Azza A

Regional Technical Specialist - Climate Change Adaptation at UNDP BRH focusing on Pacific islands (views are my own, RTs/follows are not endorsements)

[UNDP Planet @UNDPplanet]

We've reached the halfway point for #COP28. When it comes to climate change adaptation, has there been any progress? What are the latest developments?

@UNDP's @Srilata_Kammila reports directly from Dubai.

[UNDP Planet @UNDPplanet]

"Today was a day that made history at COP."

@UNDP Global Director of Climate Change @Cassie_Flynn explains the decision to operationalize the Loss and Damage fund on the first day of #COP28 and why it's significant.

[Marcos Athias Neto @marcosathias]

Tuvalu is staying ahead of the curve on #ClimateAction with the joint effort of @theGCF, #Australia, the People & Govt of Tuvalu.

@UNDP is implementing the 7yr Coastal Adaptation Project to help improve protection in key coastal locations #COP28UAE
More👉 https://t.co/eWlGYyxLA9

[The Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project 🏝️ @TCAP4Tuvalu]

We have progressed about 42% of the 7.3ha of Reclamation works in Funafuti! The progress is just eye candy!

✅21 GMC units placed (525m)
✅129,264m³ of sand dredged
✅549 GSC units placed

@UNDP_Pacific @theGCF @UNDPClimate @TuvaluGov @UNDP @hallcontracting #SIDS #TCAP

[The Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project 🏝️ @TCAP4Tuvalu]

📷 On the left, an empty "geotextile mega container" or GMC (essentially, a 25-metre long sandbag!). On the right, an excavator dredging sand, ready to fill the GMC.
Once filled, these giant sand bags will be used in the Funafuti reclamation👷
Learn more: https://t.co/ri7obZvl6F

[Azza A @AzzaAishath]

Exciting days in #Tuvalu as we see shovel hitting the ground after years of preparation to deliver much-needed #coastalprotection works in the capital island of Funafuti! Can't wait to be back there to see Govt of Tuvalu, UNDP and GCF partnership for #climateaction in person

[The Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project 🏝️ @TCAP4Tuvalu]

Yesterday marked a big milestone for the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project #TCAP & Tuvalu- the groundbreaking ceremony for construction to begin in Funafuti! Work will now start on a 780-metre long, 100-metre wide reclamation along the Vaiaku waterfront👷‍♂️
https://t.co/eEl3SP5BEr

[UNDP in Asia and the Pacific @UNDPasiapac]

On the eve of #COP15 @BizHRAsia_UNDP talks global biodiversity and human rights.

Join now to hear from @doleyt
& @seanclees as @UNDP hosts the 4th episode of Asia in Focus: #Biodiversity and #bizhumanrights Agenda: 👉https://t.co/Q6z65EK7oX

[Azza A @AzzaAishath]

Ensuring food security is a real concern in the face of climate change for remote atoll countries such as Kiribati. See our support to the government and local islands to become more resilient and ensure healthier communities #climateaction #foodsecurity @KiribatiLDCF

[Global Environment Facility (GEF) @theGEF]

"Climate change has unified us to adapt to its impacts & learn how to survive, for we are born fiercely like our ancestors." 🇰🇮🌏

Discover how @theGEF and @UNDP work w/ local communities in Kiribati to build a climate-resilient future https://t.co/2p0DwaSsgG

#COP27 #LDCF

[Azza A @AzzaAishath]

See #climateaction in India through the recognition of the critical role of mangroves for #resilience of coastal communities in the state of Maharashtra @UNDPClimate @shokonoda @UNDPasiapac

[UNDP India @UNDP_India]

#Mangroves

👉 Protect coastal areas from natural disasters 🌪️⛈️
👉 Absorb carbon from atmosphere 🌳
👉 Provide breeding grounds for marine species 🦀🦑🐟🐡🦐
👉 Support livelihoods 👩🏽‍🌾🧑🏾‍🌾

📽️Watch how @moefcc, @theGCF, @MahaForest & @UNDP_India are working to protect mangroves.

[Achim Steiner @ASteiner]

The agreement reached at #COP27 today to establish a fund for developing countries to avert, minimize, and address the adverse impacts of #climatechange represents a significant step forward in the global fight against the climate emergency.

My statement https://t.co/y5dblyx6MS

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

A fund for loss and damage is essential – but it’s not an answer if the climate crisis washes a small island state off the map – or turns an entire African country to desert.

The world still needs a giant leap on climate ambition.

[Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change @pisfcc]

I brought 5 youth representatives on my delegation..the purpose I brought them was to demonstrate the rich cultural heritage of our people; our communities in the Pacific..that we do not want to compromise their future.

H.E Minister Seve Paeniu, Tuvalu 🇹🇻COP27 closing plenary.

[UN Climate Change @UNFCCC]

#COP27 reached a breakthrough agreement on a new “Loss and Damage” fund for vulnerable countries.

It also resulted in countries delivering a package of decisions that reaffirmed their commitment to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C.

[UNDP Planet @UNDPplanet]

Halfway through week 2, what are some key takeaways from the climate conference?

On #COP27 Biodiversity Day, @PradeepUNDP shares his reasons for hope 🌱👇

[UN Climate Change @UNFCCC]

🌎 "Adapting to climate change must become a global priority."


Long-term investments in adaptation are urgently needed, according to @UNEP's latest #AdaptationGap report

[Azza A @AzzaAishath]

Unveiling Government of Tuvalu's plan for long-term adaptation. Safe and resilient land is a matter of survival for the people of this beautiful small Pacific island nation #climateaction #ClimateEmergency @TCAPforTu8

[UNDP Planet @UNDPplanet]

Tuvalu faces extraordinary challenges due to sea level rise: By 2050, it's estimated 1/2 the capital will become flooded by tidal waters. By 2100, 95% will be flooded by routine high tides. The new Long-Term Adaptation Plan is a vision for a safe future https://t.co/B0DHZWQVxY

[The Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project 🏝️ @TCAP4Tuvalu]

“Hello #DearWorldLeaders, enough talk, it’s time for real climate action”, says 9-year-old Semaia. “Please save my island, Nanumaga, please save #Tuvalu and the world.”

Well done to young Semaia for sharing his message👏 Now, what's yours? https://t.co/AG1jQhqyFs #ClimateAction

[Simona Marinescu @SMarinescu_UN]

These beautiful #Pacific Islands may disappear in this century due to our careless, irresponsible way of living, reconfirmed by the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report https://t.co/NEKUAjC3eg Loss & Damage inflicted on #SIDS must be compensated for. @AOSISChair to table L&D at #COP27.

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

It’s not too late to act on the climate crisis.

Solutions exist.

We must #ActNow and scale up investments to reduce emissions & adapt to climate impactsIt’s not too late to act on the climate crisis.

Solutions exist.

We must #ActNow and scale up investments to reduce emissions & adapt to climate impactsIt’s not too late to act on the climate crisis.

Solutions exist.

We must #ActNow and scale up investments to reduce emissions & adapt to climate impactsIt’s not too late to act on the climate crisis.

Solutions exist.

We must #ActNow and scale up investments to reduce emissions & adapt to climate impactsIt’s not too late to act on the climate crisis.

Solutions exist.

We must #ActNow and scale up investments to reduce emissions & adapt to climate impacts.

[UNDP in Asia and the Pacific @UNDPasiapac]

Globally, it's the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) that are leading the way on climate ambition. Click to see how they're meeting their #ParisAgreement targets across Asia-Pacific. 👇🏽
#COP26
#COP26Glasgow
https://t.co/bsvMaXrvGI