Webinar - Bridging the gap: From communities to global negotiations

As the third part of the Africa Resilience Collaborative knowledge series, this webinar will aim to bring together the previous discussions to build a common messaging around LLA at COP31. Global adaptation negotiators will discuss with local actors to brainstorm the desired outcomes from the upcoming COP31 for LLA in Africa.

This session aims to:

• Connect local adaptation experiences with global climate negotiations.
• Generate practical recommendations and evidence for negotiators attending COP31.
• Develop common African messages and advocacy priorities on locally led adaptation.
• Contribute to a shared roadmap towards COP32.

The webinar will be hosted and moderated by Beatrice H. Makwenda, TrustAfrica, and Gloria Majiga, Tax Justice Network Africa.

Distinguished speakers include:

• Mr Joseph Epitu, LDC Advisor, former commissioner alternate negotiation lead, who will give his perspective on the negotiation challenges for LDCs and what are the key expected outcomes for this UNFCCC COP
• Mr Dickens Amanya, Executive Director, Sequence Development Solutions (SDS), speaking for LLA practitionners in Africa on their hopes for COPs and how they can contribute to the conversation
• Mr Nicholas Abuya, who will talk from an advocacy point of view on what are the big asks and key topics for LLA in Africa this year.