🌍💚 COP30 RECAP
Earlier at COP30, our network of regional experts came together at the WHO Pavilion for the session “Leaving no one behind: addressing the climate–health burden on vulnerable groups in the EECCA region.”
The discussion highlighted how climate impacts in our region are increasingly becoming public health risks, from rising temperatures and air pollution to water stress and climate-driven diseases. Speakers shared concrete examples of how governments, NGOs, local authorities, and tech actors can work together to safeguard vulnerable communities.
Key takeaways:
🔸 climate and health policies must be aligned
🔸 vulnerable groups need targeted adaptation support
🔸 early-warning systems and accessible healthcare are essential
🔸 local authorities must be equipped and financed to act
As we reflect on COP30, the message remains clear: protecting the most vulnerable is central to effective climate action in EECCA.
Earlier at COP30, our network of regional experts came together at the WHO Pavilion for the session “Leaving no one behind: addressing the climate–health burden on vulnerable groups in the EECCA region.”
The discussion highlighted how climate impacts in our region are increasingly becoming public health risks, from rising temperatures and air pollution to water stress and climate-driven diseases. Speakers shared concrete examples of how governments, NGOs, local authorities, and tech actors can work together to safeguard vulnerable communities.
Key takeaways:
🔸 climate and health policies must be aligned
🔸 vulnerable groups need targeted adaptation support
🔸 early-warning systems and accessible healthcare are essential
🔸 local authorities must be equipped and financed to act
As we reflect on COP30, the message remains clear: protecting the most vulnerable is central to effective climate action in EECCA.
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FAO webinar on forest bioeconomy, NASA training, digital water governance, a climate-action video competition, and more — this week’s new opportunities for our region 🌿🌍
🔹 FAO Webinar on Sustainable Forest Bioeconomy
10 December, 12:00–14:00 (UTC+2)
Global approaches, innovation, and collaboration for scaling sustainable forest practices.
🔹 BMW Foundation Respond Accelerator
A six-month program supporting social entrepreneurs in clean tech and sustainable urban development.
🔹 NASA Online Training: Coastal & Shallow-Water Bathymetry
Learn to work with ICESat-2 ATL24 data for coastal research, navigation, and engineering.
🔹 Digital Water Management Course (Geneva Water Hub + OSCE)
A four-hour course on how digital tools strengthen water governance and cross-border cooperation. Certificate included.
🔹 “Close the Tap” Video Competition
A free international competition encouraging youth to rethink greener cities.
Prize: €1500.
Deadline: 31 March 2026.
🔹 FAO Webinar on Sustainable Forest Bioeconomy
10 December, 12:00–14:00 (UTC+2)
Global approaches, innovation, and collaboration for scaling sustainable forest practices.
🔹 BMW Foundation Respond Accelerator
A six-month program supporting social entrepreneurs in clean tech and sustainable urban development.
🔹 NASA Online Training: Coastal & Shallow-Water Bathymetry
Learn to work with ICESat-2 ATL24 data for coastal research, navigation, and engineering.
🔹 Digital Water Management Course (Geneva Water Hub + OSCE)
A four-hour course on how digital tools strengthen water governance and cross-border cooperation. Certificate included.
🔹 “Close the Tap” Video Competition
A free international competition encouraging youth to rethink greener cities.
Prize: €1500.
Deadline: 31 March 2026.
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#GoodClimateNews are back!
Here are the latest climate updates from the EECCA region and beyond!
Here are the latest climate updates from the EECCA region and beyond!
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Here are new #Opportunities you should not miss and deadlines are approaching fast:
🔹 Microgrants for ecosystem restoration
Apply for one of 10 microgrants (USD 1,000 each) from the Youth Task Force, with support from UNEP and FAO. Projects restoring forests, land, freshwater, coastal, mountain, and urban ecosystems are eligible.
🗓 Deadline: December 31
🔹 Facilitation course for environmentalists
A free online facilitation course for environmentalists and eco-activists, covering group leadership and discussion moderation.
🗓 Apply by: December 14 | 📅 Starts: December 16
🔹 Microgrants for ecosystem restoration
Apply for one of 10 microgrants (USD 1,000 each) from the Youth Task Force, with support from UNEP and FAO. Projects restoring forests, land, freshwater, coastal, mountain, and urban ecosystems are eligible.
🗓 Deadline: December 31
🔹 Facilitation course for environmentalists
A free online facilitation course for environmentalists and eco-activists, covering group leadership and discussion moderation.
🗓 Apply by: December 14 | 📅 Starts: December 16
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