Global Resilience Partnership

🌾 Introducing the 19 shortlisted candidates for the RAIN 3 Challenge! From climate-smart agriculture to regenerative aquaculture, these changemakers are advancing resilient, community-driven agricultural solutions across East Africa. Shortlisted candidates will receive tailored mentorship through the Leadership Academy in Nairobi before final winners are selected. 🌍 These innovations reflect the kind of locally led solutions that can help deliver adaptation and resilience at scale. 🔗 Read the blog to meet the candidates: https://lnkd.in/db_f9x5A Munich Re Foundation Shockwave Foundation #AdvancingResilience #RAINChallenge #ClimateResilience #AgriculturalInnovation #ResilienceInAction #EastAfrica

💡 Learn how Knowledge into Use Awards winner Sekola Adat uses plant music to connect Dayak tradition, science, and conservation in Borneo. 🌿🎶 Through bioelectric soundscapes and ancestral stories, children become storytellers and guardians of the forest, blending ancient wisdom with modern tech to preserve cultural traditions and promote living in harmony with nature. https://bit.ly/4cDgAQc

Evidence shows that investing in resilience reduces the need for humanitarian assistance — but how can we effectively assess what works? Don’t miss this upcoming webinar hosted by the GRP, University of California, Davis, and the University of Arizona’s Institute for Resilience. We’ll explore what sets resilience impact assessment apart — and what minimum standards we can agree to agree on. The session will highlight mapping efforts, real-world case studies, and key opportunities to improve decision-making for communities facing shocks and stresses such as drought or conflict. 📅 22 April 2025, 7:00 PT, 10:00 ET, 16:00 CET, 17:00 EAT 🔗https://bit.ly/4ciVaaS #Resilience #ImpactAssessment #ClimateResilience #EvidenceToAction Global Resilience Partnership University of California, Davis University of Arizona Simone Verkaart Ayan Mahamoud Tim Frankenberger Sophie Javers Greg Collins Mo Alloush Jose D. López-Rivas

🌍 Do you have an idea to help proven land restoration solutions reach more farmers and communities across the Sahel and the Great Green Wall region? The K4GGWA Innovation Facility is looking for ideas that scale sustainable agricultural practices, not just in one village, but across regions or countries. If you're working in one of the 11 Great Green Wall countries and have a bold, practical idea that goes beyond tree planting or business expansion, apply today! 💡Apply by 17 April 2025 for a chance to receive visibility, recognition, and financial support. Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4bnVWmo CIFOR-ICRAF

🌐🦈 Attending #CBA19? Make sure to catch the Shark Tank Programme! We are excited to be back at the 19th International Conference on Community-Based Adaptation (CBA19), and we’re leading the Shark Tank (previously known as the Dragons’ Den) once again! This session brings together participants to pitch innovative policy and business ideas to a panel of expert 'sharks' with real-world investment experience. It’s a chance to shape bold, locally-led solutions that can attract real support. If you'll be there, you do not want to miss it! https://bit.ly/3ElWHjS Ping: International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) Jesper Hörnberg

🟡 Partner Spotlight! Partnership is at the heart of what we do. Today, we're excited to spotlight the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), one of our new Partners! IITA is a leading research organisation working to transform agriculture across the African continent. Through cutting-edge innovations, climate-smart solutions, and collaborative efforts, IITA empowers farmers and communities to build sustainable livelihoods and resilient food systems. From improving soil health to developing high-yielding, climate-resilient crops, IITA is shaping a future where agriculture drives inclusive growth and environmental sustainability. Learn more about IITA and all our Partners: https://bit.ly/3ROJL9a

⏰ Deadline approaching soon! Only a day remaining till we close applications. Don't miss your chance to apply for the RISE Urban Challenge—submit your innovative urban resilience solutions now before it's too late! Apply today: https://lnkd.in/dv3akTxc #RISEUrbanChallenge #AdvancingResilience #UrbanResilience #ClimateAction

Our latest blog features the reflections of GSTP interns and youth experts on their journey through the WYSER Leaders programme. Discover how their unique perspectives are driving meaningful change and contributing to global resilience. 💼🌍 🔗 Read the blog through our link: https://bit.ly/3EfWVJg Juvenal Deoscori Anita Yeboah Zainab Zahid #WYSERLeaders #GSTP #YouthEmpowerment #ClimateAction #advancingresilience #GlobalResiliencePartnership #YoungLeaders

📣 Evidence shows that investing in resilience reduces the need for humanitarian assistance — but how can we effectively assess what works? Don’t miss this upcoming webinar hosted by the Global Resilience Partnership, University of California, Davis, and the University of Arizona’s Institute for Resilience. We’ll explore what sets resilience impact assessment apart — and what minimum standards we can agree to agree on. The session will highlight mapping efforts, real-world case studies, and key opportunities to improve decision-making for communities facing shocks and stresses such as drought or conflict. 📅 22 April 2025, 7:00 PT, 10:00 ET, 16:00 CET, 17:00 EAT 🔗https://bit.ly/4ciVaaS #Resilience #ImpactAssessment #ClimateResilience #EvidenceToAction Global Resilience Partnership University of California, Davis University of Arizona Simone Verkaart Ayan Mahamoud Tim Frankenberger Sophie Javers Greg Collins Mo Alloush Jose D. López-Rivas

📢 Call for proposals! 🌱There is still time to apply! The Resilience Innovation through Scaling Entrepreneurship (RISE) Urban Challenge seeks to scale innovative solutions for climate-resilient urbanisation, particularly in informal settlements. Only 9% of urban climate investments currently target adaptation and resilience, but we’re working to change that. Winners will receive a tailored leadership and mentoring programme, communications support, be connected to investors, and up to US$50,000. 🗓️Applications close 11 April 2025 🖇️Learn more: https://bit.ly/3QJjd8P #RISEUrbanChallenge