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#APAN2018 – Climate Resilience Conversations in a Climate Vulnerable Country
Mabuhay, Philippines! I am writing this in Satchmi – a cosy, vintage cafe in Mandaluyong, Manila, Philippines. I landed this afternoon and it took me one hour to get from Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport to my hotel in Ortigas, Pasig located in Metro Manila – a trip that usually takes 30 minutes. I now […]
read moreGET REAL! Climate Change x Food Production x LCOY
Changes in the world’s climate has, and will continue to bring major shifts in food production. This includes the rise in temperature, increase in rainfall and coastal flooding that reduces the amount of land available for agriculture. In a nutshell, food crops and as it follows, food security, are sensitive to climate change. After a […]
read morePutting the Women in Climate Finance
Climate finance is a more than just about money. Women empowerment and gender equality are important cross cutting themes in the realm of climate finance. This is because climate change makes a bigger impact on women and girls than on men. There are many reasons why this is the case and you can read this […]
read moreClimate Finance: A Major Player of Climate Change
You might think that Climate Finance is a dry topic, but it was made captivating by Dr Gary Theseira who is secretly considered as a heartthrob among climate change enthusiasts here in Malaysia! On the 21st July 2018, the Malaysian Youth Delegation held its 6th Training Series at the Kuala Lumpur Teaching Centre of the […]
read more“Climate change is… hot” – An interview with Prattana Meesincharoen
Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? My name is Prattana. I work for the International Forestry Cooperation Office under the RFD (Royal Forest Department), under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. I have worked for the government for 21 years, but previously I was involved with the royal forestry department and […]
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On the technology framework – will it be useful?
About the technology framework Article 10, paragraph 4 of the Paris Agreement has established a technology framework to provide an overarching guidance to the work of the current Technology Mechanism. The principles of this framework, which includes coherence, inclusiveness, result-oriented approach, transformational approach and transparency will provide guidance on the promotion and facilitation of technology development […]
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