Season’s Greetings from the Africa Research and Impact Network (@arin-africa.bsky.social). As the year comes to a close, we are grateful for collaboration, learning, and shared commitment with our partners and communities. Wishing you a warm and restful festive season ✨

As COP30 negotiators deliberate, @arin-africa.bsky.social urges leaders to ground adaptation governance in justice, inclusion, and context. Read ARIN’s full position: bit.ly/4owaXIC #COP30 #ARINatCOP30

Nearly 1 in 4 people in Central & WA are adolescents, yet many face early marriage, unsafe births & gender-based violence. How can we build a sustainable future for their health & wellbeing? Join @IDRC_CRDI's #ThrivingInSafety webinar on Nov 13 for this critical discussion. lnkd.in/dUqgYkxC

The COUNTDOWN ENDS TOMORROW! ⏳ 1 DAY LEFT until the Pan-African Conference on Environment, Climate Change & Health kicks off in Nairobi. 🔗 FINAL REGISTRATION: pan-africanconference.com

7 DAYS! 🤯 Only one week left until the Pan-African Conference on Environment, Climate Change & Health in Nairobi. This is your FINAL CALL to secure your spot and help bridge science to policy for a climate-resilient Africa. Register now: pan-africanconference.com

🔥 8 DAYS LEFT to turn the tide! 🔥 The question is not if climate & health crises will impact Africa, but how severely. Data shows a stark reality. Are we just observing, or acting? Oct 21-24, Emara Ole Sereni, Nairobi. Last chance to register: pan-africanconference.com #ECHAfrica25

Ahead of #ECHAfrica25 (21–24 Oct, Nairobi), @CNBCAfrica spoke with Dr. Joanes Atela of @arin-africa.bsky.social on why global funding is key to Africa’s climate action. 🎥 Watch: bit.ly/3J90F1K 🔗 Register: pan-africanconference.com #ECHAfrica25 #Climate #Finance

ARIN is at the #LREBClimateSummit! We’re connecting science, policy, and community voices under the theme “Investing in Climate Solutions, Finance, Innovation & Action.” @MMUST_Kenya | Oct 14–16, 2025 #ClimateAction #LAMA

Is Africa prepared for the combined threat of climate change and health crises? ⏰ 9 DAYS to the Pan-African Conference on Environment, Climate Change and Health! This is your last chance to register & join experts to bridge science to policy. Register: pan-africanconference.com #ECHAafrica25

It’s #MazingiraDay 🌿 12 days to the Pan-African Conference on Environment, Climate & Health in Nairobi. Let’s turn awareness into action, from #Mazingira to policy! pan-africanconference.com #ECHAfrica25

12 days to go! One continent. One conversation — linking climate, health, and environment into one African agenda. Join the movement 🔗 pan-africanconference.com #ECHAfrica25

Innovation meets impact! We’re proud to have TNO – Innovation for Life as an official sponsor of the Pan-African Conference on Environment, Climate Change and Health (21–24 Oct, Nairobi). 🔗 Register now: pan-africanconference.com #ECHAfrica24 #ScienceToPolicy

13 days to go! Africa’s brightest minds in climate, health & environment are converging in Nairobi to turn science into action. Don’t watch the change — be part of it. Oct 21–24 | Nairobi pan-africanconference.com #ECHAfrica25 #ScienceToPolicy

Powering a Healthier Africa! KenGen is the Official Sponsor of the Pan-African Conference on Environment, Climate Change and Health: Science to Policy! Let's turn sustainable science into life-saving action. 📅 21–24 October 2025 📍 Nairobi, Kenya 🔗 Register to Attend: pan-africanconference.com

15 days to go! 🌍 Africa’s climate, health & environment leaders meet in Nairobi to turn science into action. Be part of the solution. pan-africanconference.com #ECHAfrica25 #ClimateHealth #ScienceToPolicy

When history looks back at this moment, will it see a data dump or a movement? The Rockefeller Foundation is proud to partner in the Pan-African Conference on Environment, Climate Change and Health. 16 days to go! 21–24 October 2025 | 📍 Nairobi pan-africanconference.com

19 days! Climate change is rewriting Africa’s health story. Be in Nairobi (21–24 Oct) as science drives policy at #ECHAfrica25. pan-africanconference.com

