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Ovais Sarmad

@OvaisSarmad

Congenital optimist: doing my part for a sustainable planet & respectful living for ALL | Former @UNFCCC Deputy Executive Secretary (ASG) | Former @IOM

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WRI Climate(@WRIClimate) 's Twitter Profile Photo

To limit the devastating effects of climate change, will require immediate action to transform nearly every sector - we call for acceleration of systemwide transformations by establishing ambitious, timebound sectoral targets. 📣

Learn more: bit.ly/3xPTs0H

To limit the devastating effects of climate change, #NDCs will require immediate action to transform nearly every sector - we call for acceleration of systemwide transformations by establishing ambitious, timebound sectoral targets. 📣 Learn more: bit.ly/3xPTs0H
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World Resources Inst(@WorldResources) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📢The Group of Seven (G7) countries announced at a ministerial meeting that they will shut down coal-fired by 2030-2035, or on a timeline consistent with the 1.5 C degree temperature limit🏭🌏

Jennifer Layke, Global Director, Energy, WRI says, “Stamping an end date…

📢The Group of Seven (G7) countries announced at a ministerial meeting that they will shut down coal-fired #powerplants by 2030-2035, or on a timeline consistent with the 1.5 C degree temperature limit🏭🌏 @JenniferLayke, Global Director, Energy, WRI says, “Stamping an end date…
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Ovais Sarmad(@OvaisSarmad) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Scientists and comedians join forces to get climate crisis message across theguardian.com/environment/20…

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Greenpeace International(@Greenpeace) 's Twitter Profile Photo

'Countries are legally bound to protect their citizens from climate change. Until they do so, those who suffer the most will have to insist on their basic rights being respected.' nature.com/articles/d4158…

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Ovais Sarmad(@OvaisSarmad) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The weather experiment that really flooded Dubai. As humanity contemplates another large-scale experiment in our atmosphere, there is another, even bigger one, waiting to be resolved. Its solution is simple: stop burning fossil fuels. theconversation.com/the-weather-ex… via The Conversation

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UN Climate Change(@UNFCCC) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The climate crisis is not a problem for someone else to solve in the future.

It's an emergency that affects us all NOW, no matter where we are 🌍

It is only together that we can tackle climate change.

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The climate crisis is not a problem for someone else to solve in the future. It's an emergency that affects us all NOW, no matter where we are 🌍 It is only together that we can tackle climate change. Happy #MultilateralismDay
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The Diplomatic Club(@TheDiplomaticCl) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This month Team TDC met Advisory Board members Mr Ovais Sarmad, Former Deputy Executive Secretary of UN Climate Change and Mr Anil Pratham IPS (retd). We are thankful for your time and the valuable Inputs shared for TDC growth strategy and future programs
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This month Team TDC met Advisory Board members Mr Ovais Sarmad, Former Deputy Executive Secretary of UN Climate Change and Mr Anil Pratham IPS (retd). We are thankful for your time and the valuable Inputs shared for TDC growth strategy and future programs . #Advisory #Member
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United Nations Geneva(@UNGeneva) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Multilateralism is based on founding principles such as consultation, inclusion and solidarity.

On today , let us recall the importance of multilateral solutions to face the challenges of our time.

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Multilateralism is based on founding principles such as consultation, inclusion and solidarity. On today #MultilateralismDay, let us recall the importance of multilateral solutions to face the challenges of our time. buff.ly/3w6fJqo
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Fatih Birol(@fbirol) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, International Energy Agency has launched a new online resource tracking global progress on the key energy goals agreed at

Developed with UN Climate Change, it will be updated regularly with the latest IEA data & analysis, supporting policy makers as they aim to turn climate promises into action ⬇️

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Prof Michael E. Mann(@MichaelEMann) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In today's fractured media environment, it's possible for polluters to pursue a multi-pronged strategy that promotes climate denial among conservatives & climate despair/doom/disillusionment among progressives. The strategy is to undermine any sense of both urgency and agency.

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Ovais Sarmad(@OvaisSarmad) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Carbon dioxide acts like Earth’s thermostat: The more of it in the air, the more the planet warms.

In 2023, global levels of the greenhouse gas rose to 419 parts per million, around 50 percent more than before the Industrial revolution. nytimes.com/interactive/20…

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Ovais Sarmad(@OvaisSarmad) 's Twitter Profile Photo

With the 7th cohort of Citizens for Public Leadership, had an interesting & interactive session today on the key aspects of progress, challenges, political issues, process of negotiations and COPs of UN Climate Change. Emphasized the importance of ethical, moral and responsible leadership in public policy.

With the 7th cohort of @CPLFellows, had an interesting & interactive session today on the key aspects of progress, challenges, political issues, process of negotiations and COPs of @UNFCCC. Emphasized the importance of ethical, moral and responsible leadership in public policy.
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António Guterres(@antonioguterres) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The end of the fossil fuel age is coming.

It is unstoppable.

Finance is essential to supercharge the shift & seize the benefits of resilient economies powered by renewables.

Let’s keep working for the ambitious that people & planet deserve.

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The Earth Commission(@SafeJustPlanet) 's Twitter Profile Photo

have, from the outset, not only taken on safety & justice, but [we] also want [them] to be a bit more forward-leaning, a bit closer to society”

Earth Commission’s Co-Chair Prof. Johan Rockström explains the importance of defining boundaries

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Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research PIK(@PIK_Climate) 's Twitter Profile Photo

is likely to reduce future global income by about 19% until 2050 compared to a world with no climate change,finds new PIK study nature with PIK scientist Leonie Wenz. Most strongly affected are countries like South Asia & Africa.
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#Climatechange is likely to reduce future global income by about 19% until 2050 compared to a world with no climate change,finds new PIK study @Nature with PIK scientist @Leonie_Climate. Most strongly affected are countries like South Asia & Africa. 👉pik-potsdam.de/en/news/latest…
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Achim Steiner(@ASteiner) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📣🔥 Get ready for UN 2.0 Week from 22 to 26 April!

SAVE THE DATE - Featuring an opening segment with the United Nations SG António Guterres , the DSG Amina J Mohammed, other inspiring leaders & me!

Here is more: 🔗 week.un-two-zero.network

📣🔥 Get ready for UN 2.0 Week from 22 to 26 April! SAVE THE DATE - Featuring an opening segment with the @UN SG @antonioguterres , the DSG @AminaJMohammed, other inspiring leaders & me! Here is more: 🔗 week.un-two-zero.network
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