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SUMMARY:31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) of the UNFCCC
DESCRIPTION:IMPACT Kenya at COP31\nIMPACT Kenya will participate in the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)\, taking place in Antalya\, Türkiye\, from 9–20 November 2026. \nThrough policy engagement\, side events\, networking forums\, and knowledge sharing\, IMPACT Kenya will amplify Indigenous voices\, advocate for community land rights\, promote locally led adaptation\, and champion equitable climate finance solutions for climate-resilient communities. \n\nAbout COP31\nCOP31 is the world’s leading climate decision-making forum\, bringing together governments\, Indigenous Peoples\, researchers\, development partners\, youth leaders\, businesses\, and civil society organizations to strengthen global climate action and advance implementation of the Paris Agreement. \nThe Conference provides a platform for countries and stakeholders to discuss climate mitigation\, adaptation\, finance\, resilience\, and emerging opportunities for collaborative action. \n\nWhy IMPACT Kenya is Participating\nCommunity Land Rights\nSecure communal land tenure is a critical foundation for climate resilience\, biodiversity conservation\, sustainable livelihoods\, and long-term ecosystem restoration. \nLocally Led Adaptation\nCommunities are best positioned to identify and implement adaptation solutions that respond to local realities and climate risks. \nClimate Finance\nClimate funding should be accessible\, flexible\, and responsive to the needs of Indigenous Peoples and local communities on the frontlines of climate change. \nIndigenous Leadership\nTraditional knowledge systems and Indigenous stewardship provide proven approaches for managing landscapes and strengthening resilience. \n\nFeatured Side Events\nLand is Climate: Communal Land Tenure as a Climate Solution\nThis session explores how secure communal land rights contribute to climate resilience\, biodiversity conservation\, sustainable grazing\, ecosystem restoration\, and sustainable development. \nDiscussion Areas: \n\n\n\nCommunity land governance\nClimate resilience and adaptation\nWomen and youth participation\nSustainable rangeland management\nClimate finance and land rights\n\n\n\nFinancing Resilience from the Ground Up: Direct Community Financing for Locally Led Climate Adaptation\nThis session examines pathways for increasing direct access to climate finance for Indigenous Peoples and local communities while strengthening accountability\, ownership\, and adaptation outcomes. \nDiscussion Areas: \n\n\n\nDirect financing mechanisms\nCommunity-led adaptation\nFlexible funding approaches\nLocal decision-making\nBuilding climate resilience\n\n\n\n\nCOP31 Engagement Programme\n\nWater\, Agriculture and Food Security\nAfrica–Asia Expert Roundtable on Electrification\, Energy Poverty and Just Energy Transition\nPastoralist Mobility as a Climate Adaptation Strategy\nSecuring Land Tenure Rights for Climate Resilience\nDirect Climate Financing Dialogue\nClimate Witness Dinner\nDirect and Flexible Finance for Communities\n\n\nMeet the Delegation\nJames Mema\n\nTopics: Climate Financing\, Youth Agenda\, Community Finance\, and Access to Climate Funds. \n\nSajila Pamita\n\nTopics: Adaptation and Mitigation\, Climate Resilience\, and Community Engagement. \n\nFlorence Nasieku\n\nTopics: Land Rights\, Resilience Building\, and Adaptation Priorities. \n\nNelson Owity\n\nTopics: Adaptation\, Sustainability\, and Ecosystem Management. \n\nElizabeth Masikonte\n\nTopics: Article 6 Carbon Markets and Community Implications of Carbon Credit Systems. \n\n\nTowards Equitable Climate Action \nAt COP31\, IMPACT Kenya will continue championing community-led climate action\, secure land rights\, locally led adaptation\, and equitable access to finance as essential pillars of a resilient and sustainable future.
URL:https://impactkenya.org/event/31st-conference-of-the-parties-cop31-of-the-unfccc/
CATEGORIES:Events 2026
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SUMMARY:15th UN Forum on Business and Human Rights (UNFBHR)
DESCRIPTION:15th anniversary of the UNGPs
URL:https://impactkenya.org/event/15th-un-forum-on-business-and-human-rights-unfbhr/
CATEGORIES:Events 2026
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