Whose indicators count in climate adaptation? 🌍 Join the 3rd LAMA Pre-COP30 webinar with Roy Otieno Odongo (Homa Bay County). Explore community-led indicators & GESI measures. 📅 Oct 3 | ⏰ 2–4 PM EAT 🔗 bit.ly/46PkTq8 #GGA #LAMA #PreCOP30

⏳ 20 days to go! Nairobi hosts the Pan-African Conference on Environment, Climate & Health — shaping Africa’s voice ahead of #COP30. 👉 Register: pan-africanconference.com #ECHAfrica25 #ScienceToPolicy

⏳ 21 days to go! Africa’s climate–health voice for #COP30 is being shaped in Nairobi. Be part of the Pan-African Conference on Environment, Climate & Health: Science to Policy. 👉 pan-africanconference.com #ECHAfrica25 #ScienceToPolicy #ClimateHealth

⏳ 22 days to go! Africa’s future is on the line, join leaders shaping a united climate–health agenda ahead of #COP30. 📍 Nairobi | 21–24 Oct 🔗 pan-africanconference.com #ECHAfrica25 #ScienceToPolicy #ClimateHealth

25 Days Left! With 25 days until the Pan-African Conference on Environment, Climate and Health: Science to Policy (21–24 October 2025), we are bridging research and policy to address Africa’s adaptation gaps ahead of COP30. 📍 Emara Ole-Sereni, Nairobi 🔗 Register: pan-africanconference.com

⏳ 26 days to go! Africa’s health & climate future can’t wait. Join the Pan-African Conference on Environment, Climate & Health: Science to Policy — 21–24 Oct, Nairobi. 👉 Register: pan-africanconference.com #ECHAfrica25 #ClimateAndHealth

Community-led Indicators: Whose Metrics Matter? 📅 Oct 3 | 2–4 PM EAT 🔗 Register: bit.ly/3VvHO3C Discover how community-driven adaptation indicators connect with, and challenge, national and global frameworks. #GGA #LAMA #Metrics #COP30

‪ ⏳ 27 days to go! Join the Pan-African Conference on Environment, Climate & Health: Science to Policy Nairobi | 21–24 Oct 2025 Register: pan-africanconference.com #ECHAfrica25

Despite major commitments, 90% of climate finance misses grassroots actors in Africa. Join ARIN Friday Reviews this Friday as we explore how Local Knowledge can close the gap. 🗓️ Sept 26 | 3–4:30PM EAT 🔗 bit.ly/47imvtp #ARINFridayReviews #ClimateFinance #Adaptation

The Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) can be a game-changer for climate resilience, but only if it aligns with Africa’s lived realities & local leadership. As #COP30 nears, @arin-africa.bsky.social’s Dr Joanes Atela calls for turning global ambition into local action. 👉 bit.ly/3VtM6IE #GGA #COP30

Join ARIN’s IDRC-funded LAMA project, with STEP Change, for the 3rd Pre-COP30 webinar on: Community-led Indicators – Whose Indicators Count? Oct 3 | 2–4 PM EAT bit.ly/46PkTq8 #GGA #LAMA #PreCOP30

Great to be at the APM for the #LEEPS Alliance for Evidence and Equity in Policymaking in Africa (#AEEPA). Our own Dr. Akinyi & Edna Kowenje presented on @arin-africa.bsky.social 's progress, as we work with partners to build a more data-driven future for Africa. #SDGs

This week’s #ARINFridayReviews explores how Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can drive climate action & resilience. 19 Sept 2025 | ⏰ 3–4:30PM EAT Register: bit.ly/47imvtp Speaker: Tizgowere Msiska, ARIN Fellow #ClimateAction #CSR

Every transition has a story. Africa’s is about justice, knowledge & resilience. Coming up shortly: ARIN’s Joanes Atela joins the #LEEPS dialogue on shaping fair low-carbon economies. 🔗 bit.ly/4g7B0m9 #ClimateAction #JustTransition

Proud moment! Tonui Charles of @arin-africa.bsky.social joined 78 global experts under the #UNFCCC UAE–Belém Work Programme, shaping 100 indicators for the #GlobalGoalOnAdaptation. Through #LAMA, ARIN is linking local metrics to global frameworks. #ACS2 #GGA

This morning at #ACS2 in Addis: Side event- Locally Led Adaptation Metrics for Africa (#LAMA) Finance Access, thro @arin-africa.bsky.social ’s flagship initiative on locally led adaptation, funded by @IDRC_CRDI @ipcc.bsky.social @cdkn.org @southsouthnorth.org @CleanTechHub @FCDOGovUK

