May Thazin Aung (@aung_mayt) 's Twitter Profile
May Thazin Aung

@aung_mayt

Working to get money to those most impacted by climate change. Exploring uses of gender and decoloniality lenses to unpack systemic issues.

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Join us for an interactive discussion on novel approaches in #climatefinance accountability for scaling up #locallyledadaptation copreshub.bsky.social today,📌Nov 11th at 1030am. Online? 💻Join here: cop-resilience-hub.org/live-stream/ Anne Schulthess IIEDmedia @Helen_OC74 @clarabgall Larissa Setaro

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On #GenderDay at #COP27, here's five concrete ways to support women’s climate leadership for locally-led action - as devised by a diverse group of women climate leaders! Thread follows...🧵

On #GenderDay at #COP27, here's five concrete ways to support women’s climate leadership for locally-led action - as devised by a diverse group of women climate leaders!

Thread follows...🧵
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Interested in metrics? Join an exciting panel of practioners who have developed metrics for locally led adaptation Gobeshona 9-10:30am GMT March 16th. #LocallyLedAdaptation #ClimateAction #Metrics #gobeshona Zoom link here: us06web.zoom.us/j/87177971887?… Anne Schulthess @Helen_OC74

Interested in metrics? Join an exciting panel of practioners who have developed metrics for locally led adaptation <a href="/Gobeshona/">Gobeshona</a> 9-10:30am GMT March 16th. #LocallyLedAdaptation #ClimateAction #Metrics #gobeshona 
Zoom link here: us06web.zoom.us/j/87177971887?…
<a href="/anneschulthess/">Anne Schulthess</a> @Helen_OC74
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In the #CBA17 #ClimateFinance theme we'll discuss approaches that are flexible, long term & that share risks fairly between donors, intermediaries & recipients. We'll explore how climate finance can be transparent & fair, creating conditions for scaled-up, locally led adaptation.

In the #CBA17 #ClimateFinance theme we'll discuss approaches that are flexible, long term &amp; that share risks fairly between donors, intermediaries &amp; recipients. We'll explore how climate finance can be transparent &amp; fair, creating conditions for scaled-up, locally led adaptation.
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READ: Achieving just green economic transitions by improving gender equality --> t20ind.org/research/achie… As the #G20 countries develop and deploy just transition strategies, greening their economies presents important opportunities to improve #gender equity.

READ: Achieving just green economic transitions by improving gender equality --&gt; t20ind.org/research/achie…

As the #G20 countries develop and deploy just transition strategies, greening their economies presents important opportunities to improve #gender equity.
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Our new #publication giving an over view of #gender #justtransition exploring why #economic transitions can only be just if we apply a gender lens has been published today by GIZ thanks to co-authors May Thazin Aung Simon ANDERSON Anna Carthy (she/her) IIED mia.giz.de/qlinkdb/cat/ID…

Our new #publication giving an over view of #gender #justtransition exploring why #economic transitions can only be just if we apply a gender lens has been published today by <a href="/giz_gmbh/">GIZ</a>  thanks to co-authors <a href="/aung_mayt/">May Thazin Aung</a> <a href="/SiMacAnderson/">Simon ANDERSON</a> <a href="/Carthyanna1/">Anna Carthy (she/her)</a> <a href="/IIED/">IIED</a> 

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Climate justice could benefit from engaging with diverse voices to take #intersectionality seriously. Here I explore what we can learn from #queer theory and practice. Have a read! Anna Carthy (she/her)

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WE'RE HIRING: Senior researcher --> jobs.iied.org/IIED/JobDescri… This role will lead the delivery & ongoing design of a portfolio of innovative policy research & influencing on climate finance, particularly the provision of locally led #adaptation approaches. Apply by 12 October.

WE'RE HIRING: Senior researcher --&gt; jobs.iied.org/IIED/JobDescri…

This role will lead the delivery &amp; ongoing design of a portfolio of innovative policy research &amp; influencing on climate finance, particularly the provision of locally led #adaptation approaches. Apply by 12 October.
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Can innovations in agri-food systems deliver gender equity and resilience? --> iied.org/21591iied Women in rural areas are prominent in agri- #FoodSystems, & are most vulnerable to #climate impacts. Co-designing & bundling innovations could offer significant opportunities.

