Jennifer Johnson-Qureshi
@jjfromaz
Comms consultant. Past lives: @USAIDKenya, @USEmbassyMaputo, @RepKirkpatrick, @azcentral, @Cronkite_ASU. RTs for diplomacy, biodiversity, human rights, AZ🌵
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07-07-2009 19:01:43
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🚨 Today, at the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, I announced the U.S. intends to provide an additional $30 million to accelerate climate-resilient food security efforts across Africa, as part of implementing President Donald J. Trump Biden’s PREPARE. That includes: ➡️ $20M to the Africa
Through President Donald J. Trump Biden’s PREPARE, the United States aims to be a strong partner for African countries adapting to climate impacts. Earlier today, at the Africa Climate Summit, I announced $30M in new funding to accelerate climate-resilient food security across the continent.
The 🇺🇸 is working with African partners to tackle the #ClimateCrisis. At #AfricaClimateSummit23 Climate at State listened to African leaders & announced $30 million to accelerate #FoodSecurity.
The #MombasaPlasticsPrize winners were thrilled to meet with Gillian Caldwell, USAID Chief Climate Officer & Deputy Assistant Administrator at the Africa Climate Summit 👏 Thanks again to African Union for having our teams speak as part of your Innovation Hub! #AUClimateInnovation
Young people – like the team behind Twende Green Ecocycle or YALI Network – are the decision makers of tomorrow and need a seat at the table today. Pleased to the Nairobi Youth Declaration developed in advance of #ACS23. Some of the ways I saw youth leading while in Nairobi: 1/4
Happy #WorldCleanAirDay. I had the pleasure of getting a sneak peek at the new Clean Air Catalyst mural outside the office of Gov. Sakaja Arthur Johnson. Clean air means healthier people, and less planet-warming pollutants in the air.
That’s a wrap on the Africa Climate Summit. The #NairobiDeclaration makes clear that countries and people across the African Continent must be at the heart of climate solutions. 🧵:
A wonderful closing of the #AfricaClimateSummit with the commemoration of the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies together with USAID Kenya World Resources Institute Wanjira Mathai Climate & Clean Air Coalition and other partners. We have installed air Quality Monitors with a live feed on our
#PEPFAR is a proud partner of South African Government in the fight to end the HIV/AIDS pandemic, including today’s national launch of #UequalsU in South Africa where PEPFAR Acting Country Coordinator Saira Johnson-Qureshi joined National Department of Health Minister Dr. Joe Phaahla to provide remarks about
The countdown has begun for the IAC - the International AIDS Conference. Connect with CDC South Africa representatives in Munich as we explore ways to #PutPeopleFirst in HIV care, treatment and prevention.