Kristen Ostling

Analysis: Why COP30’s ‘tripling adaptation finance’ target is less ambitious than it seems | @Josh_Gabbatiss Read here: buff.ly/S4IJt8m

🚨 JUST PUBLISHED: CARBON BRIEF’S #COP30 SUMMARY 🚨 It's an EPIC 20,000 words of top-notch, plain-english reporting… –Global mutirão –Adaptation finance –Fossil-fuel roadmap –China +Much more Very proud of team CB for getting this out so fast carbonbrief.org/cop30-key-outc…

I am deeply inspired by the leadership, clarity, and determination of young people at #COP30 who are pushing the world toward a more just and sustainable future. Their voices are not just contributing to the #climate agenda — they are reshaping it. linkedin.com/pulse/youth-le…

(1/2) Today, 32 of our aid trucks reached #Gaza, delivering vital supplies to families in need. With the support of our partners, we have provided food for 140,000 people and dignity kits for over 3,000 people.

New research by Oxfam and the CARE Climate Justice Center shows developing countries are paying more back to rich nations than they receive. As most of the support comes as loans, instead of grants, developed countries enrich themselves in the process. 📌 For every $5 in climate finance loans, developing countries pay back $7. This is worsening debt while leaving frontline communities without the resources to adapt. Ahead of #COP30, we call on wealthy nations to stop crisis profiteering and deliver real support in grants, not debt traps. Frontline communities need justice, not another bill. Read the full report: lnkd.in/ddwTvWQF

It's International Youth Day! The 2025 theme, Local Youth Actions for the #SDGs and Beyond, highlights the unique role of youth in translating global ambitions into community-driven realities. Zein Hindawi shares steps to engage with youth in a more meaningful way: canwach.ca/article/year-o… | #InternationalYouthDay #IYD2025

Highlight from Week 1 at #SB62: Youth took action demanding real adaptation finance for the Global South—delivered as grants, not loans, and sourced from public finance, not private investments. Because for frontline communities, adaptation is not a debate—it’s survival.

The #G7Kananaskis2025 Summit marked the #G7’s 50th anniversary—but failed to meet the moment. 🍁 Cooperation Canada urges bold, principled action on #InternationalAid, #HumanRights & #DebtRelief. 📝 Our full statement: cooperation.ca/cooperation-ca… #G7Canada #G7Summit #CdnPoli

We urge #G7 leaders to take bold action and 👇🏾 increase overseas development assistance for girls and place #GirlsRights and leadership at the ❤️ of international development and humanitarian policy

Understanding the specific hazards and vulnerabilities affecting a population is vital to mitigating the risks communities face. @planphilippines worked with young people to take a proactive role in identifying and assessing their exposure to risks. @PlanGlobal

Today's debt system is broken. It fuels inequality, stalls development and shields private lenders from responsibility. The #G7 has the power to lead real change. Ahead of the G7 Finance Ministers' Meeting next week, our new policy paper, Urgent Reforms for Debt Justice, lays out urgent steps for debt justice and a fair global framework. #C7 Read more: civil7.org/en/resources

Cooperation Canada welcomes @AnitaAnandMP as Minister of Foreign Affairs and @randeepssarai as Secretary of State for International Development. We look forward to working together to ensure #InternationalDevelopment remains a top government priority. #CanPoli 📝Our statement: cooperation.ca/cooperation-ca…

Sudan’s conflict has created the world’s largest humanitarian crisis:  – 12.7 million people displaced  – 1 in 2 Sudanese face hunger  – 5 areas already experiencing famine  – Only 10% of the UN appeal funded  And now, the rainy season and aid cuts threaten to push millions over the edge.  🔗 Read the report: oxfam.org/en/research/su…

Discover insights from Global Affairs Canada’s 2023–24 report and OECD DAC data, complemented by Cooperation Canada and AidWatch Canada’s January 2025 highlights for a fuller picture of Canada’s aid landscape. Read more: cooperation.ca/canadas-intern…

As global crises grow, Canada must lead with purpose. International cooperation isn’t just the right thing to do — it’s strategic. Our CEO, @KateHiggins, spoke to @geoffreyyork at @globeandmail about why this matters, especially as we lead the #G7. theglobeandmail.com/world/article-…

Key facts about education and conflict: ➡️ 85 million children conflict-affected are out of school ➡️ Girls are 2.5 times more likely to be out of school ➡️ Education receives just 3% of humanitarian funding #FundEducation

Nature based solutions (NBS) have a lot to offer sub-Saharan Africa, like: ☀️Reduced extreme heat 💧Improved water security 🌱New green jobs A new report from WRI and @WorldBank via @GFDRR shows where NBS has already taken root, and what's needed to scale. Read more: go.wri.org/nbsx

Honored to speak at “ACTION NOW: Feminist Climate Leadership for a World in Crisis” " Women are not just victims—they are leaders, innovators & change-makers!They don’t sit and wait to blame each other, instead try to make the best out of the situation.

🚨PRESS RELEASE: As 🇨🇦 gears up to host this year's #G7, the W7 demands unwavering commitment to human rights and bold leadership on gender equality. oxfam.ca/news/w7-calls-…

As #Election2025 begins, Canada must not overlook its role on the world stage. Our Open Letter to Leaders urges them to present a clear vision for 🇨🇦’s global engagement, including on #InternationalCooperation. #CdnPoli #Elxn2025 Read more: cooperation.ca/election-2025-…