Vositha Wijenayake

➡️ Our @SLYCANTrust scoping paper provides an overview of #technology in the #UNFCCC process & how it connects to #climatefinance & macroeconomic challenges faced by developing countries, including #debt. slycantrust.org/knowledge-reso… @CANIntl @EthicalXGlobal @weADAPT1 @BMZ_Climate

ℹ️ While 💰 climate #finance was in the spotlight at @UNFCCC #COP29, negotiations around 💻 #technology are another key part of the #climateaction puzzle. @UNFCCC_CTCN @EITeu @Adapt_Community @TheGlobalShield @NAP_Network @farmd @CGIARclimate @reliefweb @IISD_ENB @TheCVF @_MCII_

Today we are hosting a workshop on climate-related #humanmobility and #climatechangeadaptation at provincial and #locallevel in 🇱🇰 Mr. Randeni, Ms. Schmidt, Mr. Mombauer & Mr. Ediriweera opened the session with hopes of steering the diverse stakeholders for productive #inputs

#engaging group discussions today with participants discussing 1. Key considerations for the inclusion of human mobility in NAPs 2. How NAPs is implemented at the provincial and local level? 3. What are good practices and case studies in Sri Lanka

#Breakoutgroup #2 👇🏾 📌What are the key challenges and gaps when it comes to incorporating human mobility into provincial and local adaptation planning? 📌How can these challenges be overcome? #NAP #HumanMobility

We are in Horowpathana today! Hosting a #workshop for #batik #artisans on natural dyeing with Eco Di Barbara Participants will try out new tye dye techniques, learn how to extract natural dye from plants and colour their garments with climate-friendly methods @SLYCANTrust

📖 Our latest blog post dives deep into how health can be woven into the formal @UNFCCC negotiation agenda, from decarbonizing health systems to addressing the health impacts of #lossanddamage. Read the full blog post here 👉🏾shorturl.at/YazB5

🌍🤝 The recent UAE Declaration on Climate and Health at #COP28 and the WHA Climate Change and Health Resolution are key #milestones in this journey on the intersection of #climatechange & #health! 👉 Read our latest blog post for a detailed analysis: shorturl.at/QdwuV

📣 Congratulations to our 📸#photographer Anthony Atiko from #Uganda 🇺🇬--contributor to our #exhibition on #lossanddamage & #humanmobility last year--for winning 2nd place 🥈 in the 2023 @UPPAward! ugandapressphoto.org/2023-uppa @LossDamage @LossandDamage @YaleClimateComm @AP_Climate

We are thrilled to welcome Dr.Marek Szilvasi as our new Director: Programmes at SLYCAN Trust 💼 Join us in welcoming Dr. Szilvasi to the SLYCAN Trust #team! lnkd.in/g388-_Th

🧵🇱🇰Between Resilience, Heritage, and Innovation is coming to @thestagegallery tonight! 🪡The exhibition highlights the stories of #artisans and #designers working on sustainable fashion, from traditional techniques such as handloom and batik to upcycling, and natural dyes.

📖 In collaboration with the @APNGCR we have developed a new research publication which is now available at @Palgrave This publication explores the connections between climate change adaptation, risk reduction and #lossanddamage Link 👉 lnkd.in/gNT8p2mU

🌟 It was an honour to work with Esther Mireku during the #SB60 in Bonn 📖Read the blog post from Esther Mireku, a young negotiator from #Ghana 🇬🇭 and a SLYCAN Trust fellow and research associate since 2023, about her experience at the June sessions! shorturl.at/CPLwt

📖Read our recent blog posts from Gabriel S.J Mara, a young Fijian 🇫🇯 negotiator and G77 and China coordinator on National #Adaptation Plans. shorturl.at/imJkd

📣 Mabel Zúñiga is another member of our Global Climate Change #Fellowship programme, a young negotiator from #Panama 🇵🇦 and SLYCAN Trust fellow. ▶️ Read this blog post about her experience at the Bonn Climate Change Conference 2024 (#SB60) shorturl.at/kvMNx

🥵Climate change is already responsible for over a third of heat-related deaths & a billion hours of potential labour productivity! 📚 Our latest #blog explores the nexus between #climatechange and #health Tap to read the full blog here 👉🏾 shorturl.at/HBGKe

Sharing insights on the amazing work that colleagues are doing in climate policy and action, with a focus on the @UNFCCC negotiations. Thank you Esther for sharing your experience and insights! #climatechange #finance #adaptation #UNFCCC #SB60 #Ghana #fellowship @AdaptXChange @SLYCANTrust

📌Concluding the event with breakout group discussions on how their stakeholder group can contribute to a #blended #finance facility @susdevSL

➡️ These intermediary actors can act as #risk aggregators & perform 🔑 functions to build the #resilience of their ecosystem & its micro-level constituents (eg, #entrepreneurs, #farmers), facilitate synergies & strengthen sustainable & green business models. @BMZ_Climate @farmd

🚨 Out now: our 🆕️ briefing note 📑 on #climate-related #humanmobility in National #Adaptation Plans, covering all 5️⃣3️⃣ #NAPs submitted to @NAP_Central so far: slycantrust.org/knowledge-reso… @AdaptXChange @Adapt_Alliance @CliMig @RID_networks @cmdplatform @GCCMobility @DDisplacement