Climate justice for the local communities: reliefweb.int/report/ethiopi…

Biodiversity in drought affected Borena Park in Ethiopia is under threat: linkedin.com/pulse/biodiver…

The next two weeks we are exploring the expansion of our #SustainableLandscape portfolio of GGGI Uganda with the support of Hon. Dr. Gemedo Dale our GGGI_Africa Regional expert! Dr. Gemedo Dalle Tussie We kicked off with internal learning today at GGGI office! #Forest #Restoration #Biodiversity

The team of National Forestry Authority-Uganda shared with us their priorities geographically, sectoral, commercial and otherwise. Very enlightening and not an easy nut to crack. With this we kicked-off our external engagements! Very exciting developments this week. #EcoTourism #degradation #easternug

Minister of State for Planning Amos Lugoloobi welcomed the GGGI Uganda team, discussing the importance of private sector and domestic contribution to #climatechange #forestry. Furthermore the opportunity for a potential environment/ green fund continues to be a topic of interest

Our food systems currently contribute greatly to climate change. But can we make the food system work for us as a solution instead? Bezos Earth Fund Director of Food Andy Jarvis explains our vision for a global transformation of food for people and the planet.

Earlier today, James Macbeth- Country Director GIZ Uganda applauded Ministry of Finance for setting up a Climate Finance Unit that will work towards deploying innovative instruments such as green bonds and carbon markets to attract more climate finance from within the country and abroad.

Conservation is a win-win for people + the planet. So why isn't it happening at scale? Andrew Steer testified this week before the U.S. Senate on the importance of international conservation and what it takes to be effective and long-lasting ➡️ bit.ly/42f0nKC.

The beauty of aboveground biodiversity wouldn't be possible without the hidden heroes of belowground biodiversity! #SoilBiodiversity #SoilHealth 🍄🦠 From fungi to bacteria, the soil is teeming with life that keeps our planet healthy and thriving! #BuildBackBiodiversity

Congratulations! Following change in NDA, relevance of LT-LEDS was challenged at the final phase. It was not an easy task for me to convince the State Minister. Proud to be part of this historic achievement. I sincerely thank HE Dr Nemera for his understanding & flexibility.

De-growth is not an acceptable option for developing country members of GGGI: #GreenGrowth, environmentally sustainable and socially inclusive, is not a fairy tale, but real! Read: Meet the lefty Europeans who want to deliberately shrink the economy economist.com/europe/2023/05…

41% of #Uganda’s total area is experiencing degradation.These statistics are eye-opening! It's time for urgent action to protect our natural resources & combat #climatechange. Tune into the #environment parliament session today and get to be part of the solution. Parliament of Uganda

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Let's sit on this knowledge for a moment. CO2 emissions from tree cover loss in tropical countries is causing more emissions annually than 85 MILLION cars would emit in their entire lifetime! Tropical Forest Landscapes-Yale Online Certificate #BackToSchool

Hope to have similar writing workshop for forest landscape restoration in near future

#HappeningNow GGGI Ethiopia organized a 2-day holistic training in Jimma for gov't officials from Oromia region. As part of the Sweden in Ethiopia & AU-funded project being implemented in Ethiopia, this training focuses on #climatechange, #biodiversityconservation & #forestrestoration.

GGGI Ethiopia is conducting a two-day technical #training for government officials from Southwest Ethiopia Peoples' Regional state via Sweden in Ethiopia & AU-funded project. The training covers #biodiversityconservation, #climatechange and #forestrestoration.

Congratulations to Ethiopia and You Excellency Dr Fitsum. This is challenging and demanding responsibility. You need to strengthen institutional capacity.

Sad news, more alarming confirmation of the deep sustainability crisis humankind is facing, on top of IPCC reports, UNFCCC Global Stocktake etc. What more evidence do we need to step up #ClimateActionNow & leverage green investments to scale up implementation of green solutions!

The donor coordination efforts are serious in #Uganda. Today a big group came together (hybrid) to discuss forestry, conservation and biodiversity efforts. Private sector efforts are presented and appreciated by all. Together and coordinated the impacts will be better.