Sarah Metcalf

Deputy Director, International Climate Change and Green Growth @FCDOGovUK. Formerly 🇷🇼 🇾🇪 🇺🇬

[Sarah Metcalf @SarahFCDO]

1 year on the #AdaptationFinance #ChampionsGroup has grown to 14 members committed to balance in their #climate #finance. We’ll champion the needs of the most vulnerable at #COP27 & press for ambition on the #COP26 commitment to double collective adaptation finance @IIED @e3g

[Sarah Metcalf @SarahFCDO]

@omardaair Wonderful! Also missing the fantastic Kigali team, so great to see so many familiar faces. And congratulations Callixte!

[Sarah Metcalf @SarahFCDO]

@DFIDonnelly @BBCRadio4 @UKinJerusalem So lovely to see Ibrahim!

[MFA Finland 🇫🇮 @Ulkoministerio]

Building on #COP26, #LahtiMinisterial highlighted the need to increase finance for adaptation, mobilise private sector finance and enhance the quality and accessibility of finance ahead of #COP27.

Lahti conclusions and next steps in Chair’s Summary ⬇️
https://t.co/LLM2aJwAr0

[Sarah Metcalf @SarahFCDO]

Thinking of my Rwandan friends today on the 28th commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi #Kwibuka28

[Kitty van der Heijden @KittyvdHeijden]

Increasing #adaptationfinance is urgent for developing countries on the frontlines of #climatechange.
On Sunday, 🇳🇱 & the Champions Group on #AdaptationFinance meet LDCs, SIDS, @COP26, @COP27_Egypt & int’l orgs at #LahtiMinisterial to accelerate action!

[Sarah Metcalf @SarahFCDO]

Thinking of my Rwandan friends and colleagues today #Kwibuka27

[Sarah Metcalf @SarahFCDO]

Just incredible — and what a race!

[Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team @MercedesAMGF1]

He did it. He really did it. 🖤💜

[Sarah Metcalf @SarahFCDO]

Farewell @DFID_UK. An incredible privilege to work for you & with such brilliant, dedicated colleagues in 🇬🇧 🇷🇼 🇾🇪 🇺🇬 over the past 20 years, seeking to make a difference to the lives of the world’s poorest people. Tomorrow 🇬🇧 development & diplomatic expertise combines in #FCDO.

[Sarah Metcalf @SarahFCDO]

@pauleastwd @DFID_UK Congratulations Paul!

[DFID @DFID_UK]

Today, the UK will host the Global Vaccine Summit to raise funds for @Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.

We’re bringing the 🌍 together to immunise 300 million more children and save up to 8 million lives by 2025.

https://t.co/A0XvP6q7Zv

#vaccineswork #GVS2020

[UK in Rwanda 🇬🇧🇷🇼🇧🇮 @UKinRwanda]

Flying the 🏳️‍🌈 flag on a very still day in Kigali! Today, on the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, the UK reaffirms its commitment to promoting the rights of LGBT people, including in Rwanda.

Human rights are universal and apply equally to all.

[Jo Lomas @JoLomasFCDO]

A difficult decision but the right one in these unparalleled times. Very much looking forward to a rescheduled @CHOGM2020 in Kigali #Rwanda @Commonwealth18

[UK in Rwanda 🇬🇧🇷🇼🇧🇮 @UKinRwanda]

Thanks to #UKAid 🇬🇧 support, @IOMBurundi and @UNICEF_uk are training telephone hotline operators on COVID-19 information and suspect cases

[Heather Opie @hethrs]

The brilliant @UKMed_NGO team who’ve been working in Rwanda with @DFID_UK on Ebola preparedness are now demonstrating their world class brilliance in tackling COVID-19 @RwandaHealth

[Sarah Metcalf @SarahFCDO]

Coronavirus: UK gives £200m in aid to developing nations - BBC News https://t.co/Xfy8Va23hf

[Sarah Metcalf @SarahFCDO]

My thoughts are with Rwandan friends and colleagues today, as we all mark #Kwibuka26. Remember. Unite. Renew.

[Kwibuka Rwanda @KwibukaRwanda]

Today marks the 26th Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and the beginning of the commemoration week. #Kwibuka26 activities will be held in Rwanda and abroad while observing the prevention measures against #COVID19. Read the guidelines: https://t.co/tn4iuBzZUO

[DFID @DFID_UK]

The UK is leading the race to find a vaccine for #coronavirus.

#UKaid is funding British research for vaccines, tests and treatment for use in the NHS as well as in developing countries.

The UK is now the biggest contributor to the international coalition to find a vaccine.

[UK in Rwanda 🇬🇧🇷🇼🇧🇮 @UKinRwanda]

For those British Nationals who are looking to leave Rwanda today, we understand some seats on flights leaving Kigali may open up. Please contact airlines directly.

[Jo Lomas @JoLomasFCDO]

The #Commonwealth is a leader on so many important international issues. Find out more from this #CommonwealthDay video. @Commonwealth18