NEW: Humza Yousaf has announced a further £2 million in funding for loss and damage caused by climate change in marginalised communities at COP28 thenational.scot/news/23963278.…

1/5. Yesterday at #COP28, C40 Cities and the Scottish Government hosted a event on the urban perspective of #LossAndDamage with speakers including First Minister Humza Yousaf, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE, Md Atiqul Islam, Mayor Dhaka North, and Anne Hidalgo. Launching a new report. 🔗c40.org/news/scottish-…

ICYMI yesterday, see below for information on new partnership between Scottish Government and C40 Cities for our Inclusive Climate Action Programme -launched yesterday by Humza Yousaf at #COP28 - to support cities and their frontline urban residents on #lossanddamage and #JustTransition 🌍

🚨Happening now at #COP28 - C40 Cities ITUC International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) event on the importance of the #justtransition looking at the urban perspective with perspectives from Rafał Trzaskowski Mayor LaToya Cantrell Caterina Sarfatti and more. Stream here 👇🏽 unfccc.int/event/unlockin…

Deliver finance for the Loss & Damage Fund now! #COP28

On just transition work, some countries are trying to narrow the idea of a just transition to BE only in relation to workers in heavily polluting industries, usually in the global north. But we need to broaden this meaning & ensure a just transition for the world, with effective

Spot on analysis which highlights the multidimensional issue of finance - key for local development & resilience but also unlocking global action. Back to why the Copenhagen commitment was put on the table in the first place… and a story of broken promises & climate injustice 👇🏽

📣Join us tomorrow for a first of its kind dialogue on the role of South African cities in driving forward a #justtransition 🇿🇦👇🏽

Highlights from C40's recent masterclass on #LossAndDamage and inclusive climate action include: 🌍 Representatives from 8️⃣ African cities gathered in Addis Ababa 🤝 Officials crafted plans for clear climate action communication 🎓 Expert sessions prepared officials to lead

Big congrats to Sadiq Khan Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan for a huge deserved win -& to Shirley Rodrigues for fearless work on London’s bold environment plans..rightly endorsed by the votes. Two of the best bosses Ive ever had-willing to take the risks climate leadership needs. Onwards London!🙌🏽🥳

More below on our recent Inclusive Climate Action masterclass on #LossAndDamage with our leading cities from #Africa - a brilliant and insightful week focussed on urban frontlines and protecting city residents 👇🏽

Big shoes to fill- Shirley Rodrigues has been a visionary driving force of making London greener, cleaner & fairer- & a total inspiration to work for. Thanks for so much & good luck on the next bright chapter Shirley (&of course thrilled to still be working with you C40 Cities)💚

More about our fantastic inclusive climate action collaboration between GBA CLIMATE ACTION CELL C40 Cities and Saahas - showing city leadership and the importance of inclusion and skills training for the #climate transition ♻️🤝👷‍♀️

This week the UN Climate Change #JuneClimateMeetings kick off in Bonn 🇩🇪 Just prior, C40’s Jazmin Burgess took part in the Just Transition Work Programme Dialogue as part of the #LGMA Constituency with ICLEI, highlighting the key role of subnational govts in just transition delivery.

Urban #LossAndDamage refers to impacts on cities caused by climate risks like floods, heatwaves & drought, which will intensify as the climate crisis worsens. On #WorldEnvironmentDay see what mayors are doing to boost resilience, protect communities & deliver a just transition.

As #lossanddamage remains a key issue of concern for vulnerable populations in the Global South & a key topic of discussion UN Climate Change #SB60 #juneclimatemeetings , check out our new C40 Cities video highlighting the urban dimensions of #LossAndDamage and role of cities in action👇🏽

At @London_Climate, we ask how cities can develop climate resilience. Jazmin Burgess C40 Cities Tom Dollard @PTEArchitects Camilla S Andersen @Hassell_Studio Andrew van Doorn @HACT @DrPhilipAskew PeabodyLDN Mon 24 June 3.30pm, N1. Register now: buff.ly/45lok5C #LCAW2024

At #U20: mayors are calling for the shift to sustainable economies to be fair and inclusive. 💚✊ See how cities can partner with governments, unions, businesses, youth, and communities to create green jobs for all. Learn more: c40.org/news/how-citie…

C40 stands with @ILO & Celeste Drake in championing a just transition, prioritising: 🟢 Ensuring all voices count 🟢 Quality jobs with fair wages 🟢 Protecting workers’ rights & working conditions 🟢 Safety nets for all workers c40.org/campaigns/good…

Cities can be engines of change for Just Transition, investing in conservation, adaptation & mitigation efforts that create #decentwork. Building resilient & just communities requires social dialogue and a commitment to fundamental principles & rights at work. International Labour Organization #C40 #G20