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@aoteh #climatechange should have people at the center

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

The collective #ClimateAction commitments of #G20 governments are coming far too little & far too late.

We are in a life-or-death struggle for our own safety today & our survival tomorrow.

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@aoteh Private sector climate finance tools include green bonds, sustainability bonds, commercial bank lending, social bonds, green asset backed securities, other ESG and financial instruments

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@aoteh Examples of sources of climate finance - multilateral organizations, private sector, ESG capital markets, carbon markets, taxpayers, fees and tariffs imposed on emitters, philanthropies

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@aoteh Climate finance is critical in the transition to a low-carbon economy. There is need to mobilize private sector funding especially in Africa

[Arunma Oteh OON @aoteh]

According to @IEA #Africa will need around USD 133 billion annually in clean energy investment to meet its energy & climate goals between 2026–2030 - @climatepolicy @FSDAfrica Sept 2022 Report by Landscape of Climate Finance in Africa. @MarkNapier3 CEO #FSDAfrica to discuss

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Starting soon

https://t.co/UJ42wD3sKX

[Arunma Oteh OON @aoteh]

2nd Edition of my #twitterspace on #ClimateChange Enroute #COP27

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Set a reminder

https://t.co/UJ42wCMpIX

[Arunma Oteh OON @aoteh]

Distinguished Speakers for the 2nd edition of my Twitter space on #ClimateChange, @JeannineMabunda (Member of Parliament DRC) & @MarkNapier3 (CEO, @FSDAfrica) Agenda is #climatefinance & #DRC’s role in #energytransition. SET YOUR REMINDER for Monday, 3rd October

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

Climate change seems to have been dropped as a priority by many decision makers around the world.

This week at #UNGA, I am calling for global #ClimateAction to reverse this trend.

We don’t have much time to turn things around.

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Africa contributes the least to global emissions (3% compared to over 20% in other regions) but pays the highest price of #Climatechange. Africa is the most vulnerable region to the impacts of #ClimateCrisis

@aoteh

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Just Transition = Climate Action + Social Inclusion

Just transition is ensuring no one is left behind while transitioning to a low-carbon economy

#ABC of #Climatechange

@aoteh

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How can we move from climate agreements and commitments to climate action?

#COP27 - FROM WORDS TO ACTION

@aoteh #climatechange

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According to @IPCC_CH, an average of $3.5 trillion annually is needed between now and 2050 to limit #GlobalWarming to 1.5C

#climatechange @aoteh

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early warning systems, climate-resilient infrastructure, improved agriculture, global mangrove protection along coastlines and resilient water resources. @aoteh #climatechange #twitterspace

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Globally, a $1.8 trillion investment in five areas could generate $7.1 trillion through a combination of avoided costs and a variety of social and environmental benefits. The five areas are :

#thread

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The #ParisAgreement is a legally binding international treaty adopted by 196 parties in 2015. Its goal is to limit global warming to below 2 degree Celsius and undertake efforts to combat #climatechange

@aoteh
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A recent report co-authored by the @IEA estimated that annual investments of about $1tn in renewables is needed to supply clean power to the world’s growing population and avoid the catastrophic effects of #climatechange @aoteh

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Solving the climate crisis requires a push against climate hypocrisy and green washing.

@aoteh #ClimateCrisis #ClimateAction #climatechange #TwitterSpaces

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