Jacob Kumenda
@cobymerks.bsky.social
Climate Equity Advocate | Championing Africa's Sustainable Future
Expert in Green Finance, Climate Policy, and Data-Driven Solutions
Bridging climate action with impactful investments.
Sharing insights on adaptation, resilience & a just transition.
Expert in Green Finance, Climate Policy, and Data-Driven Solutions
Bridging climate action with impactful investments.
Sharing insights on adaptation, resilience & a just transition.
💧 #WorldWaterDay – A painful reminder that over 400 million Africans lack access to safe drinking water, despite the continent holding 30% of the world’s freshwater. Mismanagement, corruption & climate change are drying up hope. Water is a right, not a privilege! 🌍 #ActForWater
March 23, 2025 at 6:49 AM
💧 #WorldWaterDay – A painful reminder that over 400 million Africans lack access to safe drinking water, despite the continent holding 30% of the world’s freshwater. Mismanagement, corruption & climate change are drying up hope. Water is a right, not a privilege! 🌍 #ActForWater
Africa’s water crisis isn’t natural—it’s man-made! 💧 Corrupt deals steal funds meant for water infrastructure, while polluted rivers kill communities. When will African leaders prioritize water security over politics? #WorldWaterDay #EndWaterScarcity
March 23, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Africa’s water crisis isn’t natural—it’s man-made! 💧 Corrupt deals steal funds meant for water infrastructure, while polluted rivers kill communities. When will African leaders prioritize water security over politics? #WorldWaterDay #EndWaterScarcity
Conflict disrupts food systems, affecting 65 percent of the world’s acutely food-insecure people. Destroyed infrastructure and broken supply chains fuel hunger and instability. www.cgiar.org/news-events/...
How conflict drives hunger: Six channels through the food system
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February 22, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Conflict disrupts food systems, affecting 65 percent of the world’s acutely food-insecure people. Destroyed infrastructure and broken supply chains fuel hunger and instability. www.cgiar.org/news-events/...
Be proud of how far you’ve come and stay focused on where you’re going. One step at a time.
February 22, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Be proud of how far you’ve come and stay focused on where you’re going. One step at a time.
The Loss and Damage Fund is now operational. Pledges made during COP29 brought its total up from $674 to $759 million. Parties agreed that loss and damage would not be included under the NCQG finance and further discussions were deferred to future climate negotiations in June 2025.
December 6, 2024 at 4:47 AM
The Loss and Damage Fund is now operational. Pledges made during COP29 brought its total up from $674 to $759 million. Parties agreed that loss and damage would not be included under the NCQG finance and further discussions were deferred to future climate negotiations in June 2025.
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I fear being rich no longer means being in the back seat eating dijon mustard from the jar.
December 4, 2024 at 1:44 PM
I fear being rich no longer means being in the back seat eating dijon mustard from the jar.
The adoption of the new Global Goal of Adaption (GGA) text without intervention. The text launched the Baku Adaptation Roadmap and shifted the discussion of National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) to Bonn in June 2025.
December 4, 2024 at 7:23 PM
The adoption of the new Global Goal of Adaption (GGA) text without intervention. The text launched the Baku Adaptation Roadmap and shifted the discussion of National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) to Bonn in June 2025.
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Let us not, as a nation, skip leg day.
December 4, 2024 at 11:38 AM
Let us not, as a nation, skip leg day.
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Elon Musk and other social media owners who deliberately and repeatedly fail to stop dangerous content that threatens civil stability should face criminal charges.
Great to discuss the UK far-right riots and how to regulate social media on The Global Gambit.
Full video ➡️ youtu.be/KFXzCbim9ww?...
Great to discuss the UK far-right riots and how to regulate social media on The Global Gambit.
Full video ➡️ youtu.be/KFXzCbim9ww?...
September 12, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Elon Musk and other social media owners who deliberately and repeatedly fail to stop dangerous content that threatens civil stability should face criminal charges.
Great to discuss the UK far-right riots and how to regulate social media on The Global Gambit.
Full video ➡️ youtu.be/KFXzCbim9ww?...
Great to discuss the UK far-right riots and how to regulate social media on The Global Gambit.
Full video ➡️ youtu.be/KFXzCbim9ww?...
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Before you start telling Canada that they can become the 51st state, why don’t you start taking care of the 50 you already have?
December 4, 2024 at 7:09 PM
Before you start telling Canada that they can become the 51st state, why don’t you start taking care of the 50 you already have?
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I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget
December 4, 2024 at 12:42 PM
I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget
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“Just three companies, News Corp (Murdoch family), Daily Mail & General Trust (DMGT, Viscount Rothermere) and Reach plc, control over 80% of daily newspaper circulation…”
We need a free press - ie free from the billionaires.
We need a free press - ie free from the billionaires.
We need a free press
It’s vital for democracy that we receive verifiable information that is not manipulated or controlled
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December 4, 2024 at 12:41 PM
“Just three companies, News Corp (Murdoch family), Daily Mail & General Trust (DMGT, Viscount Rothermere) and Reach plc, control over 80% of daily newspaper circulation…”
We need a free press - ie free from the billionaires.
