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Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) @globalresilience.bsky.social · 1h

⭐ We’re thrilled to highlight one of our Partners, Groundswell International!

Learn more about key takeaways from their training and pilot programmes supporting communities to organise and promote agroecology through local committees.

➡️ bit.ly/4qgW9PA
@groundswellint.bsky.social

Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) @globalresilience.bsky.social · 1d

🌍 Join us for an interactive training series based on a UCT GSB case study exploring the social, environmental, and economic challenges in Uganda’s coffee industry, featuring Mountain Harvest Coffee. Learn, engage, and be inspired by real-world lessons.

💡 https://bit.ly/48FQwDW

Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) @globalresilience.bsky.social · 2d

Development & Climate Days 2025 will take place online on 30 October!

The digital-first format will open participation worldwide and focus on three priorities: locally led climate action, financing resilience and innovation for transformation.

https://bit.ly/46InalX

Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) @globalresilience.bsky.social · 7d

🎉We’re pleased to announce the finalists of the #TECH4Resilience Challenge!
The finalists will receive a period of mentoring, support to scale, and opportunities to connect with potential funders.

https://bit.ly/4pS7Zzm

Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) @globalresilience.bsky.social · 8d

🌍 The future of coffee in Uganda

Join our interactive training based on the Harvard Case Study of Mountain Harvest Coffee, exploring how climate change is reshaping business, communities, and ecosystems.

21 Oct 15:00 | 23 Oct 10:00 | 24 Nov 10:00 | 25 Nov 15:00

💡 https://bit.ly/48FQwDW

Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) @globalresilience.bsky.social · 9d

📢Development & Climate Days 2025 will take place online on 30 October!

The digital-first format will open participation worldwide and focus on three priorities: locally led climate action, financing resilience and innovation for transformation. 🌍

https://bit.ly/46InalX

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Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) @globalresilience.bsky.social · 12d

Resilience Day at #ClimateWeekNYC (22 Sept) brought bold ideas & tough questions — from stress-testing solutions to a Shark Tank for Investible NAPs 💡

Missed it? Stream the full recording here: https://bit.ly/3KtMy7r

#AdvancingResilience #ClimateAction #COPResilienceHub #RacetoResilience

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William Sisson @wsisson.bsky.social · 16d

The @wbcsd.bsky.social, in partnership with @globalresilience.bsky.social, is launching the Climate Resilience Awards for Business.

They recognize companies that are leading the way in building resilience across their operations, in their supply chains, and in the communities they serve.

Climate Resilience Awards for Business – Now Open until 18th October 2025 | WBCSD

Launch of the Climate Resilience Awards for Business- open until 18th October The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and Global Resilience Partnership are collaborating on a ne...

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Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) @globalresilience.bsky.social · 15d

Are you driving impact in climate resilience?

@wbcsd.bsky.social and GRP are launching a new award to celebrate businesses driving climate adaptation and resilience.

Finalists will be announced ahead of COP30 Brazil.

Learn more:
www.globalresiliencepartnership.org/launch-of-th...

Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) @globalresilience.bsky.social · 20d

🌍✨🇰🇪 How can tradition and innovation work together to build resilience?

Learn how Maasai communities are leading conservation efforts that protect ecosystems, strengthen pastoralist livelihoods, and empower women.

https://bit.ly/47WAHID
By: Simone Verkaart, Jeske van de Gevel, PhD ( June K

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Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) @globalresilience.bsky.social · 21d

Last month, our secretariat met in Sweden 🇸🇪

At GRP, our meetings are about a balance between work, learning, and celebrating the spirit of being together 🌍

#AdvancingResilience

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Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) @globalresilience.bsky.social · 22d

🚨 What impact does the 100WEEKS Cash+ program have on children’s development?

On Oct 2 at 16:00 CET, 100WEEKS and researchers will share new findings from Ivory Coast showing how Cash+ improves early childhood brain development.

📍 bit.ly/42C38rV

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Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) @globalresilience.bsky.social · 24d

❓💡 How is your business building climate resilience?

WBCSD and GRP have launched a new award to spotlight companies taking bold action on adaptation.

🏆 Categories: Strategic Leadership, Partnerships, SME Innovation
📅 Apply by 18 Oct

🔗 bit.ly/4pe34bN

Launch of the Climate Resilience Awards for Business- open until 18th October - Global Resilience Partnership

WBCSD and GRP have launched the Climate Resilience Awards for Business to spotlight companies that advance climate resilience through innovative approaches, collaboration, and measurable impact across...

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Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) @globalresilience.bsky.social · 26d

Today is the UN Day for South–South Cooperation.

