Rob Elsworth

Mostly stuff I'm reading on #climatechange. Views and typos my own. RTs ≠ endorsements, obvs.

[UK in Iraq 🇬🇧🇮🇶 @UKinIraq]

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.

[Rosy Cave @RosyCave]

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

[Jim Skea @JimSkeaIPCC]

I am humbled and deeply honoured to have been elected Chair of @IPCC_CH, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

[UK in Fiji @ukinfiji]

📢 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

[UNDP Iraq @undpiniraq]

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.

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

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.

[Disasters Emergency Committee @decappeal]

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

[Disasters Emergency Committee @decappeal]

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

[ADB Climate Team @ADBClimate]

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

[Jane David @Jane1125David]

If u missed the #CRPP event at #COP27, watch here https://t.co/fKvnawXssl. Share your thoughts on how we can scale up women-led innovations through the #CRPP. @AFD_en, @NDFnews, @FCDOGovUK, @IIED, @HuairouConnect @RituBharadwaj16 @AageJorg @clareshakya @Suranjana_Gupta @RobElsw

[Jane David @Jane1125David]

Save the Date: CRPP Partnership Forum, 28 Feb - 1 Mar 2023, Bangkok, Thailand #CRPP
@AFD_en, @NDFnews, @FCDOGovUK, @IIED, @HuairouConnect @RituBharadwaj16 @AageJorg @clareshakya @Suranjana_Gupta @RobElsw

[Rob Elsworth @RobElsw]

@LouDelBello 🤭

[Joeri Rogelj @JoeriRogelj]

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

[Climate Finance Network @CFN_UNDP]

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

[Philip Barton @PhilipRBarton]

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.

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

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.

[Bushra Hassan @bhassanoxon]

Two days of intense conversations on the #MEL for the @CFN_UNDP results framework and our #vision for improving #climatefinance systems for Asia and the Pacific.

@FCDOClimate @UNDPasiapac

[Rob Elsworth @RobElsw]

"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

[Chevening Awards🇬🇧 @CheveningFCDO]

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

[United Nations @UN]

📸: 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