate resilience. 🚰 A home without access to clean water means families are at risk of life-threatening diseases. 📄 A home without land rights means families live in fear of eviction with their futures on hold. 🏚 A poorly built home in a disaster-prone area means families are more vulnerable to climate change. 📢 A home where civic participation is limited means families struggle to have their voices heard. Through the #homeequals campaign, we're not only tacking the issues that come with living in informal settlements but also that come with our changing climate. By 2050, it is estimated that 215 million people will potentially be impacted by Climate Migration, becoming refugees in their own countries. We're advocating for global leaders to take action, calling attention to the opportunity to promote climate adaptation in the places where people need it most, especially in informal settlements. Learn more about the Home Equals campaign and pledge your support here: https://loom.ly/Bq0_fDM Habitat for Humanity Asia-Pacific

🌍 Save the Children International has commissioned IRMA to conduct a rapid synthesis of evidence to better understand how #children can adapt to climate change. As we start this project, we would love to gather your insights! 🔍 Here's the deal: we're on the lookout for promising ideas on how to protect children from climate risk, especially those facing #inequality and #discrimination. 📚 We're consolidating promising ideas and solutions for climate adaptation and mitigation. The actions may cover themes like education, child protection, social support, health, livelihoods, and even clean water and sanitation. We're also looking at contexts where children are involved in migration and displacement because every child's needs are important. Our project has two simple goals: 🎯 Find out what's working really well already. 🎯 Figure out what we still need to learn and explore new ideas. Why is this important? It will contribute to ensuring that children have what they need to thrive in a changing climate. 💬 So, what do you think? Please share any promising solutions you have contributed to or learned about in the comments! Arielle Tozier de la Poterie Lezlie C. Morinière Charlotte Gendre #climateadaptation #climatemitigation #climatechange #childrensrights #empoweringyouth

📣 We would love to gather your insights! Please share any promising solutions you have contributed to or learned about to IRMA - Integrated Risk Management Associates LLC!

Climate Change is the biggest Human Rights crisis of our time. Children are particularly vulnerable. 20,000 children are displaced every day due to weather-related disasters. Governments should deliver on their Climate Action obligations NOW. @UNICEF report https://lnkd.in/eprtG2Uf report

Met around 50 youth climate activists whom I rather call climate victims and real life fighters at yearly seminar on increasing adaptation and mitigation capacity at community level. I heard their stories how they experienced loss and damage at different stages of their lives caused by climatic events eventually let them out of their native home and making them climate migrants. They know climate dynamics much better than us. We should capitalize their knowledge to work for the solutions. #caritas #climatechange #disaster #youth #climatemigrants

The Theme of World Children's Day this year is; "The Climate Crisis is a Child Rights Crisis" Children, the most vulnerable members of our global community, bear the disproportionate burden of environmental degradation. From the immediate threats of extreme weather events (e.g. the recent Cyclone Freddy in Malawi) to the long-term consequences like food insecurity, displacement, and compromised access to education and healthcare. Sadly, they contribute the least to environmental degradation. The climate crisis jeopardizes the fundamental rights of every child. #WorldChildrensDay2023 The Grown Too Quick Foundation GTQF empowers children and young people to take charge of their future by encouraging them to take part in caring for the environment. We Plant Trees! #Malawi #Climate

As a firm believer in the power of empathy and action, I've dedicated my career to responding to conflict, protecting refugees, feeding the hungry, addressing the climate emergency, empowering women, and assisting those affected by humanitarian crises, among other crucial issues. In a world filled with challenges, it's imperative that we stand together to create positive change. Whether it's advocating for peace in conflict zones, providing essential resources to displaced populations, implementing sustainable solutions to combat climate change, or supporting initiatives that uplift marginalized communities, every effort counts. My journey in this realm has taught me that collective action yields the greatest impact. By collaborating with like-minded individuals, organizations, and communities, we can amplify our voices and drive meaningful progress. Together, we can build a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future for all. I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to contribute to these causes and inspire others to join the movement. Let's continue to be catalysts for change and make a lasting difference in the world. Join me in this journey towards a brighter tomorrow! #MakingADifference #HumanitarianAction #Empowerment #ClimateAction #GlobalGoals