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Dec 10, 2024 | 
climatechampions.unfccc.int | Charlotte Owen-Burge
An interview with: Porfiria Gómez, Director of the ocean conservation nonprofit, OrgcasCountry & Region: La Paz, Baja California Sur, MexicoBreakthrough: Coastal Tourism, Marine ConservationBeneficiaries / Impact: Shark fishing has had a significant impact on their population in Baja California. Primarily driven by the demand for shark fins and meat, an estimated 80 million sharks are killed annually worldwide.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
climatechampions.unfccc.int | Charlotte Owen-Burge
An interview with: Naw Rutha, professional SSI scuba diving instructor with DIVEIndiaCountry & Region: Andaman Islands, IndiaBreakthrough: Coral Reefs, Coastal TourismBeneficiaries / Impact: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a picturesque archipelago in the Bay of Bengal, comprise 572 islands () known for their stunning palm-lined beaches and diverse ecosystems. Only 38 of these islands are inhabited, home to over 400,000 residents.
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
climatechampions.unfccc.int | Charlotte Owen-Burge
An interview with: Tara Scarborough, Chief Resilience Officer at the Coastal Zone Management Authority and InstituteCountry & Region: Hopkins, BelizeBreakthrough: Coral Reefs, Aqua Food, Coastal Tourism, Marine ConservationBeneficiaries / Impact: The barrier reef system and mangroves within Belize’s territory serve as critical “insurance policies” for Belize City and other coastal communities, acting as natural break walls against disruptive events.
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Nov 23, 2024 | 
climatechampions.unfccc.int | Charlotte Owen-Burge
Extension of High-Level Champions mandate and outcomes across adaptation, finance and mitigation signal that non-State actor leadership and collaboration will be more important than ever in lead up to COP30 in Belém
The 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) brought together businesses, private finance and subnational actors from around the world, marking significant progress in the collective effort to combat climate change.
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
climatechampions.unfccc.int | Charlotte Owen-Burge
The launch of the NDC Task Force and strengthened partnerships took centre stage at COP29 to accelerate mangrove conservation and climate resilience worldwide Baku, 21 November 2024 – COP29 continued to mobilise significant progress towards securing the Mangrove Breakthrough’s goal of 15 million hectares of mangroves underpinned by USD 4 billion of new investments by 2030.
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
climatechampions.unfccc.int | Charlotte Owen-Burge
Reversing ecosystem degradation and building regenerative economies. NAMENeal SpackmanTITLECofounder / Director / Advisor, Regenerative Resources, Al Baydha Project, Great Green Wall FrontlineLOCATIONSalt Lake City, United StatesABOUTNeal Spackman is a leader in ecosystem restoration and regenerative economies.
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
climatechampions.unfccc.int | Charlotte Owen-Burge
Scaling coral restoration to combat ocean warming NAMEGator HalpernTITLECo-founder & President, Coral VitaLOCATION BahamasABOUTGator Halpern is Co-founder and President of Coral Vita, a coral restoration initiative creating high-tech coral farms that grow resilient coral to restore dying reefs. In collaboration with marine institutes, Coral Vita employs breakthrough microfragmentation techniques to grow coral up to 50 times faster than natural rates.
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
climatechampions.unfccc.int | Charlotte Owen-Burge
The climate crisis is an urgent challenge that is reshaping societies and ecosystems globally, but its impacts are not felt equally. Women, particularly in marginalized communities, face some of the greatest vulnerabilities, from disrupted livelihoods to unequal access to resources. Yet these challenges uniquely position them as indispensable leaders in shaping climate solutions that prioritize resilience, equity, and a just future.
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
climatechampions.unfccc.int | Charlotte Owen-Burge
We’re in a Race. A race against time and against ourselves. Against the dangerous idea that we can’t do this, that there is no way. Unlike most races, it won’t have one winner. In this race we all win, or we all lose. Winning it requires a radical, unprecedented level of collaboration, from all corners of our world. From our cities, businesses, regions and investors. From people everywhere. Together we’re racing for a better world. A zero carbon and resilient world. A healthier, safer, fairer world.
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
climatechampions.unfccc.int | Charlotte Owen-Burge
Championing community-driven climate resilience through the Great Green Wall of Gujarat NAMERajesh ShahTITLEManaging Trustee, VIKAS Centre for DevelopmentLOCATIONAhmedabad, IndiaABOUTRajesh Shah is the Managing Trustee at VIKAS Centre for Development, where he leads the Great Green Wall of Gujarat initiative. This project integrates climate action with socio-economic upliftment, addressing urgent environmental challenges and supporting livelihoods in marginalized coastal communities.
