🌍What did COP29 deliver for developing countries? We had high hopes for COP29 to set a new climate finance goal that truly addresses the urgent needs of developing countries like Uganda. The impacts of climate change are escalating, and we need substantial resources to transition to clean energy and adapt to these challenges. What happened at COP29? In a last-minute agreement, COP29 adopted a New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) aiming to mobilize at least $300 billion per year by 2035, with developed nations taking the lead. Additionally, the decision encourages voluntary contributions from developing countries, including emerging economies like China. The agreement also calls for all actors to scale up financing to $1.3 trillion annually from both public and private sources - but achieving this remains uncertain. Does this meet our needs? While tripling the previous goal, the $300 billion target is far from sufficient. Developing nations have advocated for at least $1.3 trillion annually to address the escalating costs of climate mitigation and adaptation. The current commitments leave a critical gap that threatens our ability to build resilience, particularly in the least developed and most vulnerable countries, including Uganda. What must happen next? We need more than promises - we need action. COP29's outcomes must serve as a stepping stone for: ✅ Clear, binding commitments to scale up financial support for the most vulnerable nations. ✅ Prioritized funding for countries facing the greatest climate risks. ✅ A renewed focus on delivering the resources to empower local communities, women, and youth to lead climate solutions. The climate crisis demands bold action, and we will continue to work with partners worldwide to advocate for the financing our communities need. 🌱 #ClimateFinance #COP29 #GlobalSouth #ClimateJustice

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We joined @PlanUganda and its partners this week to share experiences on what’s working well and what needs improvement. We are proud of our contribution to the growth of the #ClimateChange portfolio in the partnership. @idecide23 #GreaterImpactTogether #Lessons #Localisation

📢WEBINAR: Join us for a #StepChange webinar where we will discuss the journey towards equitable Southern-led partnerships for #ClimateAction. @IDRC_CRDI @IIED Thursday, Sept 12 @ 15:00 EAT / 8:00 EDT Register here: #LocalAdaptation #ClimateResilience

RT @EmliBwaise: Today; @EmliBwaise with financial support from @WWFUganda are convening different CSO partners in building and sustaining m…

- The $63,103,268 five year plan spells out 10 inv. components. - It acknowledges the vulnerable groups including women & youth. - Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (#SRHR) is covered. Congratulations to @GovUganda, @MinofHealthUG @min_waterUg @CCD_UG

RT @IIED: Putting Uganda’s biggest users of climate adaptation knowledge at the heart of its creation --> Communit…

RT @IIED: Building community resilience through the locally led adaptation knowledge system in Uganda: IIED & @act…

RT @CCD_UG: With the establishment phase of the Least Developed Countries Initiative for Effective Adaptation and Resilience (LIFE-AR) behi…

@M_Eve_Landry @CDKN @IDRC_CRDI @IDRC_ESARO @CBMuk @IIED Explored why #intersectionality matters. It recognizes: ~ different identities - age, ability, tribe, gender, etc. ~ power, privilege and #marginalization. Intentionally address the barriers faced by the marginalised. #CBA18 #GESI #Inclusion @CDKN @IDRC_CRDI @IIED @gemgord

📢Join us tomorrow #CBA18 for a discussion on this exciting topic - Intersecting Realities: what does inclusive #LLA look like? @IDRC_CRDI @IIED @CDKN @DRW_Zambia @CBMuk #CBA18 #LocallyLedAdaptation #StepChange

RT @MargaretMwebesa: During the launch of the CRAKS project to strengthen agricultural knowledge systems and build community #resilience in…

RT @MeteoUganda: Notice: We are experiencing high temperatures in most parts of the country. Above average temperature are always evident d…

We need to have avery good comprehensive plan to have all stakeholders involved & form synergies to ensure climate change information is disseminated at all levels - Mrs. Margaret A. Mwebasa, Commissioner, climate change department @CCD_UG #CRAKS #ClimateAction @IIED @IDRC_CRDI

The #CRAKS project adopts an innovative approach focusing on agricultural adaptation knowlegde systems in Uganda -Susan Nanduddu, Executive director, @actade #ClimateAction #LocallyLedAdaptation #Gender #Stepchange @IIED @IDRC_CRDI @M_Eve_Landry

RT @M_Eve_Landry: @Snanduddu from @actade presenting the #CRAKS project during the project inception meeting in Kampala. Such a well attend…