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Catherine Wong

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@UNDP Global Team Leader - Climate & Security Risk | #ClimateSecurity Mechanism | #ClimatePromise #WaterforPeace #msc_myl | @UNDPCPS.bsky.social | Views my own.

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Catherine Wong @catherinewong01.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Exciting news and new announcements tomorrow... #COP30 side event: Bridging the Gap: Making Climate Finance Work for the Underserved UN #ClimateSecurityMechanism, with the Group of Friends on Climate Security & ODI Global) 12 November 2025, 13:15–14:45 BRT, Side Event Room 4, Blue Zone
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Catherine Wong @catherinewong01.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
#COP30 #ClimatePeaceandSecurity side event: From Policy to Impact: Advancing Climate Security Across the Arab States World Green Economy Organization, Pavilion, Blue Zone, 2pm, 11 November 2025.
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Catherine Wong @catherinewong01.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
#ClimateSecurity policy & practice often neglects mitigation & access to energy, when according to UNDP, some 1.18 bn people live in energy poverty: data.undp.org/blog/1-18-bi... Looking forward to explore renewable energy in conflict-affected settings at this #NYClimateWeek with @EIP & @ELI
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Catherine Wong @catherinewong01.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Also trying to find your climate colleagues from UN on BlueSky? See a starter pack here: go.bsky.app/STG9JQP While you're there, also check out the excellent starter packs from @erinsikorsky.bsky.social on #ClimateSecurity and @kayly.bsky.social #ClimateMigration.
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Catherine Wong @catherinewong01.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
🔗🌍#ClimateSecurity Learning Session by @SomaliYouthHub @CCCPA & @undp.org Integrating #ClimatePeaceSecurity into YPS National Action Plans undp.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Catherine Wong @catherinewong01.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Thanks so much to Sage for highlighting my article, "Climate finance, conflict & gender—Benchmarking women’s empowerment & sustaining peace" published in @Environment & Security Journal in their new microsite on SDG13: Climate Action for #EarthDay2025. journals.sagepub.com/sdg13-climat...
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Catherine Wong @catherinewong01.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Young Women at the Forefront on Climate Action, Peace and Security: Major Challenges Ahead ECOSOC Youth Forum 10 April 2025 | 2 PM UTC #ClimateSecurity
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Shoko Noda @shokonoda.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
➡️ @undpcps.bsky.social work in Mozambique 🇲🇿 shows the importance of launching #EarlyRecovery efforts from day-1 after a crisis. 📐Assessing damages and the socio-economic impact is key to planning an 1⃣ Effective, 2⃣Inclusive, 3⃣ Long-lasting recovery! @undp.org
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Catherine Wong @catherinewong01.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
🌐💼 Job Alert @UNDP Junior Knowledge Management Expert – Climate and Security Risk Deadline - 27 Feb 25 Thanks for sharing among your networks! #ClimateSecurity #YouthPeaceSecurity procurement-notices.undp.org/view_negotia...
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Procurement Notices - UNDP-HQ-01518 - Consultancy: Junior Knowledge Management Expert – Climate and Security Risk
Procurement Notices
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Shoko Noda @shokonoda.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
🔴 1 in 4 people live in areas affected by #conflict — 2 billion people worldwide. The impact—and the roots—go beyond violence: forced displacement, poverty, and development setbacks. 🌍 @undpcps.bsky.social works for peace through #EarlyRecovery and development ➡️ feature.undp.org/for-people-f...
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Shoko Noda @shokonoda.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
3 yrs since the #war began, #Ukraine keep showing unmatched resilience @undpcps.bsky.social has been by their side—supporting jobs 👷🏻, restoring energy ⚡️, clearing debris 🚧 & removing mines I’m proud to be part of this effort & grateful for the incredible work of colleagues ➡️ go.undp.org/3TG
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Catherine Wong @catherinewong01.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
🌐💼 Job Alert @UNDP Junior Knowledge Management Expert – Climate and Security Risk Deadline - 27 Feb 25 Thanks for sharing among your networks! #ClimateSecurity #YouthPeaceSecurity procurement-notices.undp.org/view_negotia...
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Procurement Notices - UNDP-HQ-01518 - Consultancy: Junior Knowledge Management Expert – Climate and Security Risk
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Melissa Fleming @melissafleming.un.org · 22/01/2025
Financial institutions & industries backtracking on climate is “short-sighted, & paradoxically, it is selfish & also self-defeating. You are on the wrong side of history. You are on the wrong side of science. And you are on the wrong side of consumers...” news.un.org/en/story/202...
