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NRDC @nrdc.org · 21d

For decades, Robert Redford lent his voice to protecting wild places and clean air and water and fighting against climate change. He brought environmental issues into the cultural spotlight and inspired generations to act. Thank you, Bob. 💚

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Jake Schmidt - NRDC @jakeschmidt.bsky.social · Sep 4

What Could a New Adaptation Finance Goal Look Like? At COP30 countries should set an int'l adaptation finance goal. Here is analysis of the 7 potential scenarios that have been proposed. www.nrdc.org/bio/joe-thwa... from @joethwaites.bsky.social @adellethomas.bsky.social

Analysis of 7 int'l adaptation finance goals that could be set at COP30.

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Joe Thwaites @joethwaites.bsky.social · Aug 28

The #COP21 goal to double provision of adaptation finance is due this year. Heading into #COP30, governments are considering what could come next.

In this @nrdc.org piece, @adellethomas.bsky.social and I explore seven potential options for a new adaptation finance goal: www.nrdc.org/bio/joe-thwa...

What Could a New Adaptation Finance Goal Look Like?

Exploring seven potential scenarios for a new climate adaptation finance goal.

www.nrdc.org

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Albert Pinto @70sbachchan.bsky.social · Jul 29

why is the so IMF passive aggressive about countries doing industrial policy ?
title a report "Handle with Care" jeeeeez
check out these questions for naughty countries!
@nathanlane.bsky.social @jwmason.bsky.social
imf.org/en/Publicati...

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Joe Thwaites @joethwaites.bsky.social · Jul 23

Lots of commentary on the #ICJ advisory opinion on obligations of States in respect of #climate change.

One thing I haven't seen discussed yet, which could have major implications for climate negotiations where developed or developing country status is key to so many obligations, is para 226:

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Joe Thwaites @joethwaites.bsky.social · Jul 17

Tom Evans @globalsolidaritylevies.org and I were recently on @chathamhouse.org's Climate Briefing podcast to talk about the 4th Financing for Development conference, solidarity levies, and the Baku to Belém Roadmap to $1.3 trillion #climatefinance

Listen here: www.chathamhouse.org/2025/07/clim...

The Climate Briefing: FFD4, solidarity levies and the Baku to Belém Roadmap

Anna Åberg and Ruth Townend speak to Joe Thwaites and Tom Evans to explore the most important questions and issues around climate finance.

www.chathamhouse.org

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · May 14

We all have power. We all have a choice of how we use it.

"Whether we are casting a vote, filing a story, advising a minister, attending a protest, or writing a law – history will remember those who chose to act & those who looked away."

@pollyjhemming.bsky.social at the #ClimateIntegrity Summit

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Simon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · May 2

ANALYSIS: The UK's right-leaning newspapers have surpassed themselves, publishing even more editorials attacking Ed Miliband in the first four months of 2025 than they did in the full year of 2024

www.carbonbrief.org/...

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REI Union @reiunion.bsky.social · Apr 29

ICYMI: We have until 11:59 PM PT on May 1st to vote NO on REI's entire slate of Corporate Board candidates! Thousands of REI members nationwide have already submitted their ballots - can you head to VoteNoREI.com today and take 5 minutes to send your vote in?

A social media graphic with an urgent call to action:

"REI's Board Election ends at 11:59 pm PT on May 1st. Cast your ballot now: visit VoteNOREI.com"

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REI Union @reiunion.bsky.social · Apr 24

40-year REI members like Jeff know that REI isn’t the co-op it used to be. But it’s not too late for us to turn things around! We have until May 1st to make our voices heard in this year’s Board election. Can you follow Jeff’s lead and vote NO on REI’s corporate Board candidates at VoteNoREI.com?

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David Roberts @volts.wtf · Apr 7

We've failed to do what's needed, so it's important that, going forward, we stop trying. www.cfr.org/article/our-...

Our Approach to Climate Policy Has Failed. It’s Time for Climate Realism

U.S. policymakers need a new strategy to confront the risks of climate change, compete in the global energy transition, and stay the course regardless of which political party is in power. A doctrine…

www.cfr.org

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Joe Thwaites @joethwaites.bsky.social · Apr 2

Pleased to announce some significant upgrades to @nrdc.org's Climate Fund Pledge Trackers, with thanks to my excellent comms colleagues.

The graphics and tables are now interactive, embedable and downloadable.

Check them out here: www.nrdc.org/resources/cl...

