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in 2019, plastics generated 1.8 billion metric tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions – 3.4% of the global total.

A creative sign at in Johor Bahru, Malaysia brought home the connection between the pollution and climate crises.

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Government leaders, businesses, and civil society organizations gather in Johor Bahru, Malaysia to discuss climate solutions in Asia and the Pacific, one of the most vulnerable regions to the impacts of climate change. Philstar.com

Government leaders, businesses, and civil society organizations gather in Johor Bahru, Malaysia to discuss climate solutions in Asia and the Pacific, one of the most vulnerable regions to the impacts of climate change. #APClimateWeek #APCW2023 @PhilstarNews
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At the Asia Pacific Climate Week in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, Asian indigenous peoples are calling for increased involvement and inclusion of indigenous peoples in the implementation of climate solutions. Philstar.com

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Now plenary session on regional stocktake, moderated by Mary Ann Manja Bayang highlighting vulnerabilities indigenous peoples to climate change, and critical role protecting the land

Now #APClimateWeek plenary session on regional stocktake, moderated by Mary Ann Manja Bayang highlighting vulnerabilities indigenous peoples to climate change, and critical role protecting the land
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Amazing youth capacity building session at 🇲🇾 focused on youth human library.

Methods of story telling, mapping, discussions & shared perspective & experiences enabled youths to learn from each other + suggest best approaches to initiate community led solutions.

Amazing youth capacity building  session at #APClimateWeek 🇲🇾 focused on youth human library.

Methods of story telling, mapping, discussions & shared perspective & experiences enabled youths to learn from each other + suggest best approaches to initiate community led solutions.
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In the past two decades, the Asia-Pacific region has suffered more from extreme weather events than anywhere else in the world.

Here are 3️⃣ things you should know about in the region and how we're supporting countries to take bold .

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On Day 2 at , youth delegates from across APAC led & engaged in youth affiliated & side events to share their voices on:
💚Innovative solutions to climate adaptation & mitigation
💚Intergenerational dialogue
💚Climate-resilient food system
💚Youth stocktake

On Day 2 at #APClimateWeek, youth delegates from across APAC led & engaged in youth affiliated & side events to share their voices on:
💚Innovative solutions to climate adaptation & mitigation
💚Intergenerational dialogue
💚Climate-resilient food system
💚Youth stocktake
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will be the defining issue of the lifetime of young people.

Meet 4️⃣ young leaders from Asia-Pacific, who are leading change through legal empowerment, awareness campaigns, local climate solutions and green entrepreneurship: go.undp.org/5Caa

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Day 4 : youth joined 2 interactive events, Road to COP28 Intersectionality & Inclusivity of Youth in Climate Advocacy & Youth4Capacity #3 Human Library Workshop to reflect on their key takeaways using systems change approach & share community-led initiatives.

Day 4 #APClimateWeek: youth joined 2 interactive events, Road to COP28 Intersectionality & Inclusivity of Youth in Climate Advocacy & Youth4Capacity #3 Human Library Workshop to reflect on their key takeaways using systems change approach & share community-led initiatives.
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At 2023 in Johor Bahru, Malaysia🇲🇾, delegates are sharing their pledges and calls-to-action on bamboo “pineapples”🎍🍍

Here are a few of the inspiring messages and some of the impressive artwork.

At #APClimateWeek 2023 in Johor Bahru, Malaysia🇲🇾, delegates are sharing their pledges and calls-to-action #ForPeopleForPlanet on bamboo “pineapples”🎍🍍

Here are a few of the inspiring messages and some of the impressive artwork. 
#APCW2023
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Asia-Pacific Climate Week 2023 is now underway in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

Stay tuned for discussions on regional challenges, innovative solutions, and accelerating collaboration on .

Full schedule here: apcw2023.com

Asia-Pacific Climate Week 2023 is now underway in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

Stay tuned for discussions on regional challenges, innovative solutions, and accelerating collaboration on #ClimateAction.

Full #APClimateWeek schedule here: apcw2023.com
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70% of indigenous populations are located in Asia-Pacific.

For a climate-resilient future, we need to better integrate traditional knowledge into adaptation research and practices, and share climate know-how using creative avenues. go.undp.org/y98U

70% of indigenous populations are located in Asia-Pacific.

For a climate-resilient future, we need to better integrate traditional knowledge into adaptation research and practices, and share climate know-how using creative avenues. go.undp.org/y98U

#APClimateWeek
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This year's starts on 13 November in Malaysia.

Governments, scientists & civil society across the Asia-Pacific region are coming together to discuss climate solutions around energy, transport, land use, health & more.

Learn more & join us: go.undp.org/UhcT

This year's #APClimateWeek starts on 13 November in Malaysia.

Governments, scientists & civil society across the Asia-Pacific region are coming together to discuss climate solutions around energy, transport, land use, health & more.

Learn more & join us: go.undp.org/UhcT
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Explore the intersection of feminism and the just energy transition in Asia! Join the Asia Feminist Coalition tomorrow at the Asia Pacific Climate Week in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. 🌏📷

Explore the intersection of feminism and the just energy transition in Asia! Join the Asia Feminist Coalition tomorrow at the Asia Pacific Climate Week in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. 🌏📷 #Feminism #JustTransition #APClimateWeek
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Ahead of the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28 UAE), UN Human Rights Asia actively participated in the Asia Pacific Climate Week 2023 (APCW) concluded last week in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

Ahead of the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (@COP28_UAE), @OHCHRAsia actively participated in the Asia Pacific Climate Week 2023 (APCW) concluded last week in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. #APClimateWeek
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🌏🎤 Day 1 Highlights: Opening Remarks from UN Climate Change World Bank UN Environment Programme Asia Pacific UNDP in Asia and the Pacific set the scene for 2023: from adaptation & mitigation, L&D, biodiversity, vision & ambition, innovation, creativity & financing, just transition to youth & IPs ahead of .

🌏🎤 Day 1 Highlights: Opening Remarks from @UNFCCC @WorldBank @UNEP_AsiaPac @UNDPasiapac set the scene for #APClimateWeek 2023: from adaptation & mitigation, L&D, biodiversity, vision & ambition, innovation, creativity & financing, just transition to youth & IPs ahead of #COP28.
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Asia-Pacific Climate Week 2023 is about to kick off in Johor Bahru, Malaysia🇲🇾

Join us live for the opening and stay tuned for updates: youtube.com/live/cT6pfTp1x…

Asia-Pacific Climate Week 2023 is about to kick off in Johor Bahru, Malaysia🇲🇾

Join us live for the opening and stay tuned for #ClimateAction updates: youtube.com/live/cT6pfTp1x…

#APClimateWeek #APCW2023
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Leaders are meeting in Malaysia this week for the to explore solutions to the most pressing climatic issues facing the region.

Discover 8 projects that are leading by example and embracing nature-based solutions in the Asia-Pacific: unep.org/news-and-stori…

Leaders are meeting in Malaysia this week for the #APClimateWeek to explore solutions to the most pressing climatic issues facing the region.

Discover 8 projects that are leading by example and embracing nature-based solutions in the Asia-Pacific: unep.org/news-and-stori…
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