The Global South House was formed to address the imbalance in global financial flows towards climate action, nature, and people in the global South. It aims to ensure that more resources reach local actors, especially Indigenous Peoples, traditional communities, youth-led initiatives, and gender-focused agendas. The members of the Global South House are locally rooted funds that operate from the ground up, with democratic, accessible, and transparent funding mechanisms. These funds prioritize proximity to communities, allowing for rapid response mechanisms and building trust with marginalized groups most affected by climate impacts. The funds prioritize community involvement and decision-making in resource allocation, with transparent governance models to reduce risks and costs for funders. They focus on intersectional and community-driven monitoring and learning systems, aiming to redistribute power to communities and strengthen autonomy for systemic change.
Author: Iied
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Strengthening urban resilience through collaboration: lessons from India, Kenya, Myanmar and the Philippines | International Institute for Environment and Development
Various organizations in India, Kenya, Myanmar, and the Philippines are implementing nature-based strategies to improve water and green resource management, address flood risks, and empower vulnerable communities in urban areas. The focus is on community leadership and collaboration to build inclusive, climate-resilient cities rooted in local priorities. These efforts will be showcased at the Resilient Cities Forum, aiming to encourage collaborations among funders, city governments, researchers, practitioners, and private-sector organizations. The Urban Resilience Strategic Exchange (URSE) platform, co-chaired by UK FCDO's CLARE program and the Adaptation Research Alliance, brings together funders, research institutions, and city partners to align strategies for inclusive, locally-led urban resilience. The videos highlight the importance of locally-led adaptation and community expertise in building climate-resilient cities, with a focus on empowering marginalized groups to shape policies and investments affecting their lives.
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Forced evictions and climate change: on risk, CO2 emissions and anti-eviction struggles | International Institute for Environment and Development
Housing rights groups are collaborating with grassroots and civil society organizations to document violations related to evictions, particularly in the context of climate events. Research indicates that forced evictions not only exacerbate community vulnerabilities but also hinder efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Global groups are actively exploring the intersection of climate change and anti-eviction efforts to better understand and address the impacts. Activities are underway to expand arguments against evictions by highlighting their detrimental effects on both communities and climate change mitigation goals.
https://www.iied.org/forced-evictions-climate-change-risk-co2-emissions-anti-eviction-struggles