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Joe Thwaites @joethwaites.bsky.social · Apr 2

Here's @nrdc.org's updated GCF @greenclimate.fund pledge tracker: www.nrdc.org/resources/gr...

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Joe Thwaites @joethwaites.bsky.social · Apr 2

Pleased to announce some significant upgrades to @nrdc.org's Climate Fund Pledge Trackers, with thanks to my excellent comms colleagues.

The graphics and tables are now interactive, embedable and downloadable.

Check them out here: www.nrdc.org/resources/cl...

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Joe Thwaites @joethwaites.bsky.social · Apr 1

Are we sure it's not an April Fools?

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Joe Thwaites @joethwaites.bsky.social · Apr 1

Oh my bad, the World Bank would never give up on "billions to trillions," it's obviously an April Fools! 🤡

Joe Thwaites @joethwaites.bsky.social · Apr 1

"A common misconception held us back—the belief, popularised as “from billions to trillions”, that private capital was sitting on the sidelines, ready to be deployed." World Bank President Ajay Banga

I wonder where that misconception came from?

Oh right, a report the World Bank led!

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Joe Thwaites @joethwaites.bsky.social · Apr 1

"A common misconception held us back—the belief, popularised as “from billions to trillions”, that private capital was sitting on the sidelines, ready to be deployed." World Bank President Ajay Banga

I wonder where that misconception came from?

Oh right, a report the World Bank led!

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Joe Thwaites @joethwaites.bsky.social · Mar 29

"There were huge doses of hypocrisy, no doubt. But we are witnessing now why hypocrisy and hope are generally to be preferred to cynicism. With the norms stripped away, we risk descending into a free-for-all." @adamtooze.bsky.social

Aid’s grim counter-revolution will prove self-defeating

Arguments for slashing overseas development assistance in favour of defence fail on their own terms

on.ft.com

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Friederike Roder @fredroder.bsky.social · Mar 26

Is Europe about to make the same mistake with green fuels it did with EV? Another take on the IMO negotiations:
www.lloydslist.com/LL1152995/IM...

IMO credit trading plan would help China corner green fuel market, UCL warns

The IMO risks handing China and Brazil the advantage in the future market for zero-carbon ship fuels if it approves a fuel standard with carbon trading instead of a levy next month, according to the UCL Energy Institute

www.lloydslist.com

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Climate Home News @climatechangenews.com · Mar 27

Comment: For Kenya, this levy is a lifeline. For the world, it’s a chance to choose sustainability over short-term profit.
buff.ly/KAJuMrh

Climate finance needs shipping industry to launch first global tax

A shipping tax is imperative for a sustainable trade system that can also generate climate finance for vulnerable countries

buff.ly

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Joe Thwaites @joethwaites.bsky.social · Mar 27

If the EU caves and agrees to volatile carbon trading rather than a stable levy, they deserve all the opprobrium they will get for failing to scale climate finance. An IMO levy could be a model for curbing emissions and raising climate finance, but it can only happen if Europe fights for it.

EU appears to back down on carbon levy on international shipping

Bloc set to accept compromise that would allow companies to trade carbon credits, in blow to climate finance

www.theguardian.com

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The Conversation Africa @africa.theconversation.com · Mar 23

💰 African nations need to improve tax collection from the wealthy to tackle severe debt levels and balance their books. 📉

theconversation.com/wealthy-afri...

#BusinessAndEconomy

Wealthy Africans often don’t pay tax: the answer lies in smarter collection - expert

African countries need to implement effective approaches to ensure wealthy citizens make a bigger tax contribution.

theconversation.com

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Joe Thwaites @joethwaites.bsky.social · Mar 13

While the situation is not good, I don't think the $100bn is in jeopardy:
1. MDBs are increasing their climate finance significantly which can offset bilateral cuts,
2. Many of the bilateral cuts will not kick in until after 2025, and
3. Several governments are ringfencing climate spending.

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Robinson Meyer @robinsonmeyer.bsky.social · Mar 12

Bill Gates has liquidated his climate policy and advocacy organization, laying off dozens of staff in Washington, Brussels, and elsewhere.

It’s another giant retrenchment for the billionaire, who had already slashed his climate grant budget last month. heatmap.news/climate/brea...

The Bill Gates Era of Climate Giving Has Ended

Breakthrough Energy is winding down its policy and advocacy office, depriving the Inflation Reduction Act of a powerful defender.

heatmap.news

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