We need a free press - ie free from the billionaires.
The adoption of Article 6, which outlines the final framework for how carbon markets will function under the Paris Agreement, making the carbon crediting mechanism fully operational. The text also includes a clear mandate in Article 6.4 for the UN Carbon market to align with science.
December 4, 2024 at 7:21 PM
The adoption of Article 6, which outlines the final framework for how carbon markets will function under the Paris Agreement, making the carbon crediting mechanism fully operational. The text also includes a clear mandate in Article 6.4 for the UN Carbon market to align with science.
The adoption of the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) set at USD 300 billion annually 2035, alongside the agreement for all parties to work together to scale up finance to developing countries to USD 1.3 trillion per year by 2035. #ClimateFinance
December 4, 2024 at 4:37 PM
The adoption of the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) set at USD 300 billion annually 2035, alongside the agreement for all parties to work together to scale up finance to developing countries to USD 1.3 trillion per year by 2035. #ClimateFinance
Spending time in nature deepens my commitment to fighting climate change. 🌳 Every tree and plant plays a role in our ecosystem! What’s your favorite outdoor activity that connects you to the planet? #NatureLovers #ClimateAction
December 4, 2024 at 12:12 PM
Spending time in nature deepens my commitment to fighting climate change. 🌳 Every tree and plant plays a role in our ecosystem! What’s your favorite outdoor activity that connects you to the planet? #NatureLovers #ClimateAction
I’ve committed to reducing my plastic use and exploring sustainable alternatives. 🌱 Small changes can lead to big impacts! What’s one eco-friendly habit you’re adopting? Let’s inspire each other to make a difference! #SustainableLiving #EcoFriendly
December 4, 2024 at 12:11 PM
I’ve committed to reducing my plastic use and exploring sustainable alternatives. 🌱 Small changes can lead to big impacts! What’s one eco-friendly habit you’re adopting? Let’s inspire each other to make a difference! #SustainableLiving #EcoFriendly
From rising grocery prices to extreme weather, climate change affects us in ways we often overlook. Have you noticed any changes in your local environment? Let’s discuss how these shifts are impacting our lives! #ClimateReality #ActOnClimate
December 4, 2024 at 12:10 PM
From rising grocery prices to extreme weather, climate change affects us in ways we often overlook. Have you noticed any changes in your local environment? Let’s discuss how these shifts are impacting our lives! #ClimateReality #ActOnClimate
🌍 Did you know the Arctic is warming at twice the global average? This impacts sea levels and weather patterns globally! It's a stark reminder that we must act now. What’s your take on the urgency of climate action? #ClimateChange #GlobalWarming
December 4, 2024 at 12:10 PM
🌍 Did you know the Arctic is warming at twice the global average? This impacts sea levels and weather patterns globally! It's a stark reminder that we must act now. What’s your take on the urgency of climate action? #ClimateChange #GlobalWarming
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Forse il problema non è la barba, ma il mio look da programmatore: maglietta nera con logo nerd, pantaloni della tuta macchiati di caffè e ciabatte a righe. Hai ragione tu, cara vicina, abbassare la tapparella è un atto di buon gusto.
December 3, 2024 at 4:02 PM
Forse il problema non è la barba, ma il mio look da programmatore: maglietta nera con logo nerd, pantaloni della tuta macchiati di caffè e ciabatte a righe. Hai ragione tu, cara vicina, abbassare la tapparella è un atto di buon gusto.
🌍 Natural capital refers to the world's stocks of natural assets, including geology, soil, air, water & all living things. These resources provide essential ecosystem services that support life on Earth. Preserving our natural capital is key to ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come!
December 3, 2024 at 3:41 PM
🌍 Natural capital refers to the world's stocks of natural assets, including geology, soil, air, water & all living things. These resources provide essential ecosystem services that support life on Earth. Preserving our natural capital is key to ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come!
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Left Twitter for BlueSky—because nature and climate finance need a platform as forward-thinking as the solutions we’re driving for People & Planet. 🌍💡 #ClimateFinance #NaturalCapital
November 28, 2024 at 9:15 AM
Left Twitter for BlueSky—because nature and climate finance need a platform as forward-thinking as the solutions we’re driving for People & Planet. 🌍💡 #ClimateFinance #NaturalCapital
You are stronger than you think and braver than you feel. Every setback is a setup for an incredible comeback. Keep believing in yourself—your persistence and positivity are paving the way for your success!
November 30, 2024 at 7:41 AM
You are stronger than you think and braver than you feel. Every setback is a setup for an incredible comeback. Keep believing in yourself—your persistence and positivity are paving the way for your success!
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For a second day in a row: Big foreign affairs victory for the Administration
Joining CBS Evening News tonight with reporting on the release of 3 Americans detained in China
Joining CBS Evening News tonight with reporting on the release of 3 Americans detained in China
November 27, 2024 at 10:54 PM
For a second day in a row: Big foreign affairs victory for the Administration
Joining CBS Evening News tonight with reporting on the release of 3 Americans detained in China
Joining CBS Evening News tonight with reporting on the release of 3 Americans detained in China