Climate and security are increasingly closely linked. During his visit to Iraq, Security Minister @TomTugendhat heard from NATO, UNAMI and UN Agencies about their work on climate security and what that meant for Iraq during a meeting with members of the international community.
Fantastic to host so many organisations committed to protecting the environment and finding ways to adapt and mitigate the impact of climate change in the #KRI Thank you for all you’re doing. #ClimateAction
📢 Open Call for Proposal
📌 Through the UK’s CARA programme we are proud to announce the launch of the Pacific Partnerships Facility (PPF)⤵️
⏳ Deadline 23.59 GMT Thursday 7 April 2023
ℹ️ For more info contact,
[email protected]#UKPacificPartnership
The UK is a key partner to UNDP Iraq, and together, we are working to support Iraq in addressing its climate change challenge. H.E. The British Ambassador to #Iraq, Mr. @mbrysonr, shared the #UK's commitment in tackling climate change from the #Iraq_Climate_Conference in #Basra.
I will convene a Climate Ambition Summit in September.
The invitation is open to any leader in government, business or civil society - with one condition:
Show us accelerated #ClimateAction in this decade & renewed, ambitious net zero plans.
Devastating earthquakes have hit Turkey and Syria, killing and injuring thousands of people.
Survivors urgently need rescue, medical aid, shelter, blankets and food.
Today the DEC is launching the #TurkeySyriaAppeal.
Donate now to help save lives:
https://t.co/267b15rrEn
The DEC #TurkeySyriaAppeal has raised over £32 million in the first day, including £5 million in #UKAidMatch. Thank you!
DEC charities are providing urgent relief for people affected by the devastating earthquakes. Please donate now: https://t.co/267b15rrEn
How can we effect transformational #adaptation that addresses the underlying social, ecological, and political processes that increase vulnerability to climate shocks and stresses? Read here: https://t.co/IskbJMMAFf #community#adaptation#gender
Where are global emissions heading and where should they be going to keep #globalwarming well below 2C and 1.5C?
Today, @UNEP released the 2022 #emissionsgap report.
A look at the key messages
but caution, not much good news ahead 🧵/1
Ministries of Finance and other stakeholders in Asia Pacific sharing experiences on climate finance. Watch the livestream from https://t.co/yUlLkhfnso #cfn#regdialogueCFN2022 https://t.co/p77DzY2Sdj
The death of Her Majesty The Queen is a moment of profound grief and loss. Her exceptional dedication and international standing made Her our greatest diplomat. On behalf of @FCDOGovUK and the Diplomatic Service, I express my condolences to the whole of the Royal Family.
Dirty air affects 99% of people on the planet.
And the poor suffer the most.
This #WorldCleanAirDay I call on all countries to work together to combat air pollution.
"We are facing a #climatecrisis and #SoutheastAsia needs rapid and innovative solutions" ADB President
$134 Million UK Fund to Help Catalyze Green Financing in Southeast Asia for low-carbon and climate-resilient infrastructure projects.
https://t.co/Pl3FzPearF
#COP26
There’s only one month to go until applications open for #Chevening! Study in the UK to expand your network and learn vital skills before returning home to achieve your goals and create positive change.
Start preparing your application today: https://t.co/8cPWUaMmJY
📸: The original manuscript of the UN Charter preamble, complete with handwritten notes.
On this day 77 years ago, 50 nations came together in San Francisco, California to create a new organization for peace, prosperity & human rights. https://t.co/swaalYquKT #CharterDay