Embracing the leadership of local actors and communities in climate action




PHAP: Learning sessions and webinars show

Summary: On 17 March, ICVA and PHAP will organize the next session of the Learning Stream on Climate Change and Humanitarian Action, exploring Commitment #3 of the Climate and Environment Charter. Commitment #3 aims to embrace the leadership of local actors and communities by learning from traditional and indigenous knowledge on mitigation and adaptation measures, including nature-based solutions. In turn, we also need to support local communities and actors to be better prepared to face the impacts of a changing climate and environmental risks.<br><br>This webinar will aim at answering the following questions: <br>- How are NGOs and local communities working together to support local leadership in climate action?<br>- How can we ensure meaningful and inclusive participation and leadership of local actors and people we serve are part of our programs' design, management, implementation, and evaluation?<br>- What can we do better to promote local leadership in the light of climate change? How can we improve our programs accordingly?<br>- What can we learn from local, traditional, and indigenous knowledge which can be replicated in other contexts?<br><br>Read more about the event at <a href="https://phap.org/17mar2022" rel="noopener">https://phap.org/17mar2022</a>