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RT @IISD_ENB: In closing the event, Matthias Herr, @Helvetas, emphasized the importance of economic opportunities in green transition, citi….

There is a lot of work ahead at #COP29 & Helvetas looks forward to contributing inspiring ideas through panel discussions on #climatechange & #migration & anticipatory action, incl. our side event on the green transition in SMEs in #WesternBalkans (4/4).

Regarding Mitigation and Energy, there is barely any agreed text, and for Adaptation, many differences remain to be resolved — particularly around a global goal and financing for adaptation #COP29 (3/4).

#COP29 negotiations for a new finance goal (NQCG - New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance) are stuck. Developed countries have yet to put any figure on the table. (2/4).

One by one, our delegation is arriving in Baku to contribute to the second week of #COP29. It’s a good time to look back at the results of the first week. As our colleagues Christina Aebischer & Anastasia Bekish report, “sadly, there is not that much to report” (1/4)

How can international cooperation break free from outdated models? At #HelvetasSymposium2024, this question sparked powerful discussions. Jane Carter captures four key takeaways👉

The official part of #HelvetasSymposium2024 has come to a close, and we’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us — whether as a speaker, attendee, or active participant in the discussions. @ShobhiniMukerj.@NwajiakuKathryn.@RegulaRytz.@DinaPomeranz

At the #HelvetasSymposium2024, prominent voices from across the development sector gathered to discuss a critical question: What does meaningful cooperation look like in today’s rapidly changing world?.Follow the livestream or our account on LinkedIn for quotes from the event!

🔔 Final chance! Secure your spot at the #HelvetasSymposium2024 today 👉 On 📅 November 5, join us to dive into groundbreaking approaches and fresh perspectives on the future of development cooperation.

Urban poverty might be more widespread than you think. 🏙️. As we mark #UrbanOctober, this article sheds light on how urban poverty is often underestimated and misunderstood👉

🌿If we commit to putting a halt to climate change, @ilo projects that a green economic shift could create an additional 15 to 60 million jobs globally. ❓This is an impressive and promising figure, but what does it mean in practical terms? Find out👉

💧Did World Water Week @siwi_www address the most pressing water and climate challenges? . Christina Barstow, PhD, shares her reflections on the event, the conversations that sparked new ideas and the critical dialogues that were missing👇

Government, NGO & development actor support isn’t enough to close the growing $3 trillion annual funding gap to reach SDGs. We must collaborate with large multinational companies, asset managers & impact investors ►.

Join us at the GYEO Summit! We invite you to our session, Green and Digital Horizons: Inclusive Transformation of the Agrifood Sector. 🕒 10:45-11:45 AM (EDT) .📅 September 11, 2024 .📍 Room Ellsworth.🖥️ Livestream for registered participants. Learn more

💡Have you heard about results-based financing? It is a powerful approach to increase effectiveness in development cooperation. But it is not a one-size-fits-all solution & comes with challenges. We are sharing 9 learnings, inspired by a recent report👉

For 7 yrs, >a million Rohingyas have lived in Cox's Bazar camps. Health & security are worsening, & more refugees are arriving from violence in Myanmar. Helvetas provides aid, hoping for positive change after Bangladesh's recent political shift. ℹ️👉

Digitalization is reshaping the labor market in the Western Balkans, making it faster, smarter, and more inclusive. Want to know how? Explore our latest article👉

What happens when NGOs step into the impact investing arena? 📈.Find out from our financial inclusion advisors Siham Boukhali & Andreas Müller👉 Published by @impacteuropenet.

You are probably aware that the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is far off course🧭🐢. However, there have been recent efforts aimed at bringing it back on track. If you have missed them, read our blog to get an update👉