#ZeroZero at COP20 (day 1)

How can we achieve zero poverty and zero net emissions within a generation? Participants at the 12th Development and Climate Days at COP20, organised by IIED, RCRC Climate Centre, ODI and CDKN, explored this issue through innovative approaches and incisive dialogue. This is what happened...

  1. striking: Future economic growth does not have to copy the high-carbon, unevenly distributed model of the past. #ZeroZero @granoff&nicolai
  2. Zero Poverty Zero Emissions #zerozero our vision starts here! We are growing it together over the next two D&C days http://t.co/EsjabS8ASs
    Zero Poverty Zero Emissions #zerozero our vision starts here! We are growing it together over the next two D&C days pic.twitter.com/EsjabS8ASs
  3. Now starting Zero Poverty Zero Emissions event with graphic artist Jorge Martin #zerozero #cop20 @LimaCop20 http://t.co/qWYmKX2cyK
    Now starting Zero Poverty Zero Emissions event with graphic artist Jorge Martin #zerozero #cop20 @LimaCop20 pic.twitter.com/qWYmKX2cyK
  4. Opening ice-breaker session at D&C Days #zerozero: the Snap! game. http://t.co/OZiIY24OrM
    Opening ice-breaker session at D&C Days #zerozero: the Snap! game. pic.twitter.com/OZiIY24OrM
  5. What a fun start to Development&Climate Change Days @LimaCop20. Very excited to be here! #zerozero @IIED @cdknetwork
  6. @SamBickersteth inspiring D&C Days: we can be optimistic about this goal, and there is power in us working together on this #zerozero agenda
  7. Pa Ousman Jarju Minister and Climate Envoy of the Gambia at #zerozero d&c days @LimaCop20 http://t.co/LdmqFd4sbK
    Pa Ousman Jarju Minister and Climate Envoy of the Gambia at #zerozero d&c days @LimaCop20 pic.twitter.com/LdmqFd4sbK
  8. Pa Ousman Jarju, The Gambia: 0 Poverty 0 Emissions means world security, houses for poor, climate smart agriculture #zerozero @envoyjarju
  9. Yolanda Kakabadse, presidenta de WWF, pide decir crisis del clima en vez de cambio climático porque expresa mejor qué ocurre #zerozero
  10. "The expression climate change does not deliver as climate crisis does": Yolanda Kakabadse, WWF president. #COP #zerozero #language
  11. "How do we change ourselves and our culture of waste?" Lets change how we manage our wealth, says Kakabadse @WWF #zerozero @IIED
  12. 《70% of the planet's tropical glaciers are in peru. 40% of those have disappeared》 WWF's Yolanda Kakabadse #ZEROZERO #COP20Lima
  13. "zero emissions is not ambitious - it is absolutely required - no matter what next" @cfieldciwedu suggests there is no debate on #zerozero
  14. Our challenge is: accept #energy needn't come from under earth & embrace energy efficiency @farhanaclimate #zerozero http://t.co/iViQRU4Q7A
    Our challenge is: accept #energy needn't come from under earth & embrace energy efficiency @farhanaclimate #zerozero pic.twitter.com/iViQRU4Q7A
  15. "Zero poverty zero emissions zero tolerance starting today" – @farhanaclimate ups the ante to three zeros #zerozero #zerozerozero
  16. @farhanaclimate:"why haven't we ended #poverty in 60 years?"we have accepted trade offs&incremental solutions.Let's get bolder! #zerozero
  17. Reducing global waste by one third could feed an extra 800 million people. #zerozero @cdknetwork
  18. Need to blend climate policies w/ social policies to support the poor. -@WorldBank's Jane Ebinger  http://ow.ly/Ftb5e  #cop20 #zerozero
  19. "Weather and climate shocks can bring those who escaped back into poverty" Jane Ebinger @wbclimatechange #cop20 #zerozero
  20. Jane Ebinger of @wbclimatechange closes first set of high-level panel remarks at D&C Days #zerozero. http://t.co/INkWsXoBLw
    Jane Ebinger of @wbclimatechange closes first set of high-level panel remarks at D&C Days #zerozero. pic.twitter.com/INkWsXoBLw
  21. Jane Ebinger of @wbclimatechange "actions 4 #zerozero provide opps 4 tackling a growing pop, build new incomes, resilient cities, and more"
  22. An active audience poses questions about injustices, zero tolerances, investment trajectories & energy options to our #zerozero panellists
  23. Zero net emissions is not a choice, it's our future & in every scenario you choose @tommitchell_odi discussing opportunities of #zerozero
  24. Zero tolerance of sustained poverty, recognising livelihoods depend on healthy biodiverse environment: #zerozero http://t.co/NjZtKwnQm3
    Zero tolerance of sustained poverty, recognising livelihoods depend on healthy biodiverse environment: #zerozero pic.twitter.com/NjZtKwnQm3
  25. Trickle down model of poverty eradication doesn't work in low carbon world, must change how we tackle extreme poverty @theilmatic #zerozero
  26. The climate agreement we end up with will have significant influence on our ability to achieve the SDGs #zerozero
  27. Bringing climate and poverty agendas close together to reach #zerozero #COP20 #IFADclimate http://t.co/rwksi7zV2m
    Bringing climate and poverty agendas close together to reach #zerozero #COP20 #IFADclimate pic.twitter.com/rwksi7zV2m
  28. .@willowbl00 - technology can help to facilitate what people are already doing themselves to solve development challenges #ZeroZero #COP20
  29. @willowbl00 asks what she needs to do to handover the #Zerozero agenda to the generation that comes after her. What do we say?
