Andrew Harper

Special Advisor to the High Commissioner for Refugees. Life is too short for pessimism, long meetings & inaction. [email protected]

[Andrew Harper @And_Harper]

Not at #BonnClimateConference but on the Somali border #Ethiopia talking to @refugees, #IDPs and host communities-climate fueled droughts & floods have taken everything. Of course this is #LossandDamage. We need the #UNFCCC negotiators to be reminded what is at stake. Now. #SB58

[Loss and Damage Collaboration (L&DC) @LossandDamage]

1/2."We cannot talk about the impacts of #ClimateChange without talking about people who are on the move, people in #Refugee camps, and internally displaced people." @KobusingeRose1 of @IYCM on why #LossAndDamage decisions must include #Displacement at the #BonnClimateConference.

[Andrew Harper @And_Harper]

@Joujouliett @EUinBangladesh @UNHCRUSA @UNHCRgov @UNHCR_BGD @WB_AsiaPacific @ADB_HQ @UNFCCC @HodderClimate @UNRefugeeAgency Protecting the environment directly supports refugee protection & social harmony. Support is urgently required - it doesn’t matter if the funds are sourced from environment, climate, humanitarian or development portfolios, such projects (at scale) are critical for peace building.

[g1 @g1]

Alfonso Herrera, o Poncho de RBD, volta ao Brasil após quase 20 anos para representar refugiados na COP30 https://t.co/nEuoGuvv5b #g1 #g1naCOP30

[IWMI @IWMI_]

At AidEx Geneva 2025, IWMI’s session showed how water and climate science can make aid smarter and more resilient. In partnership with leading humanitarian agencies, it proved how research and collaboration turn data into real impact on the frontlines. 💧

[UNHCR Partnerships Africa @UNHCRAfrica]

“It is difficult when you cannot afford enough food during Ramadan.”
In these blessed last 10 days of #Ramadan , dedicate your Zakat to help displaced mothers in need afford warm meals and clean water for their children.
100% of Zakat will reach eligible families.
#WithRefugees

[Andrew Harper @And_Harper]

@statedeptspox @WFP Fantastic support from the 🇺🇸 to help some of the most vulnerable people in the world. Hope other states take note of this generous contribution and step up.

[ACNUR, Agência da ONU para Refugiados @ACNURBrasil]

Nosso Assessor Especial para Ação Climática, @And_Harper, chegou em Canoas para acompanhar as resposta emergencial ao RS.

Seguimos trabalhando com as autoridades públicas, com o apoio de governos e do setor privado, para compartilhando nossos conhecimentos.

[Andrew Harper @And_Harper]

@refugees consultations. Brazilian style. Mum doesn’t miss a best. There are 11,000 indigenous refugees in Brazil. @Courtesy of @pachionimiguel @ACNURBrasil #WorldRefugeeDay2024 @LossandDamage

[Michelle Yonetani @m_yonetani]

Recommended read! I'll be at the first loss & damage fund board meeting in Abu Dhabi next week for @refugees, look/g for modalities that enable participation & access for people displaced from their homes along w/ others in vulnerable situations. Tks @LossandDamage colleagues!

[International Gender Champions (IGC) @INTGenderChamps]

"Displacement amplifies existing inequalities".

Today, the #INTGenderChampions Secretariat hosted its first 'Lunch and Learn' of the year on Gender and Displacement. 🎒

Thank you to our fantastic speakers @ChristelleC and @And_Harper for sharing your insights! 🎤

[Andrew Harper @And_Harper]

When is a #climaterefugee not technically a #refugee? And what international protection instruments might apply? Find out in the just released paper on @Refugees. It’s only 6 pages!!

https://t.co/eeaB54IfsK

[Michelle Yonetani @m_yonetani]

#Malawi: Cyclone Freddy killed 1K, displaced 700K, destroyed 1790km2 farmland.

Women = 70% agricultural workers & often responsible for family food security. Many have had to resort to sex work to provide for their families. #ClimateCrisis #LossandDamage https://t.co/0AKiWqH3sO

[Andrew Harper @And_Harper]

A note that I received during the panel on #climateaction reinforces the urgency of turning commitments into concrete action. People are dying as pledges are taking place. #climatechangeisreal #SouthSudan #GlobalRefugeeForum

[Kira Vinke @KiraVinke]

"Transition Away" from fossil fuels instead of the much needed "phase-out". A step forward to include wording on fossil fuels, but overall too little too late if you look at the data. https://t.co/4WFoFwWqSZ

[Loss and Damage Collaboration (L&DC) @LossandDamage]

⚠️USEFUL INFO: The draft decision text for the Outcome of the First #GlobalStocktake of the #ParisAgreement (13/12/2023) is out*. Stay tuned for our #LossAndDamage analysis of the text.

📜Find it here: https://t.co/NERJpx5Y18

[Nhial Deng @nhialgdeng]

Team #Kakuma reunion! 🫶🏿

[Harjeet Singh @harjeet11]

Our actions now will resonate for generations. We need bold, transformative actions, not vague promises.

The world is watching!

Let's ensure #COP28 is a definitive turning point in our fight for the planet and its people.

ENDS

[Oxfam International @Oxfam]

As COP28 ends & the Global Refugee Forum begins, come and join Oxfam, @GRNRefugees , @IFRC and @IDiplomat in Geneva on 12 December to explore how we can bridge the gap between climate action and forced displacement.  #COP28 #GlobalRefugeeForum #GRF2023 @And_Harper @joellehangi25

[Andrew Harper @And_Harper]

@nhialgdeng @Refugees @DominiqueHyde @joelleeid @FilippoGrandi We are even more proud to collaborate with you and all the other @refugee representatives. #nodecisionaboutuswithoutus!

[Nhial Deng @nhialgdeng]

The climate crisis is a human crisis.

Proud to collaborate with @Refugees at #COP28 to spotlight the impact of climate change on displaced communities & the solutions they are leading: https://t.co/cpusLM0ZYU

@And_Harper @DominiqueHyde @joelleeid @FilippoGrandi

#COP28

[Andrew Harper @And_Harper]

@LossandDamage People already displaced by conflict, such as the 250,000+ @refugees in Garissa #Kenya are some of the world’s most vulnerable to #ClimateCrisis. Not only are hosting states providing protection, but they also absorb the L&D of neighboring states who cannot #adapt

[UNHCR KENYA @UNHCR_Kenya]

Yesterday UNHCR joined Deputy President @rigathi, local govt officials, UN agencies & NGOs to assess flooding in Garissa and Tana river.

The #ClimateEmergency is having direct consequences on refugees & host communities - UNHCR continues to work with govt & partners to respond.