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Linking biodiversity and climate action
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Dear IKI partners and friends,
One of the standout features of the International Climate Initiative (IKI) lies in its ability to combine climate change mitigation and biodiversity conservation efforts within its projects. In this edition, we present diverse projects that focus on this interconnection. Click here to explore our dedicated page on this topic.
As we embark on this journey, we are also excited to share a sneak peek into the upcoming Thematic Call 2023, set to unfold in December.
We hope you enjoy this issue!
Your IKI Communications Team
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Realising the GBF target: Insights from IKI projects
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Global targets demand collective action. Through its biodiversity-focused projects, IKI has played a crucial role in advancing the goals of the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). This article highlights four key examples of IKI's impactful contributions.
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Indigenous-led climate solutions in Peru
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Climate change deeply impacts 300,000 indigenous people in the Peruvian Amazon. In response, Peru’s National Protected Areas Service (SERNANP) and UNDP, supported by the IKI, launched a groundbreaking climate adaptation project.
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Scaling coastal Greenbelt Conservation
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Coastal areas showcase clear links between climate change and biodiversity. Read on the IKI project in the Philippines, that enhances natural defenses through activities like policy guidance, capacity building, and awareness campaigns.
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Combining agriculture and adaptation to climate change
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From Haiti to Cuba and the Dominican Republic, the brunt of climate change is felt most by the economically vulnerable in the Caribbean. Discover how an IKI project is demonstrating the power of sustainable agriculture in preserving diverse ecosystems.
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Forest restoration through a collaborative approach
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Guatemala's success story! In an impactful 8-year journey, an IKI project in collaboration with the private sector employed a multi-stakeholder approach in forest conservation, resulting in over 180,000 hectares of conserved forest and 900 hectares restored.
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Empowerment of Ukrainian Biosphere Reserves
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IKI is supporting the conservation and restoration of ecosystems within three Ukrainian UNESCO biosphere reserves: Roztochya, West Polesie (Shatskyi), and Desnyanskiy with the goal to strengthen climate change adaptation and regional development.
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Save the Date: IKI Thematic Call 2023
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The IKI Thematic Call 2023 will be launched on 5 December 2023 as part of the IKI high-level event at the World Climate Conference (COP28) in Dubai.
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IKI BBL | 14.11.2023 | Virtual
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Urban Biodiversity - Implementing National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans in cities
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Join us for our special IKI Brown Bag Lunch event series. During this series, we will unveil the latest findings from the INTERACT-Bio project, shedding light on the integration of biodiversity objectives across city-regions.
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Seminars | 19. and 20.12.2023 | Virtual
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IKI Thematic Call 2023
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Get ready for the IKI Thematic Call 2023 with our exclusive online seminars! Dive into a comprehensive overview of the selection process and ensure you are well-prepared to make the most of this upcoming opportunity.
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Report
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Economic Impacts of Climate Change Adaptation
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This report presents an extended version of the existing macroeconomic model e3.kz to explicitly assess economic effects at the subnational level in Kazakhstan. Read more ... |
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Report
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Blue Carbon pilot project South Africa
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A report on the activities of the Blue carbon pilot project in South Africa that contribute to the conservation of biodiversity, functioning ecosystems and carbon storage. Read more ... |
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