  30. Our job is not just to cope with climate change, it is to shine - Red Constanino from the Philippines, inspiring us to be bold #zerozero
  31. We don't need a grand plan - we need ideas that work and the heart to implement them - Red Constanino #zerozero #COP20
  32. A chance for speakers and participants and continue the dialogue on #zerozero over lunch http://t.co/YdlZ3z5h15
    A chance for speakers and participants and continue the dialogue on #zerozero over lunch pic.twitter.com/YdlZ3z5h15
  33. Our solar powered, light-than-air sculpture takes flight as we start 2 rethink possible transport futures #zerozero http://t.co/Eyn7vOgBon
    Our solar powered, light-than-air sculpture takes flight as we start 2 rethink possible transport futures #zerozero pic.twitter.com/Eyn7vOgBon
  34. The privileged will have options, the poor won't -we need to tackle #poverty + #climatechange together @WWF  http://bit.ly/1yqgggE  #zerozero
  35. Watch this 2min interview with Yolande Kakabadse at #zerozero on why we need to act on #poverty and #climatechange  http://bit.ly/1yqgggE 
  36. Another 2min interview at Dev&Climate Days2014 - Farhana Yamin argues we can achieve #zerozero through greener energy  http://bit.ly/1rZ7BjI 
  37. D&C Days resumes with a panel on financing actions to reach #zerozero, joined by Nanki Kaur, principal researcher for climate change @IIED
  38. "We must consider the needs of #cities as they're at the forefront of #climatechange mitigation & adaptation" #GreenClimateFund at #zerozero
  39. Challenges of current #climatefinance is it's short-term, doesn’t flow betw countries & doesn’t address needs of LDCs #development #zerozero
  40. Rapid-fire exchange in 'Lightning talks' session at D&C Days #zerozero covers infrastructure and many other topics. http://t.co/47yzOZyGi2
    Rapid-fire exchange in 'Lightning talks' session at D&C Days #zerozero covers infrastructure and many other topics. pic.twitter.com/47yzOZyGi2
  41. Negotiators should be required to attend the D&C days #zerozero
  42. Why #zerozero? To avoid the worst of .#climatechange, emissions need to peak everywhere by near 2030 at latest, target date to .#endpoverty
  43. Vital to channel funds to local households and communities – examples in #Nepal and #Ethiopia of #microfinance achieving this #zerozero
  44. D&C Days is about to get radical as we move into the next session #zerozero http://t.co/a1jkE8Sict
    D&C Days is about to get radical as we move into the next session #zerozero pic.twitter.com/a1jkE8Sict
  45. .@SiMacAnderson opens radical adaptation session: can the poor earn their way out of climate vulnerability? #zerozero http://t.co/rb1A70oK7a
    .@SiMacAnderson opens radical adaptation session: can the poor earn their way out of climate vulnerability? #zerozero pic.twitter.com/rb1A70oK7a
  46. 2 kinds of investment needed for radical adaptation: investment in systems & investment in direct action @IIED #zerozero @CUCSD
  47. Radical adaptation to #climatechange means "being far sighted, far-reaching, universal, not leaving anyone behind" #zerozero @IIED #COP20
  48. Artist Tomas Saraceno talks about his passion for #zerozero and his solar-powered, lighter-than-air sculptures  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIg0N1OH_fg&feature=youtu.be 
  49. At D&C Days #zerozero, Red Cross participants inside solar-powered, lighter-than-air sculpture. http://t.co/yMc5J6ADKF
    At D&C Days #zerozero, Red Cross participants inside solar-powered, lighter-than-air sculpture. pic.twitter.com/yMc5J6ADKF
  50. Fun and games to address a serious issue: how do we tackle the challenge of communicating #climate change? #zerozero http://t.co/ETaF56E3Df
    Fun and games to address a serious issue: how do we tackle the challenge of communicating #climate change? #zerozero pic.twitter.com/ETaF56E3Df
  51. Closing remarks @SaleemulHuq - cut off your ties when you walk in the door, we are here to work together #zerozero http://t.co/aiDrLaYXR9
    Closing remarks @SaleemulHuq - cut off your ties when you walk in the door, we are here to work together #zerozero pic.twitter.com/aiDrLaYXR9
  52. Absurdly lovely, challenging, interactive day at #zerozero. Bests: high schoolers creating a hands-on climate school, @RCClimate solidarity.
  53. Amazing times at #zerozero - here's the news from day one + see you tomorrow for more inspiring conversations #COP20  http://youtu.be/VehlhaXXPe4 
  54. That ends a great day of dialogue & debate on #zerozero within a generation @IIED @cdknetwork @RCClimate @ODIclimate. See you 2moro for more
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