Vel Gnanendran

@VelavanG

Climate and Environment Director . Formerly 🇹🇿🇵🇰 🇦🇫 🇳🇬. All views mine.

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    21 Oct 2020

    Powerful case for . “Even achieving the Paris targets would not be a free pass to avoid adaptation.” Compound crises are here & worsening. “That means developing forward-looking policies to protect people, infrastructure, ecosystems, & society.”

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  2. Feb 5

    Want to work on international issues, incl , for the UK? We're recruiting around 100 Higher Executive Officers into . Plus more Executive Officers and Administrative Officers. Especially keen to see a diverse range of applicants! 👇🏾

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  3. Retweeted
    Feb 2

    Building on the adaptation breakthrough at in Glasgow, co-convened a roundtable with civil society leaders on developing partnerships for the GCA Global Hub on supported by the UK government.

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    Jan 28

    On Feb 2 @ 9:30AM EST, join & to discuss our new report on repurposing agricultural policies & support! 🎟️ 👉

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  5. Jan 19

    This is a really interesting proposal from to present the economic case for and bring finance ministries into that conversation.

    Today I spoke at about why should to commission a review to assess the cost of impacts & the value of climate resilient investment + why 2022 should be The Year of Climate Adaptation:
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  6. Jan 1

    3/3 And congrats also to for her lifelong commitment to - from teacher, to ousted, to DFID , to and now . Amazing!

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  7. Jan 1

    2/3 Also huge congratulations to - deserved recognition for an outspoken champion of climate vulnerable countries who has constantly challenged us to do better.

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  8. Jan 1

    1/3 Great to see some fantastic people honoured today. Particularly want to recognise Julia Falconer & Neil Scotland at :two world class experts in forestry whose knowledge, commitment & patience have been central to UK action on this agenda 👏🏾🌲

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  9. 8 Dec 2021

    This has to be one of the best jobs out there: a leadership role on climate, environment & development. Critical issues. Impressive team. Inspiring Board. With social justice infused throughout (and big shoes to fill in )

    We are launching the search for a new Executive Director for today. We are looking for a leader that reflects our values and who can position the organisation in a fast changing world. Please share widely.
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  10. 15 Nov 2021

    During I managed to zoom with my son’s class and talk about climate change. They sent me this thank you note. We need to make sure the grown-ups keep their promises.

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  11. Retweeted
    13 Nov 2021

    Progress has been made in Glasgow to keep 1.5 within reach. Countries have raised their ambition, committed to real action and accelerated their progress to tackle climate change. But it’s not over. Together we must continue to deliver. Learn more 👇

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  12. 13 Nov 2021

    4/4 We were never going to solve the at one meeting. But ahead of & at much was achieved. Huge thanks to all those colleagues in the UK & overseas who worked (& are working) tirelessly to get us here👏🏾 We will keep pushing for ambition & action.

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  13. 13 Nov 2021

    3/4 Huge thanks to & Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 for hosting. For looking after us (esp those in police, transport & hospitality) & putting up with the disruptions. I’m not surprised that delegates were always taking about how friendly everyone is

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  14. 13 Nov 2021

    2/4 Hosting in person during a global pandemic, with over 120 world leaders, was a huge effort. But the ability to meet face to face, for spontaneous unlikely groupings has undoubtedly helped build stronger linkages & new partnerships for ongoing climate action.

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  15. 13 Nov 2021

    1/4 I walked past this coffee shop in Glasgow every day for 2 weeks. As the negotiators try to conclude, I remember all the real-world commitments that were made at : on emissions, climate impacts, finance & nature. Not enough & implementation matters, but strong progress.

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    11 Nov 2021

    Call for more action on adaptation and LnD from LDCs and SIDS, ⁦⁩ ⁦⁩ ⁦⁩ ⁦⁩ ⁦⁩

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  17. 11 Nov 2021

    President ⁦⁩ speaking at follow-up session to Climate & Development Ministerial. Need to keep ambition high. ⁦⁩ ⁦⁩

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  18. 11 Nov 2021

    Today is day & UK has announced £27.5m for cities across Africa, Asia and Latin America, incl Nairobi, Kuala Lumpur and Bogotá, to support reduced emissions & sustainable growth, to keep 1.5℃ alive

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  19. 10 Nov 2021

    Real progress on access to climate finance - $413m pledged to the Least Developed Countries Fund - $351m to the - Work of the Taskforce on Access to Climate Finance published & pioneer countries selected (with $135m of implementation support from UK)

    In a show of support for those most at risk from , 12 donor governments have pledged $413 million in 🆕 funding for -hosted Least Developed Countries Fund 🌡️ Press release ➡️
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  20. 9 Nov 2021

    To support action-oriented research ambitions of the UK has announced £48m for Climate Adaptation & Resilience research programme (CLARE), bringing UK aid funding to £100 million - £40m of which will focus on

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  21. 9 Nov 2021

    Today is also and day The UK has launched world-first Adaptation Research Alliance - a network of over 90 orgs across 30 economies to collaborate on solutions to build for the most vulnerable

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