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Crisis & the Green Recovery

Crisis & the Green Recovery

FromResilience: The Global Adaptation Podcast


Crisis & the Green Recovery

FromResilience: The Global Adaptation Podcast

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Length:
23 minutes
Released:
Oct 26, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Lis and Marcus are joined by Koko Warner, from the UN Climate Change Secretariat, to discuss the parallels between tackling the Covid pandemic and building resilience to climate change. But also, what can we expect at the upcoming COP26 climate summit in Glasgow? Kobie Brand, the Africa regional director of the global cities network ICLEI, shares her lessons on the speed and power of collective action from living through ‘Day Zero’ - the time when Cape Town nearly ran out of water. Find out more about:- The UN's Global Adaptation Network: unep.org/gan- Climate adaptation resources and multimedia: bit.ly/2Y8SavL- The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change: unfccc.int- The ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability: africa.iclei.orgReferences:- Call to Action for a Climate-resilient Recovery from Covid-19: bit.ly/3AdDAjR- Adaptation Gap Report 2020: bit.ly/3Bhby8o- National Adaptation Plans: bit.ly/3abjBaW
Released:
Oct 26, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (7)

Ever wondered how we can beat the climate crisis? 'Resilience' brings you inspiring stories from people all over the world who are adapting to climate change in practical, creative and innovative ways. Each episode explores a different theme in building climate resilience - from cities to coasts and small islands, nature-based solutions, recovering from the Covid pandemic, and the race for climate-proof food. The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the UN Environment Programme.