Can innovations in agri-food systems deliver gender equity and resilience? --&gt; iied.org/21591iied

Women in rural areas are prominent in agri- #FoodSystems, &amp; are most vulnerable to #climate impacts. Co-designing &amp; bundling innovations could offer significant opportunities.
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JOIN US: Why does gender matter in a ‘just transition’? --> iied.org/why-does-gende… This online event on 26 October will unpack the concept of a '#gender #JustTransition', exploring why it is important and how it manifests in different sectors.

JOIN US: Why does gender matter in a ‘just transition’? --&gt; iied.org/why-does-gende…

This online event on 26 October will unpack the concept of a '#gender #JustTransition', exploring why it is important and how it manifests in different sectors.
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Today at the LDC Pavilion: Bridging the Gender Gap in Climate Negotiations. Join us to discuss research findings on barriers for women in #UNFCCC and transformative solutions from #LDCs. This is a crucial call to action for integrating gender equality in climate decisions #COP28

Today at the LDC Pavilion: Bridging the Gender Gap in Climate Negotiations. Join us to discuss research findings on barriers for women in #UNFCCC and transformative solutions from #LDCs. This is a crucial call to action for integrating gender equality in climate decisions #COP28
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Indigenous leader, local govt, youth advocate& climate finance organizations shared insights for accessible & effective climate funding thru locally led adaptation. Discussions ranged from youth-led outcomes to the crucial role of sub-national govt in community involvement.

Indigenous leader, local govt, youth advocate&amp; climate finance organizations shared insights for accessible &amp; effective climate funding thru locally led adaptation. Discussions ranged from youth-led outcomes to the crucial role of sub-national govt in community involvement.
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How do we actually operationalise #locallyledadaptation? funding rules and procedures often block finance for local climate action. We get into the nitty gritty of reforming finance rules at #gobeshona. Join us! Can't join? Share your thoughts anyway: forms.gle/qYxmtdxRdiBN3R…

How do we actually operationalise #locallyledadaptation? funding rules and procedures often block finance for local climate action. We get into the nitty gritty of reforming finance rules at #gobeshona. Join us!
Can't join? Share your thoughts anyway: forms.gle/qYxmtdxRdiBN3R…
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Learn how IIED collaborated Liyang Network to reexamine and challenge western biases in capacity building approaches. Grassroots social movements can help pick apart and shed light on these biases. Read more: iied.org/22316iied #capacitybuilding #learning Adaptation Research Alliance (ARA)

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🌍 Climate finance struggles to reach the most vulnerable due to institutional barriers. We're seeking your insights on policy changes to ease access. Share your thoughts in our survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… #AdaptationFinance #climatefinace

🌍 Climate finance struggles to reach the most vulnerable due to institutional barriers. We're seeking your insights on policy changes to ease access. Share your thoughts in our survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…
#AdaptationFinance #climatefinace
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Capacity building initiatives within the #IntDev sector come with Northern biases... but IIED is reframing its thinking about capacity building by learning from a grassroots social movement in the Philippines. May Thazin Aung joins the Liyang network --> iied.org/reflections-jo…

Capacity building initiatives within the #IntDev sector come with Northern biases... but IIED is reframing its thinking about capacity building by learning from a grassroots social movement in the Philippines.

<a href="/aung_mayt/">May Thazin Aung</a> joins the Liyang network --&gt; iied.org/reflections-jo…
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Only 10% of current #climate finance has reached the intended, most vulnerable communities. How can we fix this? Share your insights. --> tinyurl.com/4j5zwamr

Only 10% of current #climate finance has reached the intended, most vulnerable communities.

How can we fix this?

Share your insights. --&gt; tinyurl.com/4j5zwamr
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At #LCAW2024's Devex Climate+ Finance event, my colleague Rojy Joshi highlighted that the power and agency of local communities to have a say in climate finance spending matters as much as quantity. Read more: devex.com/news/closing-t… IIED #climatefinance #locallyledadaptation

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What are the obstacles holding back communities from delivering locally-led climate initiatives? ✋ New blog! Read the findings of a survey that looked at understanding top barriers that detract from investment in #ClimateAdaptation action 👇 iied.org/how-fix-fundin…

What are the obstacles holding back communities from delivering locally-led climate initiatives? ✋

New blog! Read the findings of a survey that looked at understanding top barriers that detract from investment in #ClimateAdaptation action 👇
iied.org/how-fix-fundin…