We’re thrilled to see organizations and communities coming together to implement solutions found in nature that improve resilience to flash floods and urban heat effect while promoting resilient livelihoods, gender equality and biodiversity protection.

🔎 suncasa.org

🚀Exciting news! WRI & IISD launch the #SUNCASA project in #DireDawa . With local partners, we aim to advance gender-responsive nature-based solutions for #ClimateAdaptation . Stay tuned for more updates + our upcoming launch in #Kigali .
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⚡ What do “African Energy Transitions” mean to you?

For Jide Ikeako from ClimateWorks Foundation, it’s about ensuring that the energy transition goes hand-in-hand with energy access.

Learn more about the #AfricanEnergyDialogues ➡️ bit.ly/3ycwtwT

Happy National Tree Growing Day to our #Kenya colleagues and partners! 🌱

“When we plant trees, we plant the seeds of peace and seeds of hope. We also secure the future for our children.” ― #WangariMaathai

👏 And it's a wrap for our mapathon! It's been a productive couple of weeks for the groups of mappers that participated in the #MapItChangeIt challenge collecting data on women's LRT 🚈 experience in #AddisAbaba to ensure safe mobility for women. Congrats to the three winners! 🎊

Join WRI Finance experts on May 15 to unpack the key elements of the new finance goal and the critical choices that negotiators will grapple with in the coming months. 💰🌍

💻 Register now for the #webinar : bit.ly/4bd9Fvc

What is #DirectAirCapture and how can it be used to reduce carbon in the atmosphere? 💨

WRI Climate breaks down 6 things to know about direct air capture 👇
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This July 8-12th, #AirQuality communities of practice will come together for the #CleanAirForumLagos in Nigeria 🇳🇬 to share experiences and solutions for managing #AirQuality in African Cities.

Interested to find out more?🔗bit.ly/4aLXIN5and

Day 2 of the Open Source in Energy Access Symposium in Abuja! 🇳🇬

Join the livestream to watch our experts demonstrate the use of energy planning tools such as Energy Access Explorer 👉 bit.ly/3Wvfznm and contribute to the discussion on Discord 👉 bit.ly/4boVzqC

We just started our Open Source in Energy Access Symposium in Abuja, Nigeria. If you aren't there in person, watch the live stream here ➡️ bit.ly/3Wvfznm and join the discussion on Discord ➡️ bit.ly/4boVzqC

Did you know that smallholder farmers produce a third of our food, yet receive only 1.7% of climate finance?

Learn more about Audacious Project, Restore Local, from WRI Africa on how they're changing that: audaciousproject.org/grantees/resto…

Poverty is at the heart of climate vulnerability in Africa. 'With the resources we have on the continent, we should be facing a more resilient & prosperous reality,' Wanjira Mathai said speaking at AmCham Kenya. Strengthening economic wellbeing is 🔑 to building lasting resilience!

Today, G7 countries announced at a ministerial meeting that they will shut down coal-fired #powerplants by 2030-2035, a timeline that is consistent with the 1.5 C degree temperature limit.

Read the full statement from WRI Energy's Jennifer Layke: bit.ly/3UEHwrq

Last week in #AddisAbaba , teams of mappers came together to produce maps and analyze data using different tools like QGIS, arcGIS, etc. to better understand and enhance women's mobility experiences in the city. 🙌 Updates coming...

#NDC ’s are collectively off track to limiting 1.5 degrees C. But will countries step up? WRI Climate’s five-point plan sets sights on delivering government action at the needed scale + mobilizing implementation to deliver it ➡️ bit.ly/3xPTs0H

Join us for another business case for Circular Food Systems on 🗓️ May 8th, from 5:30pm at the Rooftop Ikawa Cafe (Impact Hub Kigali Rooftop).

Under the theme 'Exploring Sustainable Packaging Innovations for Agri-Food Systems’, we will discover sustainable alternatives and

NEW 5 point plan for the next generation of #NDCs from WRI Climate:

🏭Set emissions-reduction targets
🎯 Accelerate systemwide transformations
💪 Build resilience
💰 Spur investment and strengthen governance
👥 Put people at the center

Learn more: bit.ly/3xPTs0H

Only by strengthening Africa's 'economic muscle' can we create resilience for the continent, says Wanjira Mathai Guardian World. Making meaningful investments in Africa is critical for its people to cope with impacts of climate crisis.

Full article ➡️ bit.ly/3UfmXk2 🌍

What is #GHGaccounting ? How did corporate GHG accounting and emissions disclosures begin?

GHG Protocol answers this and more questions about this rapidly evolving field ⬇️
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📢 Registration is now open for the new animated session of MOOC Urban Mobility in Africa 🚌

Join Agence Française de #Développement (AFD) 🇫🇷 🇪🇺 to explore the challenges of mobility in Africa & find sustainable solutions for the cities of tomorrow. Register now ➡️ bit.ly/3QejbGr #MOOC #UrbanMobility