new Countries also need financial help to deal with the problems climate change is already causing. Less than 1% of the global funding directed toward climate change is earmarked for health issues. But on Saturday, international development banks and funds like the Green Climate Fund, as well as nonprofits like the Rockefeller Foundation, announced $1 billion in new commitments to fund health and climate-related projects. Jess Beagley, policy lead of the Global Climate and Health Alliance, wrote in a statement that the commitment is "a tremendous addition to current levels of climate and health finance."... — NPR, 8h ago

new We seek innovative projects utilizing transdisciplinary approaches to better adapt to, mitigate, or reverse the combined, deleterious effects of climate change on health, women’s lives, and agriculture. Preference will be given to innovations that are formulated locally or adapted from other contexts. We are especially interested in locally led, system-level innovations that are scalable and sustainable and cross-cutting solutions at the intersection of multiple scientific and engineering disciplines. This request for proposals by Grand Challenges partners will provide innovators with seed grants of up to USD 200,000 each for a period of 24 months to execute their visionary projects. — The Rockefeller Foundation, 13h ago

new The Federal government, led by the Department of Energy and the National Nuclear Security Administration, has provided decades of funding and policy support for many fusion research approaches. Today’s breakthrough in laser fusion energy and important advances in other fusion approaches, makes it essential that government and private capital work together to assure successful and accelerated fusion energy commercialization for our nation. The impact can be monumental. — CFACT, 1d ago

new Delving into philanthropic organizations’ role in supporting climate action, Dagnet says that while some positive dynamics have emerged on loss and damage, much work remains to be done. “Let us not forget that economic and non-economic losses and damages cost several hundreds of thousands of dollars each year.” She says there is a need to prioritize investments in supporting adaptation efforts, acknowledging the urgent need for resilience in the face of climate change impacts. She is hopeful as diverse group of eleven philanthropic organizations committed on December 2 to develop a joint strategic plan, joining the global chorus of voices calling for increased funding and action on climate adaptation. — Inter Press Service, 1d ago

new ...3. Research and Innovation: Birmingham City University is committed to producing impactful research. The institution promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring that its research is relevant and addresses both local and global challenges. Over the years, BCU has made notable contributions in areas such as health, business, and the creative industries. — Rebellion Research, 1d ago

new Climate change and food insecurity are interconnected crises. Developing transformative solutions that address local needs and build long-term resilience requires a combination of science, innovation, and the integration of local voices. ClimBeR, in collaboration with its diverse network of partners, works to transform the adaptive capacity of food, water, and land systems through a collective effort that is grounded in strong science, includes and amplifies local and indigenous voices, involves multiple sectors and stakeholders, and co-creates tools and platforms to bridge gaps in climate information. — CGIAR, 2d ago

new In summary, though the field of science is facing unprecedented challenges, there are innovative startups like Labfront tackling systemic challenges in health research. Through cost reduction and technological innovation, these companies are not merely addressing a fragmented system; they are reshaping the entire landscape of scientific research. This endeavor is about more than just financial efficiency; it's about creating a fairer, more accessible framework for scientific inquiry, promising widespread benefits for the research community and society. — Science Times, 2d ago

new Building on the research findings, the study identified five key areas of focus for MDBs that would help scale up their investment for urban climate finance. Recommendations put forward include increasing volumes and share of urban climate finance in the total climate finance mix of MDBs while maintaining their steadfast commitment to prioritizing adaptation, with a specific focus on cities that are most vulnerable to climate change; leveraging existing MDB concessional funding and partnering with international climate funds to develop operating modes and instruments tailored to subnational investment needs; provision of technical assistance aimed at supporting national policy reform and closing cities’ planning-to-investment gaps; and promoting risk-mitigation instruments to increase private sector engagement, among others. — CPI, 2d ago

new This supports the Prime Minister announcing major funding for climate projects and stressing the need for ambitious, innovative and pragmatic action. — ReliefWeb, 2d ago

new The Health Cluster has appealed for US$ 12.7 million to support health services, including trauma care, physical rehabilitation, and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS). To date, only 41% of this funding has been secured, leaving a substantial funding gap of US$7.5 million. Closing this gap is crucial to ensuring that the affected populations receive the vital assistance they desperately need during this challenging period. — ReliefWeb, 2d ago

new The United States has also championed the use of innovative financial approaches across the MDBs, including guarantee platforms, hybrid capital, and securitization. As one example, we aim to support the Innovative Finance Facility for Climate in Asia and the Pacific (IFCAP) at the Asian Development Bank, which could mobilize as much as $15 billion in new climate finance. We are also pushing the MDBs to maximize the impact of private capital mobilization reforms by increasing investor co-financing, creating robust private capital mobilization goals and metrics, and increasing data transparency. Measures already adopted or under consideration are expected to increase MDB lending capacity by $200 billion over 10 years, and additional work remains to build on this year’s progress. — United States Department of State, 2d ago