CBA11: highlights from day four
The final day of the 11th International Conference on Community-Based Adaptation (CBA11) saw participants ponder ways to scale up the impact of the community of practitioners as Paul Mafabi, director of the Uganda Ministry of Water & Environment, promised to take the outcomes to the government
- While the weather prospect was gloomy at the start of the day, there were brighter hopes for revealing discussions on the future of the conference, aimed at scaling up its impact. But first, a recap...
- Morning from Kampala! The 4th & final day of #CBA11 starts soon. Here's what's happened yesterday --> https://storify.iied.org/cba11-highlights-from-day-three … #NAPExpo pic.twitter.com/VCbr9hnPgrhttps://t.co/VCbr9hnPgrpic.twitter.com/VCbr9hnPgrhttps://t.co/VCbr9hnPgrpic.twitter.com/VCbr9hnPgrhttps://t.co/VCbr9hnPgrpic.twitter.com/VCbr9hnPgr
- ICYMI: @SaleemulHuq rounds up yesterday's activities & discussions as the Regional #NAPExpo came to #CBA11 --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzkZ5b0HqcY …
- Participants gathered to discuss the strengths - and weaknesses - of CBA conferences, and identify key areas for action
- What's next for #CBA11? How can we scale up the impact? Participants giving views & @clareshakya sets the scene --> https://www.iied.org/building-our-shared-learning-climate-action-kampala …
- #CBA11 wrap up sessions highlighting key issues community based natural resource management and the private sector how can they contribute? pic.twitter.com/k8iNxuBoabhttps://t.co/k8iNxuBoabpic.twitter.com/k8iNxuBoab
- #CBA11 is a wonderful community of practice, but how can we get more effective at influencing the global level, asks @clareshakya https://twitter.com/IIED/status/880309589220233216 …
- @clareshakya This discussion is not just for those here in Kampala either. Have you been following #CBA11 online? @clareshakya wants your views too! pic.twitter.com/CUJkFOXXpF
- @clareshakya Lots of participant views: are we here for sharing, or for getting direction? Need more critical analysis to shape ongoing dialogue #CBA11
- @clareshakya Do we need more creative tension? Don't need to agree with one another all the time. Can we learn from failures to improve quality? #CBA11
- @clareshakya On possible future themes for CBA: "if anything, the focus should be on private sector finance & engagement" #CBA11
- Midway through the morning, the discussions were interrupted by a flood warning! Although the rain had started outside, though, this was actually a flashmob designed to communicate messages about flooding through drama and music
- Volunteers from the Uganda Red Cross @Federation have just surprised #CBA11 participants with a flood warning https://twitter.com/clareshakya/status/880316712851300353 …
- WATCH AGAIN: "Protect yourself in case of a flood" ⚠️ Song used at #CBA11 to communicate drama of a flood evacuation https://www.pscp.tv/w/1rmGPPgOnRYGN
- Elsewhere in Kampala, things were no less dramatic at the continuing youth conference, hosting more than 150 youngsters from Kenya, Ethiopia, Nepal and Uganda, as they entered the lion's den...
- Day 2: The youth have an important role in ensuring a sustainable environment for future generations #CBA11 #ClimateChangeCBA @bindexstiv pic.twitter.com/5FdIBVwgEU
- Students at #CBA11 use art to raise awareness about #climatechange @FAOAfrica @IIED @UNDPUganda @MakerereU pic.twitter.com/gxegIxVWIO
- Prepping dragon/lion'd den pitch on adaption solutions at #CBA11 youth summit with #IWMI_ Panchali Saika @fatou2002 pic.twitter.com/DrWhMgwXdp
- Pitching business model to Lion's den #AdaptationStrategy support #Youth in agriculture #CBA11 #Kampala @IWMI_ @WLE_CGIAR pic.twitter.com/geRHLZwtWe
- #CBA11 #YouthSummit @IWMI_ Lion's Den judging business ideas on youth as entrepreneurs #foodsecurity #climatesmart #Adaptation @WLE_CGIAR pic.twitter.com/ZJq2xf8SpP
- Winners-'Climatesmartcentre' group #cropdiversification #coffee + #fruittrees #youthentrepreneurs @IWMI_ WLE_CGIAR session #CBA11 #youth pic.twitter.com/9XjU8Xry9J
- Back at the main CBA11 conference, it was time for the closing speeches, with special guest Paul Mafabi, Director of Environmental Affairs in Uganda
- Joseph Epitu kicking off the #CBA11 closing session with youth representatives and our Ugandan hosts, MoWE & MUCCRI pic.twitter.com/PVPDzUspYE
- Daphne rep youth at #CBA11: Uganda v young country w high unemployment, youth neglected but innovative, risk takers pic.twitter.com/BVIh4r3buV
- Message from #CBA11 youth: we need involvement in the decisions being made, because we will be the ones implementing the policies" https://twitter.com/clareshakya/status/880350859636465665 …
- Edwin, Ugandan youth climate activist, asks #CBA11 2 support their voice in climate policy design, delivery, monitor pic.twitter.com/FwtgOSjMjp
- Leave no one behind in #adaptation - but we at #CBA11 must be more innov in communicating - bring in visual artists pic.twitter.com/VRsMzROJax
- #cba11 Felix Ries BMUB, says fund locally and act globally & get to scale, needs flex ££, along w robust monitoring. pic.twitter.com/hDsFWBk7L5
- This message comes through loud and clear despite the deafening sound of torrential rainfall outside! #CBA11 https://twitter.com/IIED/status/880356846283968513 …
- @SaleemulHuq call on Uganda & other countries with young populations to invest & train them to innovate & become climate champions. #CBA11
- Scaling up is essential, says @SaleemulHuq. #CBA11 & NGOs can share knowledge w/ govts & funding agencies to get $ & bring CBA/EbA together
- Paul Mafabi, director of the Uganda Ministry of Water & Environment, promises to take #CBA11 outcomes to highest level of Uganda govt https://twitter.com/TKajumba/status/880364118762541056 …
- And that's it! Paul Mafabi officially closes #CBA11. Thanks to all who followed events in Kampala. More videos/coverage will follow later pic.twitter.com/6vLE6k6qqQ
- Videos of the closing speeches will appear here later
- Indigenous knowledge crucial to tackling #climate change http://tmsnrt.rs/2skqYcH #CBA11 @UNESCO @ODIclimate @IIED @WRIClimate pic.twitter.com/uKwxnhU6fO
Building our shared learning on climate action in Kampala
At the upcoming community-based adaptation conference in Kampala, our vibrant and growing community of practice will reflect on today's geopolitics around climate and development, and consider how we can be more influential in driving action on adaptation and resilience in the post-Paris world- Through Irish Aid Climate Learning Platform, evidence from local level informs national level http://www.climatelearningplatform.org #CBA11 pic.twitter.com/WWym60WCh2https://t.co/WWym60WCh2pic.twitter.com/WWym60WCh2https://t.co/WWym60WCh2pic.twitter.com/WWym60WCh2https://t.co/WWym60WCh2pic.twitter.com/WWym60WCh2
- You can access climate related studies, materials for @Irish_Aid key partner countries, policy briefings and more...#CBA11 @IIED https://twitter.com/IIED/status/880060931811815424 …