Participation

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Did COP29 advance the UNFCCC Global Goal on Adaptation?

Perspective / Katy Harris and Richard J.T. Klein argue that COP29 made modest gains, like the Baku Adaptation Road Map, but lacked the ambition needed for real progress.

28 November 2024 / About Adaptation, Climate policy, Disaster risk, Finance and Participation

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The role of climate finance for building community resilience: how to scale up locally led climate action

Past event / Explore how climate finance can empower locally led action to build resilient, adaptive communities, with insights on scaling sustainable solutions at COP29.

20 November 2024 / About Adaptation, Disaster risk, Finance, Innovation and Participation

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Q&A: How tools for water and sanitation can foster peace and inclusivity

Feature / For World Toilet Day, explore how innovative sanitation tools promote peace, protect rights and drive inclusivity in vulnerable communities worldwide.

18 November 2024 / About Participation and Sanitation

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G20’s green transition depends on protecting Indigenous rights

Perspective / Without Indigenous consent, the green transition risks legal and social backlash, undermining its goal of sustainable development for all.

15 November 2024 / About Climate policy, Land use and Participation

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Sámi trust in hydropower governance: A survey study

Journal article / This paper presents survey results from Sweden's Sámi population, examining trust in state and industry actors governing hydropower.

13 November 2024 / About Participation, Public policy and Water resources

An Indigenous health worker wearing traditional headdress and a face mask assists an elderly woman, who is also wearing a mask. A nurse in a white coat stands on the other side, helping to support the woman.

In crises, who cares?

Perspective / Climate crises disproportionately burden caregivers, yet G20 policies overlook their needs, risking greater harm without inclusive, care-sensitive planning.

13 November 2024 / About Adaptation, Disaster risk, Participation, Public policy and Wellbeing

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Just resilience: just transitions towards a more equal and climate resilient society 

Past event / This official side event at COP29 will explore the connection between just transitions and adaptation through the emerging concept of “just resilience.”

11 November 2024 / About Adaptation, Climate policy, Disaster risk, Finance and Participation

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Implementing just transitions: takeaways from South Africa

SEI brief / This brief summarizes the dynamics and challenges of the just transition from coal in South Africa.

11 November 2024 / About Business, Climate policy, Fossil fuels, Participation and Public policy

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SEI at CBD COP16

Past event / Join SEI at CBD COP16 in Colombia to explore innovative solutions for advancing global biodiversity action and sustainable development.

21 October 2024 / About Adaptation, Bioeconomy, Ecosystems, Participation, Supply chains and Sustainable Development Goals