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CAN Africa

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Addressing #climatechange in #Africa with participatory bottom-up approach, reflecting situations and needs of the African people

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Loss and Damage Collaboration (L&DC) (@lossanddamage) 's Twitter Profile Photo

⚠️USEFUL INFO: Negotiations are still ongoing on the third review of the Warsaw International Mechanism for #LossAndDamage (WIM). 🤓Find out what is being discussed, and whats still to be decided below. 👇 🔗Read our blog for a more detailed overview: lossanddamagecollaboration.org/resources/what…

Power Shift Africa (@powershftafrica) 's Twitter Profile Photo

What exactly does the Just Energy Transition mean for the Global South? In this timely press conference moderated by Dr. Wafa Misrar of CAN Africa, voices from the Global South share their insights. A thread. đź§µ

What exactly does the Just Energy Transition mean for the Global South?

In this timely press conference moderated by <a href="/WafaeMisrar/">Dr. Wafa Misrar</a> of <a href="/can_africa/">CAN Africa</a>, voices from the Global South share their insights.

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Power Shift Africa (@powershftafrica) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"In Jamaica, we are working to expand access to renewables. However, it’s crucial to remember that people must be at the heart of the energy transition. A just transition must meaningfully involve communities at all levels and ensure the protection of the environment." -

"In Jamaica, we are working to expand access to renewables. However, it’s crucial to remember that people must be at the heart of the energy transition. A just transition must meaningfully involve communities at all levels and ensure the protection of the environment."

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Power Shift Africa (@powershftafrica) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"Brazil has a high share of renewables in our energy mix, with about 50%, well above the global average. As a result, our emissions are significantly lower than those of many other countries. While Brazil is rich in renewables, companies are repeating the same old patterns; land

"Brazil has a high share of renewables in our energy mix, with about 50%, well above the global average. As a result, our emissions are significantly lower than those of many other countries. While Brazil is rich in renewables, companies are repeating the same old patterns; land
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"Just Transition is an environmental issue and transcends development matters. It means correcting structural imbalances. The Global South has a right to development. 600 million Africans lack access to electricity and therefore the energy transition must address this and not

"Just Transition is an environmental issue and transcends development matters. It means correcting structural imbalances. The Global South has a right to development. 600 million Africans lack access to electricity and therefore the energy transition must address this and not
Power Shift Africa (@powershftafrica) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"A just energy transition is not simply about changing our source of energy; it also means how our energy is produced, distributed, and governed. It also means replacing fossil fuels. It means a process that puts people and the planet first. More than that, it means answering in

"A just energy transition is not simply about changing our source of energy; it also means how our energy is produced, distributed, and governed. It also means replacing fossil fuels. It means a process that puts people and the planet first. More than that, it means answering in
APMDD (@asianpeoplesmvt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Scaling up public financing for #RenewableEnergy systems is crucial to strengthening energy security in the Global South. With public financing, governments can lead a transition that prioritizes people’s needs over profit. #ClimateFinanceNow #FundtheEnergyTransition

Scaling up public financing for #RenewableEnergy systems is crucial to strengthening energy security in the Global South.

With public financing, governments can lead a transition that prioritizes people’s needs over profit.

#ClimateFinanceNow
#FundtheEnergyTransition
Quest For Growth and Development Foundation (@questforgdf) 's Twitter Profile Photo

DRC continues to suffer devastating social & environmental impacts due to oil extraction activities. Despite decades of fossil fuel exploration,local communities remain impoverished, marginalised& exposed to health risks and ecological damage. #NotreTerreSansPetrole StopEACOP

DRC continues to suffer devastating social &amp; environmental impacts due to oil extraction activities. Despite decades of fossil fuel exploration,local communities remain impoverished, marginalised&amp; exposed to health risks and ecological damage. #NotreTerreSansPetrole 
<a href="/stopEACOP/">StopEACOP</a>
Quest For Growth and Development Foundation (@questforgdf) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“Our Land Without Oil”campaign seeks to amplify grassroots voices and advocate for a just transition away from fossil fuels.This local action is crucial in spotlighting the lived realities of extractive injustice #NotreTerreSansPerole #OurLandWithoutOil StopEACOP @dontgasafrica.bsky.social

