Hon. Minister of Finance Matia Kasaija, together with MINISTRY OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENT 🇺🇬 ,officially commissioned 13 new hand-pump deep wells under the LIFE-AR Interim Secretariat Programme. This achievement is a testament to the power of locally led adaptation, made possible.

LIFE-AR is convening in Addis this September for Learning Days, a Board Meeting, and Africa Climate Summit 2. Country teams and partners will reflect, share, and strategise on locally led climate action. Updates: linkedin.com/company/life-a… #AfricaClimateSummit #ClimateAction

Kicking off a transformative week in Addis with #LIFEAR’s National Focal Point Learning Day! Focal points from Front Runner & Second Cohort countries came together for a full day of peer learning, exchange, showcasing locally led adaptation in action. #LocallyLedClimateAction

On Sept 3, LIFE-AR hosted a Learning Day in Addis Ababa, uniting partners for open exchange, peer learning & shared progress. 💡 Focus: locally led investments, GESI, & the road to #COP30. LDCs are leading climate action from the ground up. #LIFEAR

I attended the LIFE-AR Board meeting in Addis Ababa on the sidelines of #UNClimateWeek. LIFE-AR strengthens LDCs' adaptive capacity - driving climate resilience in Ethiopia, Malawi, Uganda & Burkina Faso. A key catalyst for LDC 2050 Vision. #LDCs #ClimateAction #ACS2 #COP30

🎊 Exciting news from ARA! Aditya Bahadur & Jenny Frankel-Reed are the new Co-chairs of our Steering Board! Read about their priorities for the ARA and new opportunities for members in our latest newsletter 👉buff.ly/93Zi5kj #AdaptationResearchAlliance #ARACoChairs

“#COP30 will be an opportunity to focus more on adaptation and resilience – and this is about investing...to drive resilient growth and enable communities and businesses to thrive in a changing climate.” - Melanie Robinson via Climate Home News climatechangenews.com/2025/09/18/can…

On October 30, 2025, Save the Date for #DCDays! LIFE-AR will contribute to a session hosted by the WorldBank on "Real world decentralization: national mechanisms enabling LLA". Do not miss this interesting discussion, register now 👉 dandcdays.com/registration

And to know more about this exciting, for the first time fully-online event, you can also check the Development and Climate Days 2025 website! Sessions agenda is already up, and live blog is coming soon 👉 dandcdays.com

LIFE-AR Interim Secretariat team gathers today to discuss and align on the 70/30 principle, focusing on developing clear rules for Uganda's Devolved Climate Finance Mechanism and laying the foundation for scaling LIFE-AR to global best practices.

Bhutan is on the way on climate resilience with LIFE-AR. Its new delivery mechanism puts communities in charge—prioritising investments, managing resources, and tracking progress in line with Bhutanese values of harmony and stewardship. 👉 life-ar.org/en/news-blog/b…

LIFE-AR’s latest learning series shows how LDCs are transforming climate finance through pooled funds, flexible budgeting, and the 70:30 target. Locally led adaptation starts with country ownership and systems that shift power. 👉Read more: life-ar.org/en/news-blog/t…

LIFE-AR’s Peer Learning Days in Addis Ababa brought together LDCs to share locally led adaptation strategies. From inclusive planning to devolved finance and GESI integration, countries are driving climate resilience through collaboration. 👉 life-ar.org/en/news-blog/s…

Join us at #COP30 in Belém, Brazil, Angola Pavilion. Scaling Adaptation Delivery in LDCs: practical pathways & finance access. Register now: in person or virtual participation. us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… Making Adaptation Work in LDCs #LDCs #Adaptation #ClimateAction #COP30

Rejoignez-nous demain au pavillon du Sénégal pour cet événement 100% francophone consacré à l'adaptation menée au niveau local.

Starting in a few minutes! If you are at COP30, join us in the Resilience Hub for a networking breakfast followed by the LIFE-AR call-to-action. The event will gather high-level speakers for interesting conversations around the LDC leadership on adaptation and resilience.

Our high level panel speakers - Follow online at cop-resilience-hub.org

Notre événement consacré à l'adaptation menée au niveau local va bientôt commencer. Rejoignez-nous dès à présent au pavillon du Sénégal !

Turkey to host Cop31 climate conference after Australia drops push to hold it in Adelaide | Cop31 | The Guardian theguardian.com/australia-news…

Real adaptation leadership means LDCs shaping priorities, driving delivery & influencing global systems. That’s what #LIFEAR is doing — scaling #LLA, reshaping climate finance & turning COP30 ambition into action for resilient communities. 👉youtu.be/U4XRmzFPd1k?si…