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At Davos, Guterres slams backsliding on climate commitments
The world’s political and business elite present in Davos on Wednesday faced an uncompromising address from UN chief António Guterres as he rounded on a lack of multilateral collaboration in an “incre...
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Achim Steiner @achimsteiner.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
This ceasefire is an extraordinarily important moment for the people in Gaza. Humanitarian action takes priority and requires immediate access & security. On BBC News, I explain how we are helping to establish the conditions for early recovery. youtu.be/lXnyAq9Vaj8
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Achim Steiner @achimsteiner.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
Thank you to GEF for its approval of $204.3 million in funding for projects implemented by UNDP & partners across 121 countries. The new funding will bolster community-led efforts to drive a nature-positive and climate-resilient future. #GEFcouncil68 go.undp.org/Jef
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New GEF Funds towards UNDP supported projects to benefit 9.4 million
In a global effort to allocate critical funds to tackle the root causes of the climate and nature crisis, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) has just approved US$204.3 million for UNDP’s support of...
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Achim Steiner @achimsteiner.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Displacement & dwindling resources caused by climate change impact women and girls, who face increased risks of sexual & gender-based violence. Read how UNDP is helping to reduce vulnerabilities & empower women & girls to be agents of change. go.undp.org/J6g
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Turning struggle into strength
Sexual and gender-based violence is a profound violation of human rights. Addressing it requires a multi-pronged approach that includes economic empowerment and building the capacity of governments an...
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Catherine Wong @catherinewong01.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
@nytimes.com An extraordinary drought has drained Ecuador’s rivers and reservoirs, leading to power outages of up to 14 hours. Some fear this is the beginning of a larger global crisis. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/30/w...
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Hydropower Was Ecuador’s Answer to Climate Change. Until the Drought Hit. (Gift Article)
An extraordinary drought has drained Ecuador’s rivers and reservoirs, leading to power outages of up to 14 hours. Some fear this is the beginning of a larger global crisis.
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Catherine Wong @catherinewong01.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
@theguardian.com ‘Moving to the mountaintops’: rising seas displace tens of thousands in Papua New Guinea www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
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‘Moving to the mountaintops’: rising seas displace tens of thousands in Papua New Guinea
Gulf province councillor says growing numbers are leaving, in what climate activist describes as a ‘humanitarian crisis’
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Achim Steiner @achimsteiner.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
2024 was a turbulent year, but among the crises, there were moments of hope and opportunity. From innovations to remarkable resilience, here are some good news stories from UNDP in 2024. go.undp.org/J8R
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Good news you may have missed in 2024
From rewriting harmful narratives to keeping forests intact, meet some of the people fighting for a peaceful and sustainable planet
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Achim Steiner @achimsteiner.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Land degradation impacts us all - threatening food security, water supplies, and livelihoods. Discover how @UNDP is taking action to restore land and build resilience: go.undp.org/Jc8 #COP16Riyadh
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Catherine Wong @catherinewong01.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Looking forward to share a perspective from our work on #ClimateSecurity & PVE at @danishmfa.bsky.social with UNICRI www.undp.org/publications... @undpcps.bsky.social
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Earth Negotiations Bulletin @enb.iisd.org · 04/12/2024
Wednesday at #COP16Riyadh saw a high-level dialogue on gender along with talks and negotiations on some of the most important issues facing UNCCD, including drought, migration, land tenure, and enhancing indicators and reporting on implementation.
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Highlights and images for 4 December 2024
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Catherine Wong @catherinewong01.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Thanks so much @newsecuritybeat.bsky.social for these takeaways from 2024 Montreal #ClimateSecurity Summit www.newsecuritybeat.org/2024/11/the-... @CCASCOE @CDAInstitute
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The 2024 Montreal Climate Security Summit: Four Takeaways
“I think we need to approach climate security completely differently,” said Sharon Burke, Founder and President of Ecospherics and Wilson Center Global Fellow, at the recent 2024 Montreal Climate [......
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Catherine Wong @catherinewong01.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
@guardiannews.bsky.social UN court to begin hearings on landmark climate change case - requesting opinion of ICJ on Member States obligations, in particular to SIDS, with 100+ statements filed www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
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Top UN court to begin hearings on landmark climate change case
ICJ to hear submissions from more than 100 groups in Pacific-led campaign to provide a legal blueprint on obligations of states for climate harm
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Catherine Wong @catherinewong01.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Climate change doesn't respect borders & financing #ClimateAction isn't an act of charity. Investing now, benefits everyone—acting today is an investment in a safer, more equitable future for all. We can, and must, do better. @achimsteiner.bsky.social on #COP29: t.co/0iVttCZX8a
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Catherine Wong @catherinewong01.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Breakthrough in Baku delivers $1.3tn “Baku Finance Goal” cop29.az/en/media-hub...