“Our Land Without Oil”campaign seeks to amplify grassroots voices and advocate for a just transition away from fossil fuels.This local action is crucial in spotlighting the lived realities of extractive injustice #NotreTerreSansPerole #OurLandWithoutOil <a href="/stopEACOP/">StopEACOP</a> <a href="/DontGasAfrica/">@dontgasafrica.bsky.social</a>
CAN Tanzania (Climate Action Network Tanzania). (@can_tanzania) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Tanzania’s coastal communities use #IndigenousKnowledge (birds, insects, plants, lunar cycles) to adapt to #ClimateChange. Our latest paper shows how blending IK with scientific forecasts boosts communities' resilience. Read more: lnkd.in/entsSN3q

Tanzania’s coastal communities use #IndigenousKnowledge (birds, insects, plants, lunar cycles) to adapt to #ClimateChange. 
Our latest paper shows how blending IK with scientific forecasts boosts communities' resilience. 
Read more: lnkd.in/entsSN3q
Notre Terre sans Pétrole (@terresanspetrol) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Le Nigeria solidaire de la RDC contre l’expansion pétrolière Dans le cadre de la campagne Notre Terre Sans Pétrole, nous saluons les prises de parole courageuses de nos alliés du Nigeria. Leur message est sans équivoque : l’exploitation pétrolière détruit les communautés et les

Le Nigeria solidaire de la RDC contre l’expansion pétrolière

Dans le cadre de la campagne Notre Terre Sans Pétrole, nous saluons les prises de parole courageuses de nos alliés du Nigeria. Leur message est sans équivoque : l’exploitation pétrolière détruit les communautés et les
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🌍💸 Debt, Development, and Gender Equity. Can Africa unlock community-driven energy solutions? Join us for a powerful virtual side event at the FfD4, exploring how Africa can bridge the $2.8 trillion climate finance gap while centering gender, equity, and justice. 🗓️ 2 July

🌍💸 Debt, Development, and Gender Equity.

Can Africa unlock community-driven energy solutions?

Join us for a powerful virtual side event at the FfD4, exploring how Africa can bridge the $2.8 trillion climate finance gap while centering gender, equity, and justice.

🗓️ 2 July
Climate Action Network International (CAN) (@canintl) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Whoever controls the purse strings writes the rules. IMF & World Bank voting power frozen in 1945 still hands rich states the veto. Democratise - or channel funds through UN bodies where every country has a voice. #Governance #FfD4

Whoever controls the purse strings writes the rules. IMF &amp; World Bank voting power frozen in 1945 still hands rich states the veto. Democratise - or channel funds through UN bodies where every country has a voice. #Governance #FfD4
Climate Action Network International (CAN) (@canintl) 's Twitter Profile Photo

You can’t fight the climate crisis with institutions still funding it. 🌍 The World Bank pumps $1B+ into fossil fuels every year. ⛔ After 80 years of debt & extraction, stop defaulting to the WB & IMF as climate bankers. #JustTransition #FFD4 #ClimateJustice #SystemChangeNow

You can’t fight the climate crisis with institutions still funding it.
🌍 The World Bank pumps $1B+ into fossil fuels every year.
â›” After 80 years of debt &amp; extraction, stop defaulting to the WB &amp; IMF as climate bankers.
#JustTransition #FFD4 #ClimateJustice #SystemChangeNow
Climate Action Network International (CAN) (@canintl) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A #JustTransition can’t run on colonial economics. 💰 Pay Up 🚫 Cancel the Debt ⚙️ Change the System Seville’s #FfD4 must go big or go home. #JustTransitionRising #SystemChange #FfD4People #PayUp

A #JustTransition can’t run on colonial economics.   

đź’° Pay Up 
đźš« Cancel the Debt 
⚙️ Change the System  
Seville’s #FfD4 must go big or go home.  

#JustTransitionRising #SystemChange #FfD4People #PayUp