Honored to meet James Murombedzi (UNECA) and Ernest Afiesimama (WMO Africa) — their insights are enriching SoAR2025 and Africa’s adaptation story! #SoAR2025 #ACS2

Tomorrow at #ACS2, @arin-africa.bsky.social & @AfricaAdaptInit convene partners at Best Western Plus Addis Ababa to shape the State of Adaptation Report (#SoAR25). African-led evidence, African voices, for #COP30. #ARINatACS2

Beyond the talk, @arin-africa.bsky.social is at #ACS2 to ensure African-led evidence drives global policy toward #COP30. From #LAMA on #GGA, #SoAR25, #BCRUP, to NDC financing, we’re showing up strong at #ACS2. #ARINatACS2

Great to host Dr. Christine Grüning (Frankfurt School) at @arin-africa.bsky.social yesterday for an engaging discussion with our NDC financing team. Fresh perspectives as we prepare for Adaptation Futures 2025. #ClimateFinance #NDCs #AdaptationFutures

Join us this week for #ARINFridayReview with Ann Wanjiru Irungu Topic: Building Communities of Practice for Climate & Health in Africa 5 Sept | 3–4:30 PM EAT Register: bit.ly/47imvtp #Transdisciplinarity #ClimateChange #Africa

Vacancy | REF: VAC/001/25 @arin-africa is recruiting a Post-Doctoral Fellow (Climate Adaptation) to support our Locally Led Adaptation Metrics for Africa (#LAMA) Project. Deadline: Sept 15, 2025 Apply here: bit.ly/3JuI1Bo #Hiring #PostDoc #LAMA

Call for #EOIs: #ARINFellows Help shape Africa’s climate finance future. Contribute to regional dialogues & the State of Evidence Report on Climate Finance in Africa, 2026. Apply by Sept 7 More info: bit.ly/45EXK9E #ClimateFinance

We’re in Machakos for the cdknetwork #LLA Workshop to explore what truly makes adaptation locally led. At @arin-africa.bsky.social , we link these insights to our Locally Led Adaptation Metrics for Africa (#LAMA) Project, shaping how adaptation is measured & validated from the ground up.

From regulation to action: NEMA Kenya is stepping up as co-convenor of the Pan-African Conference on Climate, Health & Environment Be in the room where Africa’s future is being shaped. Register now: pan-africanconference.com

It was great engaging with the GIZ Climate Office team last week in Nairobi. @arin-africa.bsky.social shared insights on adaptation and resilience, and explored new pathways for collaboration. #ClimateAction #Resilience

It was a significant moment as @arin-africa.bsky.social ’s ED, Dr Joanes Atela, met Prof Kivutha Kibwana, Amb. Mbasi (UCLGAfrica) & Mr Peter Odhengo (KenyaTreasury) to advance the Financing Locally Led Climate Action (#FLOCCA) & Building Climate Resilience of the Urban Poor (#BCRUP) programmes.

Africa can’t afford siloed solutions. That’s why @Environment_Ke is co-convening the first-ever Pan-African Conference, where forests, environment, health & climate unite. Seats are filling fast. Register today: pan-africanconference.com

Each region in Africa will require a different mix of fuels to reach universal clean cooking access – shaped by local infrastructure, affordability & the available resources. LPG provides access for over 60% of newly connected households through 2040 👉 iea.li/4f0z7Hp

Earlier today in Machakos, @arin-africa.bsky.social ED Dr. Atela joined the Building Climate Resilience with the Urban Poor (BCRUP) Project workshop. He noted BCRUP as a case study for the GGA, with lessons feeding into ARIN’s upcoming SoAR 2025. #BCRUP #SoAR2025

Science meets policy! KEMRI co-convenes the Pan-African Conference on Environment, Climate & Health: Science to Policy — 21–24 Oct, Nairobi. Register now: pan-africanconference.com #ECHAfrica25 #ScienceToPolicy

Africa faces rising health & environmental risks from climate change. #CHANCE Network is co-convening the Pan-African Conference to drive #SDG17 partnerships for climate, health & environment solutions. Register to attend: pan-africanconference.com #ECHAfrica25 #ClimateHealth #SDG17

On #WorldHumanitarianDay we’re reminded that compassion must guide solutions to our biggest challenges, from climate to health. Join us at the Pan-African Conference to put science, policy & humanity in action. Register: pan-africanconference.com #ECHAfrica25