Communities which are most at risk from the impacts of climate
change will benefit from Scottish Government funding which will
support them to prepare for climate changes ahead.
The Scottish Government will provide £40,000 to Regions4 to
deliver a project focused on the emerging area of ‘just
resilience'.
The term broadly refers to actions which prepare countries and
regions for the known impacts of climate change – whilst
recognising that those least responsible for climate change are
often most impacted by it.
The project will help create a standardised definition of the
term and identify examples of best practice – to help countries
in global south access funding to prepare for the impacts of
climate change, such as flooding, fire and disease. It will also
assess bids from communities within Regions4 partner regions and
match relevant projects with suitable funding.
The Scottish Government will also provide £200,000 to help
develop cholera vaccine testing in Malawi and Zambia. These
countries have been experiencing a surge of cases brought about
by the impacts of climate change. This funding builds on the
Scottish Government's existing partnerships with both countries,
and will strengthen local capacity for vaccine testing,
distribution and delivery.
Acting Net Zero Secretary said: "Climate justice is
at the heart of COP29 - and the Scottish Government is working to
ensure that it supports and champions the voice of communities
from the global south.
“Just Resilience has the potential to make a significant impact
upon the lives of those most affected by climate change and this
project represents a rare opportunity for the Scottish Government
to lead on an emerging field of climate action in a way that is
in line with our climate justice principles.
“By supporting the development of a globally recognised
definition of just resilience, as well as identifying examples of
best practice – countries and regions will be able to better
identify opportunities for funding and support.
“Ensuring that everyone has access to safe and effective vaccines
is also critical – as cases of diseases such as cholera become
more prevalent as a direct consequence of climate change.
“These two projects are the latest examples of our work as a good
global citizen and further developing the resilience of countries
in the global south against the impacts of climate change.”
Speaking about the Just Resilience fund, Regions4 Secretary
General, Natalia Uribe said: “Scotland's contribution to
the Just Resilience Project shows an invaluable commitment to
advancing climate and biodiversity action that is both fair and
inclusive. This support allows Regions4 to bring the concept of
Just Resilience to life by capturing and sharing transformative
actions from subnational governments in the Global South.
“By establishing frameworks, sharing best practices, and
fostering collaboration, we are building the capacity of local
governments to implement resilient solutions that prioritize the
needs of communities most vulnerable to climate impacts.
Together, we are working to empower these communities, ensuring
that they are equipped to face climate challenges and have a
central role in protecting our shared future."
Background:
More information on vaccine testing: Global health -
International development - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)