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Breakthrough in Baku delivers $1.3tn “Baku Finance Goal”
The Baku Finance Goal sets new global target to channel $1.3tn of climate finance to developing countries by 2035 in significant uplift. This includes a new core finance goal of $300bn that triples th...
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Catherine Wong @catherinewong01.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
#ClimateSecurity gaming brought to a whole a new level, by @kayly.bsky.social @usstatedept.bsky.social at #COP29 @odi.global pavilion, with substance but also form. Coming to NYC soon.
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Catherine Wong @catherinewong01.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Great pieces, real stories and good writinG. Do check out… @undp.bsky.social #ClimatePromise
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Catherine Wong @catherinewong01.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Climate continues to outpace conflict as #1 driver of new internal displacements each year. See below on @undp.bsky.social’s @marcosathias.bsky.social on preventive climate resilience to support people on the move. #ClimateSecurity
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Prof Lisa Schipper 🌍🍉💪 @lisaschipper.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Climate and Development is now here too!
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Catherine Wong @catherinewong01.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Honored to brief @IPUParliament at #COP29 on climate vulnerability & #ClimateSecurity: - Climate-conflict-displacement interactions - Climate finance access by FCV contexts - Impacts on SIDS, EEZs, regional security See more on @undpcps.bsky.social work climatepromise.undp.org/what-we-do/a...
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Catherine Wong @catherinewong01.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
@theguardian.com on World Children’s Day, “~1 billion children live in countries that face a high risk of environmental disasters. Even before they take their first breath, children’s brains, lungs and immune systems are susceptible to pollution, disease and extreme weather” @anabgrand.bsky.social
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Joe Thwaites @joethwaites.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
As ministers at COP29 engage in intense negotiations on what amount to set for the new climate finance goal, the #NCQG, our model lets you explore different ways international climate finance can be scaled up: www.nrdc.org/bio/joe-thwa...
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Catherine Wong @catherinewong01.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Thanks to @usstatedept.bsky.social for convening us on this discussion on 3D approaches to #ClimateSecurity at #COP29, where @achimsteiner.bsky.social emphasized prevention, human security, resilience & stabilization going hand-in-hand. See #US framework here: www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/u...
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Catherine Wong @catherinewong01.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
@marcosathias.bsky.social at the #COP29 side-event, 'Harnessing Climate Solutions for People on the Move, stressed: 👉Preventive climate resilience 👉Transition to sustainable energy 👉Holistic urban & rural planning 👉Local communities in #ClimateAction 👉Closing the adaptation finance gap
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Catherine Wong @catherinewong01.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
@marcosathias.bsky.social at the #COP29 side-event, 'Harnessing Climate Solutions for People on the Move, stressed: 👉Preventive climate resilience 👉Transition to sustainable energy 👉Holistic urban & rural planning 👉Local communities in #ClimateAction 👉Closing the adaptation finance gap
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Catherine Wong @catherinewong01.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Displaced persons are often hosted by communities who also suffer energy insecurity. Renewable energy solutions can offer key immediate & long-term co-benefits for peace, stability & security. Also see here for more on our work in the Arab Region: www.undp.org/publications... #ClimateSecurity
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Sustainable Energy Access for Crisis Recovery: Renewable Energy Solutions for Crisis-Affected Communities in the Arab Region
Lack of sustainable energy prevents and stalls communities in recovering from crises. The vast majority of refugees and internally displaced people (IDPs) are hosted within countries that already face...
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Wim Zwijnenburg @wammezz.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
The increase use of #remotesensing is providing much needed details on the wider impact of war on #foodsecurity and #environment in #Ukraine. New research uses satellite imagery to show mass crop losses from affected and abandoned agricultural land www.science.org/content/arti...
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Satellite images reveal massive crop losses in war-torn Ukraine
As Russia’s invasion creeps inward, farmers are abandoning millions of hectares of farmland
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Tobias Pietz @topietz.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
New website of the #UN Climate Security Mechanism (CSM) online! Have a look at how #UNEP #DPPA #DPO & #UNDP mainstream the issue in their work & foster cooperation on #climatesecurity throughout the UN family. @catherinewong01.bsky.social #climateaction #peaceoperations #peacebuilding
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Climate, Peace and Security | Climate Security Mechanism
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