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Virtual Briefing for UN Permanent Representatives on the FACTI Panel’s Work
virtualThe FACTI Panel will hold a virtual briefing to update the Permanent Representatives of Member States on the Panel’s progress on Friday, 11 December 2020, from 9:00 AM-11:00 AM (EST), 14:00-16:00 (UTC).The meeting will also provide an opportunity for an interactive discussion on the Panel’s work. Please find the time in your local zone here. Kindly find attached the Concept
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Climate Adaptation Summit 2021: Accelerating Adaptation Action
virtualOur planet is getting warmer, which has a growing impact on our societies and economies. We need to adapt to a new, more extreme climate. The online international Climate Adaptation Summit (CAS) 2021 on 25 and 26 January, hosted by the Netherlands, convenes global leaders and local stakeholders. It will see the launch of a
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Committee of Religious NGOs at the UN-Climate Working Group Meeting
virtualDear friends, I hope this note finds you well! I am writing to update you all on a few considerations related to the next steps for the Committee of Religious NGOs Climate Working Group (CRN CWG). Our next meeting will be on Monday, 1 February from 10-11 AM (zoom link here). Here is a bit more context:
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Improving Civil Society’s Limited Access to The Green Climate Fund
worldwide/virtualFollowing the launch of the paper “Improving Civil Society’s Limited Access to The Green Climate Fund” on 28 April 2021, CIDSE is pleased to invite you to the CSO engagement webinar on the topic, to be held on 05 May 2021. The online seminar will present the findings of this report, which include policy recommendations
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2021 ECOSOC Development Cooperation Forum
virtualDCF HIGH-LEVEL MEETING (6-7 MAY 2021) Preliminary programme (forthcoming) will be available here as it becomes available: https://www.un.org/development/desa/financing/what-we-do/ECOSOC/development-cooperation-forum/2020-DCF About the DCF: WHY —The 2021 Development Cooperation Forum (DCF) will advance international development cooperation that reduces risk, enables recovery and builds resilience in the COVID-19 period and beyond. WHEN — The 2021 DCF will be the
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Same Storm Different Boats: Telling the African Climate Story
worldwide/virtualYouth climate activism has continued to raise the consciousness of the urgency with which public and political action on the climate crisis is required. The continent of Africa bears the brunt of the impact of the climate crisis and young Africans are at the frontline of climate action, however, they are not seen on the
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Transforming Climate Finance to Radically Transform Societies: The Case of Green Climate Fund Funding
worldwide/virtualJoin CIDSE on Nov. 4 for an expert panel discussion on "Transforming Climate Finance to Radically Transform Societies: the Case of Green Climate Fund Funding." In the context of COVID-19, climate ambition entails not only lowering greenhouse gas emissions, but also recovering effectively by addressing climate impacts, food security, poverty and inequality holistically. Climate change
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Stockholm +50: A Healthy Planet for the Prosperity of All – Our Responsibility, Our Opportunity
worldwide/virtualOn 2 and 3 June 2022, a crucial international environmental meeting will be held in Stockholm, Sweden. Anchored in the Decade of Action, under the theme “Stockholm+50: a healthy planet for the prosperity of all – our responsibility, our opportunity,” this high-level meeting will follow months of consultations and discussions with individuals, communities, organizations and governments
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