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June 13, 2025 | Spain, France, South Korea, Canada, Germany, Italy, EUI, Climate | Share this update
From June 9-13, 2025, the 3rd UN Ocean Conference was hosted in Nice, France, ending with over 170 countries adopting a joint declaration committing to urgent measures for ocean conservation and sustainable use.
The event featured 55 heads of state and government as well as upwards of 15,000 participants from civil society, business, and science. The Nice Ocean Action Plan, combining this declaration with voluntary pledges, was said to mark renewed global political will for marine protection.
Key commitments included:
37 countries, led by Panama and Canada, launched the High Ambition Coalition for a Quiet Ocean, while Canada pledged US$9 million to the Ocean Risk and Resilience Alliance. UN agencies and global partners also launched a co-design process for One Ocean Finance to unlock billions in new financing from ocean-dependent industries and blue economy sectors.
Nineteen more states ratified the Marine Biodiversity Treaty, bringing total signatures to 136 and ratifications to 50 states, plus the EU. Ten more ratifications are needed for the Agreement to enter into force. The 4th UN Ocean Conference, in 2028, will be co-hosted by Chile and the Republic of Korea.
June 4, 2025 | UK, US, Canada, Climate | Share this update
On June 4, 2025, new findings from the Global Climate and Health Alliance showed that only 21 of 195 countries party to the UNFCCC Paris Agreement have submitted updated NDCs for 2035, nearly four months past deadline with most NDCs mentioning health benefits, such as reduced air pollution, but few including systems to track health outcomes.
The GCHA reviewed 11 countries’ NDCs and found that while many reference health benefits, only the UK’s plan includes specific air quality monitoring. Kenya’s NDC aims for 100% renewable energy and a 35% emissions cut by 2035, yet does not explicitly measure air pollution benefits. Brazil’s NDC focuses on deforestation and fossil fuel transition but lacks clarity on new oil extraction and zero deforestation pledges. The US, after submitting its plan, has withdrawn its targets, weakening global momentum.
Recent NDCs highlight varied approaches: New Zealand targets “super pollutants” but is seen as unambitious; Japan’s continued fossil fuel use has significant health impacts; Canada is phasing out coal; and the UAE is developing a national monitoring system. However, most plans fall short of the 1.5°C goal, with the UK as a notable exception.
The World Bank estimates that halving global exposure to dangerous air pollution by 2040 would require annual investments to rise from US$9 billion in 2020 to US$14 billion in 2040. Despite this, climate finance commitments remain inadequate, and the ;abbrUS exit further strains resources.
November 19, 2024 | Canada, Gender Equality, Climate, Global Health, Nutritious Food Systems | Share this update
On November 19, 2024, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau concluded his participation at the G20 Leaders Summit where he announced over CAD68 million (US$49 million) in new investments to address organized crime and drug smuggling, as well as support climate action and protection for women and girls.
Funding included:
Trudeau also secured Canada’s participation in two key global partnerships - the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty and the Global Clean Power Alliance. Throughout the summit, Trudeau also participated in various G20 working sessions to advance progress on global peace and security, focusing on Ukraine and the Middle East.
November 15, 2024 | Canada, Climate | Share this update
On November 15, 2024, Canada announced nearly CAD13 million (US$9 million) for the Building Climate Resilience from Indigenous Perspectives project, which aims to support climate resilience and Indigenous-led climate action projects in Bolivia, Colombia, Guatemala, and Peru in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada.
The project is a partnership between the BCAFN and Save the Children Canada, the ONAMIAP, and the ECMIA Sur.
The funding will help advance nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation by strengthening climate governance in Indigenous communities and creating space for knowledge sharing.
November 12, 2024 | Canada, Gender Equality, Climate | Share this update
On November 12, 2024, Canadian Minister of International Development Ahmed Hussen announced CAD35 million (US$25 million) to support gender equality and women’s empowerment initiatives across Africa.
The funding supports a range of projects to strengthen gender equality, human rights, supporting women’s leadership, and improving access to essential services, with an emphasis on collaboration with local organizations and communities to ensure sustainable and culturally appropriate solutions.
Funding announcements included:
November 7, 2024 | Canada, Education, Agriculture, Gender Equality, Nutritious Food Systems, Family Planning, Climate, Global Health | Share this update
On November 7, 2024, Canada announced a total of CAD231 million (US$166 million) to support a series of flagship initiatives for peace and security in Africa, as well as building stronger and mutually beneficial partnerships by supporting economic empowerment, climate change action, and gender equality.
The funding was announced by Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of International Development, and Minister of International Trade and Economic Development on the margins of the Canada-African Union Commission High-Level Dialogue in Toronto, Ontario.
Canadian Minister of International Development Ahmed Hussen announced nearly CAD177 million (US$127 million) in funding to advance women’s and youth’s economic and social empowerment, support climate-change adaptation, and skills enhancement through the following projects:
Hussen also announced initiatives to strengthening partnership to reduce poverty, provide humanitarian assistance, support economic development, and empowering youth by:
Additionally, Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly announced CAD54 million (US$39 million) in funding for flagship initiatives and projects in the following key focus areas: peace and security, good governance, strengthened people-to-people ties, and enhancing Canada’s diplomatic footprint. This includes by:
November 6, 2024 | Canada, Agriculture, Climate | Share this update
On November 6, 2024, Canada’s Minister of International Development Ahmed Hussen announced CAD10 million (US$7 million) to support industry-relevant skills training for young people in Egypt’s agribusiness sector.
The funding will support CICan to work with local partners and the Egyptian Ministry of Education and Technical Education to support over 20,000 students with technical training, internships, and career counselling. The project will set up an innovative learning hub to help youth gain climate-smart skills and join the agribusiness industry.
November 4, 2024 | Canada, Climate | Share this update
On November 4, 2024, Canadian Minister of International Development Ahmed Hussen announced over CAD50 million (US$36 million) over the next four years for the UNHCR.
The funding will help the UNHCR respond to the critical humanitarian and protection needs of refugees and other displaced populations around the world in the face of escalating conflicts, persecution, and the effects of climate change.
October 29, 2024 | Canada, Gender Equality, Climate | Share this update
On October 29, 2024, Canadian Minister of International Development Ahmed Hussen attended COP16 where he announced CAD62 million (nearly US$45 million) for global biodiversity and Indigenous empowerment, with a particular focus on Latin America.
The funding includes:
September 24, 2024 | Canada, Gender Equality, Climate | Share this update
On September 24, 2024, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced CAD203 million (US$151 million) for SRHR, gender equality, global peace and security, and climate change at the UNGA and the Summit of the Future.
New funding included:
At the UNGA, Trudeau reaffirmed Canada’s support for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, strengthening democratic institutions globally, and defending Ukraine. Trudeau also welcomed six new members to Canada’s Global Carbon Pricing Challenge, which calls on countries to price carbon to cover 60% of global emissions by 2030.
US$ amounts are cited directly from sources; in the absence of an official conversion, they are calculated using the previous week's average of the US Federal Reserve's daily exchange rates.
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