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A quelques semaines du Sommet pour le #NouveauPacteFinancier, qui se tiendra à Paris les 22 & 23/06, autour des Chefs d’État & de gouvernement, des responsables du secteur privé & de la société civile, découvrez le site officiel. nouveaupactefinancier.org →fdip.fr/BwjGz3Kh

J’étais ravie d’accueillir, en collaboration avec Global Citizen Canada et IDDRI, une table ronde interactive avec des collègues français et des diplomates pour discuter du prochain sommet important pour un nouveau pacte financier mondial, convoqué par Emmanuel Macron.

Now this is quite something… World leaders (including our very own Rishi Sunak 🇬🇧) have penned a joint letter outlining the reforms needed to get the #SDGs back on track. Now to spend this ‘Year of Summits’ delivering on that promise! 👏 theguardian.com/environment/20…

Today world leaders are gathering in Paris to discuss a ‘new global financing pact’ to provide more and better flows of money for environmentally sustainable and climate-compatible development in the global South. It’s an important moment.🧵/1 theguardian.com/environment/20… ODI Global | odi-global.bsky.social

When climate disasters strike, vulnerable countries must be able to focus on relief without worrying about debt. The uk is driving forward new loan clauses that instantly trigger debt pauses - and lenders are urged to follow suit.

Today I join Emmanuel Macron and others in Paris for the Summit for a #NewGlobalFinancingPact. UK development leadership must drive forward ambitious reforms to improve the International Financial System. thetimes.co.uk/article/we-mus…

Here is the Paris Agenda for People and the Planet. Let's promote its principles together, push ahead with reforms and build a fairer, more sustainable world. To all our partners: dare to join! elysee.fr/en/emmanuel-ma…

#NouveauPacteFinancier | Endettement et vulnérabilité climatique forment un cercle vicieux. Lors de ce sommet, la 🇫🇷 aux côtés de 🇬🇧 et de 🇧🇧 ont lancé un appel à suspendre le remboursement des dettes en cas de chocs climatique ou sanitaire !#Climat Rishi Sunak

Just spoke with General Hemedti of #Sudan’s RSF and stressed the urgent need for stepped up access to people in need. With the current response not meeting the colossal needs, we hope to bring together the heads of all of the parties so that we can reach many, many more people.

Delighted to be in New York for key discussions on the #SDGs and the World Economic Forum's Sustainable Development Impact Meetings 2023. At the half-way point to achieving the 2030 Agenda, the World Economic Forum stands shoulder to shoulder with the #UN in its efforts to accelerate progress towards the #SDGs.

At The Labour Party conference Bond asked BRAC ED Asif Saleh what can a Labour government do to restore leadership on #internationaldevelopment? In conversation with Lisa Nandy MP: 1/4

For every 1$ spent on humanitarian aid, 170$ is used on fossil fuels subsidies. The world has enough resources to build a #FamineFree future. What's missing is political will.

I have arrived in Gaza, where people’s suffering is intolerable. I repeat our urgent call for civilians to be protected in line with the laws of war and for aid to enter unimpeded. The hostages must be released and ICRC allowed to safely visit them. icrc.org/en/document/is…

We must not forget #Sudan. Almost 10 months of conflict have robbed the people of Sudan of nearly everything. We are appealing for US$4.1 billion to meet the needs of civilians inside the country and those who have fled to neighbouring countries. reliefweb.int/report/sudan/s…

As the world turns to other preoccupations, financial support for @refugees is dwindling. But the United Nations carries out lifesaving humanitarian work that aids tens of millions — and it also provides hope. UNHCR's Kelly T. Clements writes. politico.eu/article/starve…

🛑 Following the adoption of bills by the Knesset against UNRWA aimed at preventing it to operate in the occupied Palestinian Territory, I wrote to the President of the General Assembly. These bills will not terminate the refugee status of the Palestinians, which exists

This is a very hard read. But read it. Read every word and understand the tremendous suffering that Palestinian journalists have endured to keep eyes on Gaza. Wael al-Dahdouh will always be my hero in journalism. theguardian.com/world/2024/oct…

A targeted strike hit a joint World Food Programme UNICEF convoy in Sudan.   5 convoy team members were killed. Trucks torched. Food for families facing famine in El Fasher—destroyed.   This is unconscionable. Humanitarians are #NotATarget. We demand safe, unhindered access NOW.

Stimulating, practical day World Economic Forum last week with business leaders on where partnership can help save lives. Great ideas on logistics, energy, comms, blockchain, cash payments. We need new coalitions and an economic model that reduces inequality and works for those in greatest need.