Don’t miss!: 04 Dec, 11:30 UAT #COP28 Displaced people in their own words, their own voices bringing solutions & messages to #COP28 Please listen, share, speak from floor in support, interview them. SIde event room 3 Blue Zone. With livestream. 👇#RealVIPs

If you want to listen, & more importantly, learn from affected displaced communities (& put into practice what everyone is saying they will do & signing Declarations on!) we hope/expect to see you at 11:30! SE Room 3, Blue Zone

Live- full house! But still have standing room- join us! Come be inspired! Displaced people not only on the frontlines but at the forefront of climate action #cop28

Listening to the voices of displaced and refugee youth at #COP28 ‘s "Displaced People Taking Action on Loss and Damage" is profoundly inspiring. In the face of global climate change, it's crucial to listen, acknowledge, and support their impactful initiatives that are changing

“We don’t need translators - we can speak for ourselves” A common message across many of the events - don’t make decisions about us - without us! Great turnout to the Displaced People taking action on Loss and Damage Collaboration (L&DC) Affected people have agency, capacity & are driving innovation.

1/3 Honored to witness H.E. Dr Workneh Gebeyehu launch the IGAD Climate Adaptation Strategy at #COP28. In a region deeply impacted by climate change, this strategy signifies a robust commitment to climate adaptation, ensuring a resilient and sustainable future for our communities. #IGAD

2/3 The #IGAD Climate Adaptation Strategy 2023-2030 reinforces our commitment to the #COP28 declaration on Climate, Relief, Recovery, & Peace, It's a crucial step towards enhancing peace and resilience in the IGAD region in the face of climate challenges.

3/3 My gratitude goes to the entire IGAD team & my team @ICECAEP_IGAD; to Andrew Harper and his team at UNHCR; & to everyone who took part in contributing to the Strategy, Our work is only beginning as we craft a climate-smart legacy of resilience for the IGAD region. Here is the

The climate crisis is a human crisis. Proud to collaborate with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency at #COP28 to spotlight the impact of climate change on displaced communities & the solutions they are leading: unhcr.org/news/stories/r… Andrew Harper Dominique Isabelle Hyde Joelle Eid l جويل عيد (she/her) Filippo Grandi #COP28

As COP28 ends & the Global Refugee Forum begins, come and join Oxfam, @GRNRefugees , @IFRC and Independent Diplomat in Geneva on 12 December to explore how we can bridge the gap between climate action and forced displacement.  #COP28 #GlobalRefugeeForum #GRF2023 Andrew Harper Joelle Hangi

Our actions now will resonate for generations. We need bold, transformative actions, not vague promises. The world is watching! Let's ensure #COP28 is a definitive turning point in our fight for the planet and its people. ENDS

Team #Kakuma reunion! 🫶🏿

⚠️USEFUL INFO: The draft decision text for the Outcome of the First #GlobalStocktake of the #ParisAgreement (13/12/2023) is out*. Stay tuned for our #LossAndDamage analysis of the text. 📜Find it here: unfccc.int/documents/6366…

"Transition Away" from fossil fuels instead of the much needed "phase-out". A step forward to include wording on fossil fuels, but overall too little too late if you look at the data. theguardian.com/environment/li…

A note that I received during the panel on #climateaction reinforces the urgency of turning commitments into concrete action. People are dying as pledges are taking place. #climatechangeisreal #SouthSudan #GlobalRefugeeForum

#Malawi: Cyclone Freddy killed 1K, displaced 700K, destroyed 1790km2 farmland. Women = 70% agricultural workers & often responsible for family food security. Many have had to resort to sex work to provide for their families. #ClimateCrisis #LossandDamage theguardian.com/global-develop…

When is a #climaterefugee not technically a #refugee? And what international protection instruments might apply? Find out in the just released paper on UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. It’s only 6 pages!! unhcr.org/media/unhcr-no…

"Displacement amplifies existing inequalities". Today, the #INTGenderChampions Secretariat hosted its first 'Lunch and Learn' of the year on Gender and Displacement. 🎒 Thank you to our fantastic speakers @ChristelleC and Andrew Harper for sharing your insights! 🎤

Recommended read! I'll be at the first loss & damage fund board meeting in Abu Dhabi next week for @refugees, look/g for modalities that enable participation & access for people displaced from their homes along w/ others in vulnerable situations. Tks Loss and Damage Collaboration (L&DC) colleagues!

Nosso Assessor Especial para Ação Climática, Andrew Harper, chegou em Canoas para acompanhar as resposta emergencial ao RS. Seguimos trabalhando com as autoridades públicas, com o apoio de governos e do setor privado, para compartilhando nossos conhecimentos.