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โจ weADAPT 2024 highlights ๐
2024 was a milestone year for weADAPT and we feature some highlights in our latest newsletter.
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๐ How can we meet the #adaptation#finance gap ensuring that funding supports locally led initiatives?
๐ This paper outlines an approach to LLA planning & financing that involves local communities, governments & the #privatesector.
https://t.co/aH9tiQualW
๐ ๏ธ ๐ How can we use locally-led planning to build climate #resilience in #urban informal settlements?
โฌ๏ธ This guide by the discusses key #practices, #methodologies and practical considerations for translating concepts to your context
https://t.co/tgqwik2sFu
๐ต๐ญ ๐ช๏ธ In late 2024, the Philippines faced 6 typhoons in just one month, causing widespread devastation.
As recovery continues, @IIEDโs Duncan Macqueen shares how advancing #agrobiodiversity is helping build resilience in farming systems.
https://t.co/vahMM5xmzu
๐ Exciting news!
๐ The Oxford Climate Society has opened applications for the Oxford School of Climate Change, offering participants the opportunity to learn from leading experts.
Deadline: 12 Jan
Suggested donation: ยฃ10 and course available remotely
https://t.co/WM5qMQ4KgG
๐ This week weโre spotlighting our top 5 most widely read articles of 2024! ๐
We kick-off today with our #1 most-read piece:
"The Role of Indigenous Knowledge in Climate Change Adaptation in #Africa" ๐โจ
https://t.co/sD5eLV8Y16
#ClimateChange#IndigenousKnowledge
๐ How can Locally Led Adaptation principles be applied in the #watersector?
๐ก This paper proposes an assessment framework to evaluate how #wateradaptation projects align with LLA principles & uses it to examine 6 case studies in #Kenya & #Tanzania.
https://t.co/W1eNeFocVY
๐ Dikes wonโt do: why Europe is failing to reduce flood risks
๐ This blog explores why Europeโs reliance on hard infrastructure isn't reducing flood risksโand why we need more nature-based and adaptive solutions to protect communities in the long run.
https://t.co/bNR67np68D
๐ค How can #coproduction approaches truly support #climateresilience?
๐ This book chapter from the UK Climate Resilience Programme explores the role of co-production approaches in supporting climate resilience at community, organization & policy levels.
https://t.co/27UpG1rSBC
๐ How are countries addressing climate-induced human mobility?
๐ This @SLYCANTrust assesses how NAPs feature & address human mobility. It finds that only 66% of NAPs contain concrete provisions or commitments to address mobility.
๐ https://t.co/aPUGkBjs7E
๐ Are large coastal cities properly preparing for #climatechange?
๐ This study finds that large cities are hotspots for #adaptationaction. BUT >50% of larger coastal cities do not have plans in place.
https://t.co/ZWf1iMvW5B
๐ Can 2025 bring renewed focus on the just transition?
Despite no decision text at COP29, @mairidupar@ODI_Global argues that #justtransition principles remain crucial for protecting vulnerable groups on the path to resilient, net-zero economies.
https://t.co/1z3oaO0sCG
๐ The ICJ just concluded its largest-ever climate caseโa historic moment for international climate law.
๐ What obligations do governments have to combat climate change?
โ๏ธ What happens if they fail to act, especially for vulnerable nations?
Read more: https://t.co/9IyH4Fy2N4
๐ On #InternationalMountainDay, we spotlight Glacial Lake Outburst Floods โa growing risk from #ClimateChange.
๐ก This report led by @UNIGEnews & @ZoiEnvironment highlights Integrated solutions like early warnings, community action & more: https://t.co/vJP0fkHWqI