Global & International Development interests climate Justice, health, natural & human ecosystems, renewable energy, governance Views my own.
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Infectious conversation worth a listen @unlimit_health
🎙️New Podcast out today!🎙️
Tune into the Infectious Conversations podcast to hear Chris Saul discuss effective altruism, evidence-based giving, and how small donations can create meaningful impact when directed effectively.
#DonateADaysWages open.spotify.com/show/033dFE…
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Dominic Brain retweeted
Today is Donate a Day’s Wages to Charity Day! One average UK day’s salary could provide hundreds of 💊 for children at risk of schistosomiasis. Treatment is low-cost, effective and helps children stay healthy, focused in school, and able to thrive.
unlimithealth.org/donate/
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I’ve been talking to people who have got to know mysterious billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili, the man behind the Georgian Dream party. Catch it on BBC Sounds @BBCRadio4 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0024l…
It’s day 11 of the #Paris2024 and now 9 years since #Paris climate agreement 2015 - the race against climate change is hotting up - and the poorest communities are losing the most see @christian_aid
As the fastest men in the world compete in the 100m final today, remember that the race against #ClimateChange is ongoing 🏃
And the communities worst affected have contributed little to cause the problem.
Discover more: caid.org.uk/AYQ
#Olympics #Paris2024
ALT Two athletes passing a baton in the foreground, superimposed over a background of people wading through a flooded street. Text: "Athletes break records but climate records break communities.
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New UK govt in, UK onshore wind farm ban out - its a good sign quick win and climate actions DO speak louder than words New wind farms can be fast tracked, next challenge speeding up the connections to consumers
Wow, that was quick.
The effective ban on onshore wind farms in England has been lifted, just a few days after Labour took power.
Planning barriers cut, so "onshore wind applications will be treated in the same way as other energy development proposals"
gov.uk/government/publicatio…
Dominic Brain retweeted
Interesting vid someone sent me ... Conservative Desmond Swayne in the super safe New Forest West seat but facing huge anger at a hustings over the sewage issue. He defends his voting record but audience cheers when he's told off for calling questioner a "shrinking violet"
So I visited Honduras in April 2024 and visited La Paz and spoke to some of the youth committees to hear about the hopes and dreams for the future of some of these young women @christian_aid it’s humbling … and wonderful but much to do ….
In Honduras, indigenous women and youth face barriers in decision-making and representation, perpetuating cycles of marginalisation and poverty.
But when they're empowered to lead, they become catalysts for lasting peace ✊
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ALT An image of a young Honduran woman looking into the camera with a neutral face. Next to her the text reads "Indigenous women and youth deserve a seat at the decision-making table.". In the bottom left corner it shows the location as Honduras
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Inspiring @Ashden_org #ashdenawards 2024 tonight in London as always showcasing powerful transforming solutions to energy access net zero and climate solutions at community level from Uganda to Nigeria, the Lake District and Barnsley that emPOWER people
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This is a sign of things to come in electrification of marine transport #GreenTech clean and green
Meet the world's largest all-electric ferry out for delivery in 2025:
It has capacity for 2,100 passengers & 225 cars.
Batteries can store >40MWh & will be 4x larger than any battery installation that has been constructed anywhere in the world for marine transport.
Range will be up to 100 n.m.
electrek.co/2023/01/17/world…
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At COP28 I witnessed pledge’s to the new #LossandDamage Fund rise - and 2024 continues to see climate disasters increase… so how is the new fund going? Read @christian_aid challenge at mid year on how it could work to benefit local NGOs and communities at the climate front line
The #LossandDamage Fund was operationalised during #COP28 to much fanfare.
❓But how will the Fund be accessed by local communities?
Our report looks at Bangladesh, one of the most climate vulnerable countries, & asks how communities can access the Fund: caid.org.uk/AVJ
ALT A farmer shows his damaged lentil plants at his field in Bangladesh after a cyclone. Overlaid is text that reads "Local communities need access to the Loss and Damage Fund".
Dominic Brain retweeted
The #LossandDamage Fund was operationalised during #COP28 to much fanfare.
❓But how will the Fund be accessed by local communities?
Our report looks at Bangladesh, one of the most climate vulnerable countries, & asks how communities can access the Fund: caid.org.uk/AVJ
ALT A farmer shows his damaged lentil plants at his field in Bangladesh after a cyclone. Overlaid is text that reads "Local communities need access to the Loss and Damage Fund".
For sure it’s good to hear #SIDS4 consider how African islands need to adapt to #climatechange… we need greater investment in adaptation across the board … extreme weather events 2024 proving to be as destructive as 2023
AF Head @OllikainenAF speaks at African Island States Climate Commission event chaired by #Seychelles at #SIDS4. He said it was a pleasure to join the event and hear about the needs of African islands for increased funding in #adaptation and need for more regional cooperation.
🔴The UN court ruling for Israel to stop its #Rafah offensive in #Gaza 'must be implemented immediately'.
In its ruling the ICJ has demonstrated at last that the international rules-based order can work for the protection of Palestinian civilians.
#CeasefireNow
ALT "The order to halt military actions in Rafah needs to be implemented immediately. All states must get behind the ruling and take whatever measures are necessary to ensure it is upheld. After almost eight months of terror our partners along with all Palestinian civilians and the hostages in Gaza deserve nothing less." Julie Mehigan- IOPT Programme Manager, Christian Aid
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So this is a government leading by example and is a class #ActOnClimate well done South Korea
Seoul is putting #solarpanels on ALL public buildings & over one million homes. Time to speed it up. Who's next?
We have the solutions. Implement them. #ActOnClimate
#ClimateEmergency #climate #energy #renewables #renewableenergy #GreenNewDeal
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#CAWeek24 starts today and we are featuring an inspiring story from @CaidBurundi to show how @christian_aid #Standingtogether has allowed Aline to live a life of dignity and hope from one of relentless poverty. Give generously
⭐ CAWeek24 is just around the corner!
This year, we’re focusing on #Burundi, where people are being pushed to the brink of survival.
💬 @JustinWelby reflects on these challenges & our commitment to make a difference.
Find out how you can get involved: caid.org.uk/ASG
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#heatpump myth busters - that they don’t work or not optimally in cold climates and in freezing temp - well like most scare stories it’s wrong they do and evidence shows it…
The anti-heat pump scare stories "they don't work in our climate!" have hobbled the UK from installing this great tech (which often doubles as air con in the summer!)
Meanwhile the coldest countries in Europe are merrily installing the most heat pumps.
open.substack.com/pub/hannah…
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Dominic Brain retweeted
We're fast approaching a tipping point where accelerating global solar growth – on its own – starts outstripping the world's rising electricity demand
That means falling coal & gas power (& CO2) – particularly once you factor in nuclear, wind, etc
Chart based on BNEF/IEA STEPS
So #globalwarming has hit 1.5 degree C above pre-industrial global temps - this data show it even more clearly after removing natural variations…
This is what #globalwarming looks like if you remove the effect of El Niño, volcanic eruptions and solar activity.
The author is a professional statistician with much experience in climate data analysis. The method is described here: tamino.wordpress.com/2024/02…
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Dominic Brain retweeted
This month marks 30 years since the publication of research that completely changed our knowledge of the harm from air pollution. Known as the Harvard Six Cities study, its impact still resonates in public health actions. @DrGaryFuller @WHO
theguardian.com/environment/…