Informality shapes daily life — and resilience — in many Southern cities. This paper unpacks the equity and decision-making implications.

Read the full paper: bit.ly/47FjB27

#SouthSouthCooperation #UrbanResilience #Equity #Informality

📸 ©: Pexels

Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) @globalresilience.bsky.social · 27d

This year’s Climate Week is an important moment on the road to COP30, and we invite you to join us at the Resilience Hub to connect, learn, and exchange ideas on building a more resilient future.

#ClimateWeekNYC #ResilienceHub #GRP #ClimateAction #ClimateJustice

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Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) @globalresilience.bsky.social · 27d

The Global Resilience Partnership is heading to Climate Week NYC.

As one of the Resilience Hub's managing partners, we’ll convene partners, communities, and leaders to showcase resilience solutions, elevate diverse voices, and drive inclusive climate action.

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Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) @globalresilience.bsky.social · 27d

🍃WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development and GRP have launched a new award to recognise businesses leading on climate adaptation and resilience.

🏆 Categories: Strategic Leadership, Partnerships, SME Innovation
📅 Submissions: 3 September – 18 October

Learn more: bit.ly/4pe34bN

Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) @globalresilience.bsky.social · Sep 8

🌍 The AFC Fellowship is a leadership programme connecting rising leaders from the Global South & North to strengthen capacity, build bridges & tackle the climate crisis.

🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/42dfTJk

Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) @globalresilience.bsky.social · Sep 5

🌍 If you are building agricultural solutions with tech-enabled innovation, this is your chance to join the SAIS Investment Readiness Programme 2026. The programme offers tailored support, funding access, and investor connections to help you grow.

📅 28 September 2025
🔗 vc4a.com/giz-sais/2026/

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Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) @globalresilience.bsky.social · Sep 4

Are you driving impact in climate resilience?

@wbcsd.bsky.social and GRP are launching a new award to celebrate businesses driving climate adaptation and resilience.

Finalists will be announced ahead of COP30 Brazil.

Learn more:
www.globalresiliencepartnership.org/launch-of-th...

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Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) @globalresilience.bsky.social · Sep 2

💡 Call for Proposals: UK PACT is funding innovative Nature-based Solutions projects supporting Kenya’s just transition.

🗓️ Deadline: 26 Sept 2025, 17:00 EAT
Details & apply: bit.ly/4mHTDPV

Call for Proposals open: Nature-based Solutions in Kenya

We are pleased to announce that the UK PACT programme has launched a new funding opportunity in Nigeria in the Clean Energy Transition sector.

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Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) @globalresilience.bsky.social · Sep 1

Happy New Month!

A new month brings fresh opportunities to build resilience and drive impactful solutions for a sustainable future.

What are you looking forward to this month? Share your ideas in the comments! 👇

#Happynewmonth #Advancingresilience #ClimateResilience

Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) @globalresilience.bsky.social · Aug 27

💡Missed our #TECH4Resilience webinar? Watch it here 🎥 bit.ly/41ot7CJ

We’re seeking AI-driven solutions to boost humanitarian preparedness, reduce climate impacts or strengthen Anticipatory Action.

Up to USD 50,000 + mentoring available. Apply by 31 Aug 👉 bit.ly/3U8eS0U

Webinar: TECH4Resilience Challenge – Harnessing AI to tackle climate and humanitarian crises

On 19 August, GRP hosted a webinar on the Technology for Evolving Challenges in Humanitarian Contexts (TECH) 4 Resilience Challenge. TECH aims to surface innovations that apply Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance humanitarian preparedness and response. The challenge is looking for solutions that either address and reduce the impacts of extreme climate events in emergency settings or strengthen and improve Anticipatory Action (AA) frameworks to better manage crises before they escalate. TECH provides customised support to maximise each initiative’s impact, align initiatives with potential funders, and increase visibility.

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Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) @globalresilience.bsky.social · Aug 25

The GRP team has been spotted in Sweden! 🇸🇪

Last week, we brought our team together for an energising in-person meeting — packed with big ideas, shared laughs, and real moments of alignment 💭🗺️

📸 Swipe through for some behind-the-scenes moments!

#GRPTeam #InPersonMoments #SwedenMeetUp

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Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) @globalresilience.bsky.social · Aug 1

The TECH4Resilience Challenge is live!

Together with the Gates Foundation and the Trafigura Foundation, we're looking for AI solutions that aid communities in climate and humanitarian crises. Receive up to $50K in funding and mentoring.

Apply by 23:59 GMT on 31 Aug.

Details here: bit.ly/3U8eS0U

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