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Cleaner air is not just an environmental issue—it is a matter of equity, justice, and survival. It’s time for governments, organizations, and individuals to prioritize this crisis and push for solutions that protect the most vulnerable among us. #AirPollution #HealthInequality #CleanAir

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More pressingly, the burden of air pollution is not shared equally. - Communities in poorer regions suffer disproportionately. - Young children and older adults account for the majority of deaths. - Inequalities in exposure, combined with socioeconomic disparities, exacerbate vulnerability.

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Despite its severe health and economic impacts, funding to address this issue remains woefully inadequate. Only **1% of international development funding** is allocated to improving outdoor air quality.

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In 2021 alone, exposure to air pollution led to over **3 million deaths** in these regions—a staggering figure that highlights the scale of this crisis.

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**Air Pollution: A Silent Epidemic in Asia** Air pollution is the leading environmental risk factor for poor health in Asia. Across the region, millions are routinely exposed to air pollution levels far exceeding World Health Organization guidelines. www.stateofglobalair.org/resources/re...

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Oxfam in Asia @oxfaminasia.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

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The richest 1% in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East capture 20% of all income—almost twice the share of Europe’s top 1%. Global South continues to be home to the world's most unequal countries. Solution is simple: #TaxtheRich. The world's elite at #WEF in #Davos are you listening? #FightInequality

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Andrew Ahern @andrewonearth.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

The World Weather Attribution has sobering findings: “Climate change contributed to the deaths of at least 3,700 people & the displacement of millions. The number of people killed in extreme weather this year is likely in the hundreds of thousands.“ www.worldweatherattribution.org/when-risks-b...

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When Risks Become Reality: Extreme Weather In 2024 – World Weather Attribution

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I’d love to hear your thoughts: How can we better promote climate justice in our regions? Let’s keep the conversation going. 🤝 #ClimateResilience #ClimateJustice (11/11)

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Despite these challenges, there’s potential. 🌏 Enhanced regional collaboration + China’s leadership can champion a fairer climate finance system for Asia’s most impacted communities. (10/)

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But major gaps remain: ❗ Disparity between climate finance needs & availability ❗ Misaligned priorities of finance providers ❗ Barriers to access & biases in allocation ❗ Overstated contributions & risk of debt burdens (9/

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🔑 Climate finance was central to my contribution. Asia faces rapid development, rising emissions, and escalating impacts. Equitable, accountable climate finance is vital to address emissions inequalities & disproportionate climate impacts. (8/)

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🇨🇳 The Chinese government can play a key role. While its focus remains on gov-to-gov partnerships, there’s increasing willingness to support regional climate adaptation. Strengthening ties with policymakers will be crucial for sustained support. (7/)

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💼 The private sector also stood out. Chinese businesses are exploring innovative financing models for climate resilience—showing growing openness to invest and collaborate across borders. (6/)

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These exchanges underscored a shared understanding: Cross-border engagement is essential to tackling regional climate challenges. (5/)

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🌐 Cross-border collaboration emerged as a strong theme. Chinese NGOs showed keen interest in partnerships, while stakeholders from Nepal, Bangladesh, and Timor-Leste showcased powerful climate adaptation efforts. (4/)

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Over 3 days, the discussions focused on: 🔹 Policy 🔹 Societal participation 🔹 Innovation Key pillars in advancing climate adaptation across Asia. (3/)

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I had the opportunity to explore this firsthand at #CREXWeek, held in Beijing, Dec 11–13, 2024. The event brought together diverse stakeholders: governments, NGOs, businesses, academics, communities, and youth. (2/)

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Sunil Acharya @sunilnpl.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

🌏 Reflections on Climate Resilience Exchange Week (CREX Week) in Beijing What role can collaboration play in building a climate-resilient Asia? A thread 🧵 (1/)

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The issue isn’t a lack of understanding—it's a deliberate avoidance of responsibility by rich polluters. #ClimateJustice #ICJ"

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World Dengue Day @worlddengueday.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

In #Nepal, climate change is shadowed by two decades of surging #dengue | Nepal recorded its first, lone case of dengue in 2004. Twenty years later, major outbreaks land each and every monsoon www.gavi.org/vaccineswork...

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In Nepal, climate change is shadowed by two decades of surging dengue

Nepal recorded its first, lone case of dengue in 2004. Twenty years later, major outbreaks land each and every monsoon.

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12/ Let’s amplify & support these efforts—because the solutions are here, and they work. #ClimateJustice #RenewableEnergy End thread.

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11/ The stories from Baiteshwar remind us that grassroots initiatives are: - Essential to tackling the climate crisis. - Serve as beacons of hope, resilience & ingenuity.

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10/ Civil society efforts like this show what's possible, but international climate finance is crucial for scaling these solutions in low-income countries like Nepal at the speed and scale required.

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9/ This transformation was made possible by People, Energy, and Environment Development Association (PEEDA) & local government support.

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8/ The impact? Increased cash crop production. Improved incomes. A resilient example of #ClimateAdaptation through renewable energy.

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7/ Solar Water Pumps for Climate Adaptation: Erratic weather is making irrigation hard. Farmers here have installed solar-powered pumps, channeling water from downstream rivulets for stable irrigation.

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6/ This enthusiasm is driving broader interest among households yet to make the switch, underscoring the potential for a larger transformation in the region.

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5/ Adoption at Scale: 1,400 households in Baiteshwar have adopted electric cook stoves & utensils. Challenges remain, like adapting traditional dishes, but the community’s willingness to embrace change is inspiring.

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4/ The benefits don't stop there: Janitors who double as cooks report time savings & less heat in kitchens. Schools are shielded from rising fuel costs. #ElectricCooking

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3/ At Bishnu Madhyamic Vidhyalaya, switching to electric cooking has cut fuel costs by NRs. 3,000/month for 100 students. This saved money is now spent on healthier meals.

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2/ Institutional Electric Cooking for Better Nutrition: Public schools in Nepal struggle to provide meals with a budget of just $0.11 per student/day. Traditional fuels eat into this budget, but electric cooking is changing the game.

1/ In Baiteshwar village, Nepal, households & schools are embracing renewable energy innovations like electric cooking & solar-powered water pumps. These small-scale, locally-owned solutions show the power of grassroots action.

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Making Just Energy Transition a Reality: One School and One Community at a Time 🌍 The failure of global leadership to address #ClimateCrisis is disheartening, but hope thrives in grassroots projects challenging status quo. Here’s how a small village in Nepal is weaving a #JustTransition. 🧵

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There’s only one way forward: we must unite to dismantle the system that has brought us to this crisis. Every voice, every act of resistance, and every movement towards alternatives will be essential. 4/4

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The failure of #COP29 is no isolated incident. It marks a temporary triumph of the same system fueling global inequality, injustice, conflict, and oppression. 3/4

Wealthy nations evaded their duty to provide public funds to support communities in the global South facing climate devastation. Instead, they opened the door to private investments, loans, and pollution permits—that will be counted as #ClimateFinance. 2/4

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The Colossal Fraud Sealed at #COP29Baku Once again, wealthy nations have shown that their profits come before people’s lives. Under pressure, poorer countries were pushed into a so-called $300 billion ‘deal’ that is effectively a death sentence for millions of people. 1/4