Ulrika Åkesson

Team Leader - Regional Team Environment for Africa, Embassy of Sweden, Nairobi. Not all retweets are endorsements

[ICPAC @IGAD_CPAC]

🇸🇪 Exciting Afternoon!🤝

Today, we had the honor of hosting a delegation from the @SwedeninKE at our offices to discuss potential collaborations on #AnticipatoryAction in the #HornofAfrica. The discussions revolved around proactive approach to mitigating the impact of crises before they unfold.

[Ulrika Åkesson @uakesson]

Earth’s ‘vital signs’ worse than at any time in human history, scientists warn https://t.co/DnX4KGUuae

[Kate Raworth @KateRaworth]

The Doughnut's ecological ceiling just got updated and the news is not good.

[Ulrika Åkesson @uakesson]

Earth ‘well outside safe operating space for humanity’, scientists find | Climate crisis | The Guardian https://t.co/sDSKqPLyT3

[Johan Rockström @jrockstrom]

We finally have a scientific health check for the entire planet! 6 of 9 planetary boundaries currently transgressed. This does not mean irreversible collapse, but we are losing resilience. We are putting the stability of the entire earth system at risk.

[Ulrika Åkesson @uakesson]

This was fun and challenging. Thanks for having me @HaliHewaPodcast

@SwedeninKE @Sida

[Hali Hewa Podcast @HaliHewaPodcast]

🌍✨ Join us in Nairobi at #ACS2023 as Ulrika, representing the Swedish embassy, shares her insightful reflections on how the African Climate Summit shines brilliantly in the global conversation on climate change.

Together, we can shape a sustainable future. 🌿

[Ulrika Åkesson @uakesson]

https://t.co/E9gc8Rw2Oy

[Adaptation Consortium @adaconsortium]

On the sidelines of #ACS2023, in collaboration with the DCF Alliance, we had quite an informative session on Experiences and Lessons in support of Sustainable #LocallyLedClimateAction. Our panelists from @Sida, @FSDKe, @GCAdaptation, @ACKDevelopment & Life-AR🇺🇬...

[Africa Climate Change Communicators @AfricaClimComms]

The moment that goes down in History 🥳. African Youth submitted the Youth Declaration to H.E the President of 🇰🇪 @WilliamsRuto and the president of @_AfricanUnion @AUC_MoussaFaki @lizwathuti @MuiaAlphonce @kdotbrian @YaredAberaInt @LumumbaKimanthi @AfClimateSummit @Eng_F_Ngeno

[LM International @lminternationa1]

Swedish Minister Romina Pourmokhtari at #AfricaClimateSummit23: 'True sustainability is #JustSustainability.' Emphasizing the link between #HumanRights, #biodiversity, and a sustainable society. Time to invest in Africa's restoration movement is now! 🌍🌿 #ClimateAction

[Caroline Vicini @CarolineVicini]

A unified declaration from Africa and AU member states at #Africaclimatesummit @AYCAssembly2023; ”African solutions are not only appropriate for African challenges, but they are also necessary - and will contribute to efforts at the global level!’

[Mattias Frumerie @frumerie]

Happy to join @USAIDKenya at @AfClimateSummit this morning to highlight Swedish support to #ClimateAction and #CarbonMarkets in Kenya and beyond.

[Mattias Frumerie @frumerie]

”A new Africa is here, and it means business”
President ⁦@WilliamsRuto⁩ at ⁦@AfClimateSummit⁩
Count on 🇸🇪 as a strong partner #ClimateAction

[Gatsby Africa @GatsbyAfrica]

Gatsby Africa and @SwedeninKE, unite to call for sustainable change in African cities via renewable resources. Ambassador @CarolineVicini opens the session. If you are at #ACS23 come join us in the River Limpopo room

[Ulrika Åkesson @uakesson]

Proud to have been representing Sweden at an event organized by @adaconsortium at the African Climate Summit🌍 Assured that locally led climate action is key for long term results in climate action @SwedeninKE @Sida #ACS2023

[Ulrika Åkesson @uakesson]

Proud to have been representing Sweden at an event organized by @adaconsortium at the African Climate Summit🌍 Assured that locally led climate action is key for long term results in climate action @SwedeninKE @Sida #ACS2023

[Anders Rönquist @AndersRonquist]

Final Day of #AfricanClimateSummit, soon the Nairobi Declaration will be presented! Sweden emphasises i.a. the need for locally led climate action + supporting solutions based on local experience @Sida @SwedeninKE @AfricaSweMFA

[Mattias Frumerie @frumerie]

Sweden fully aligned with President ⁦@WilliamRutoPh⁩ message of opportunities of #ClimateAction ⁦@AfClimateSummit⁩ ⁦@KlimatNaringdep⁩ ⁦@SweMFA⁩ ⁦@SwedeninKE⁩

[Mattias Frumerie @frumerie]

Youth represtatives opening ⁦@AfClimateSummit⁩, presenting the Youth declaration. Sweden has been proud to support youth participation through ⁦@SwedeninKE⁩

[WRI Africa @WRIafrica]

Africa has a “latecomer advantage”, the ability to leapfrog its food transformation without damage to nature and climate. Transformative approaches – #circularfoodsystems. ~ @JamesWangu
Learn more about our #circularfoodsystems work in 🇷🇼 https://t.co/jFcscDiRua 🥘

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

Africa can be a renewable energy superpower.

Now is the time to bring together African countries with developed countries, financial institutions and technology companies to create a true African Renewable Energy Alliance.