LDC Initiative for Effective Adaptation and Resilience
@life-ar.bsky.social
LIFE-AR is an LDC-led, LDC-owned initiative to develop a long-term vision for delivering a climate-resilient future, in line with LDC needs and priorities.
More at https://www.life-ar.org
More at https://www.life-ar.org
Successful launch for LIFE-AR in The Gambia! This marks the beginning of the investment phase, where 8 ward all benefit from adaptation actions prioritised by communities. Well done The Gambia for putting together the systems and processes to make this new stage possible.
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Gambia Embraces Locally Led Climate Action with Launch of LIFE AR Framework
YouTube video by StarTV – The Gambia
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November 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Successful launch for LIFE-AR in The Gambia! This marks the beginning of the investment phase, where 8 ward all benefit from adaptation actions prioritised by communities. Well done The Gambia for putting together the systems and processes to make this new stage possible.
youtu.be/UxW4cm4UMHg?...
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Welcome to the incoming Chair of the LDC Climate Change group!
We are looking forward to working with you in 2026.
We are looking forward to working with you in 2026.
November 24, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Welcome to the incoming Chair of the LDC Climate Change group!
We are looking forward to working with you in 2026.
We are looking forward to working with you in 2026.
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Last ones standing, 24 hrs defending the group's position. At 08:00 - the package was agreed. It was a difficult night of huge compromises. We didn't win on all fronts, but we got tripling #adaptation finance by 2035!
Thanks for siding with 1.6 billion people.
A luta contiua!
Thanks for siding with 1.6 billion people.
A luta contiua!
November 22, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Last ones standing, 24 hrs defending the group's position. At 08:00 - the package was agreed. It was a difficult night of huge compromises. We didn't win on all fronts, but we got tripling #adaptation finance by 2035!
Thanks for siding with 1.6 billion people.
A luta contiua!
Thanks for siding with 1.6 billion people.
A luta contiua!
🇧🇹 Bhutan is leading the world in climate + well-being.
Bhutan shows that sustainability and human progress can go hand in hand.
With LIFE-AR, Bhutan is putting its long-term climate vision into action through community-driven, nationally owned resilience efforts.
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www.life-ar.org/en/news-blog...
Bhutan shows that sustainability and human progress can go hand in hand.
With LIFE-AR, Bhutan is putting its long-term climate vision into action through community-driven, nationally owned resilience efforts.
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www.life-ar.org/en/news-blog...
Balancing Development and Environmental Preservation in Bhutan
Bhutan is as a remarkable example of how ancient wisdom can guide modern sustainability. Joining LIFE-AR fits into this rich cultural background.
www.life-ar.org
November 24, 2025 at 8:04 AM
🇧🇹 Bhutan is leading the world in climate + well-being.
Bhutan shows that sustainability and human progress can go hand in hand.
With LIFE-AR, Bhutan is putting its long-term climate vision into action through community-driven, nationally owned resilience efforts.
👇
www.life-ar.org/en/news-blog...
Bhutan shows that sustainability and human progress can go hand in hand.
With LIFE-AR, Bhutan is putting its long-term climate vision into action through community-driven, nationally owned resilience efforts.
👇
www.life-ar.org/en/news-blog...
Real adaptation leadership means LDCs shaping priorities, driving delivery & influencing global systems for the most vulnerable. That’s what #LIFEAR is doing—scaling LLA, reshaping climate finance & turning COP30 ambition into action for resilient communities.
👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4XR...
👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4XR...
About LIFE-AR
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November 20, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Real adaptation leadership means LDCs shaping priorities, driving delivery & influencing global systems for the most vulnerable. That’s what #LIFEAR is doing—scaling LLA, reshaping climate finance & turning COP30 ambition into action for resilient communities.
👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4XR...
👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4XR...
In case you missed yesterday's call-to-action event at COP30, the replay is available in full here: youtu.be/-zwIUG6Vdoo?...
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November 15, 2025 at 3:40 PM
In case you missed yesterday's call-to-action event at COP30, the replay is available in full here: youtu.be/-zwIUG6Vdoo?...
A 15h, rejoignez LIFE-AR au pavillon du Sénégal pour une discussion passionnante sur l'adaptation menée au niveau local, avec des examples concrets du Burkina Faso, du Mali, de Madagascar et du Sénégal.
November 14, 2025 at 4:42 PM
A 15h, rejoignez LIFE-AR au pavillon du Sénégal pour une discussion passionnante sur l'adaptation menée au niveau local, avec des examples concrets du Burkina Faso, du Mali, de Madagascar et du Sénégal.
Our high level panel speakers - Follow online at cop-resilience-hub.org
November 14, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Our high level panel speakers - Follow online at cop-resilience-hub.org
Starting in a few minutes! If you are at COP30, join us for a networking breakfast followed by the LIFE-AR call-to-action. The event will gather high-level speakers for interesting conversations around the LDC leadership on adaptation and resilience.
November 14, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Starting in a few minutes! If you are at COP30, join us for a networking breakfast followed by the LIFE-AR call-to-action. The event will gather high-level speakers for interesting conversations around the LDC leadership on adaptation and resilience.
Rejoignez-nous demain vendredi 14 novembre au pavillon du Sénégal pour cet événement 100% francophone consacré à l'adaptation menée au niveau local.
November 14, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Rejoignez-nous demain vendredi 14 novembre au pavillon du Sénégal pour cet événement 100% francophone consacré à l'adaptation menée au niveau local.
October 29, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Pré-CdP30 au Burkina Faso : LIFE-AR a activement participé à la préparation de la session ordinaire annuelle du Comité national changement climatique (CNACC), rassemblant les acteurs travaillant sur le changement climatique dans le pays.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Pré-CdP30 au Burkina Faso : LIFE-AR a activement participé à la préparation de la session ordinaire annuelle du Comité national changement climatique (CNACC), rassemblant les acteurs travaillant sur le changement climatique dans le pays.
👉 www.facebook.com/reel/1511186...
👉 www.facebook.com/reel/1511186...
🌍 Want to stay updated on locally led climate action across LDCs?
Sign up for the LIFE-AR Newsletter for stories, insights & progress from Front Runner Countries.
📬 www.life-ar.org/en/newsletter/
#ClimateAction #LIFEAR #LDCs
Sign up for the LIFE-AR Newsletter for stories, insights & progress from Front Runner Countries.
📬 www.life-ar.org/en/newsletter/
#ClimateAction #LIFEAR #LDCs
Newsletter
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October 24, 2025 at 10:34 AM
🌍 Want to stay updated on locally led climate action across LDCs?
Sign up for the LIFE-AR Newsletter for stories, insights & progress from Front Runner Countries.
📬 www.life-ar.org/en/newsletter/
#ClimateAction #LIFEAR #LDCs
Sign up for the LIFE-AR Newsletter for stories, insights & progress from Front Runner Countries.
📬 www.life-ar.org/en/newsletter/
#ClimateAction #LIFEAR #LDCs
🌍 Join LIFE-AR at #DCDays2025 – online on 30 Oct!
🕙 10:00–10:45 UTC | 13:00–13:45 EAT
🎙️ Co-hosting “Real world decentralisation” with @WorldBank
🔗 Register: dandcdays.com/registration/
#LIFEAR #LocallyLedAdaptation #COP30 #ClimateFinance
🕙 10:00–10:45 UTC | 13:00–13:45 EAT
🎙️ Co-hosting “Real world decentralisation” with @WorldBank
🔗 Register: dandcdays.com/registration/
#LIFEAR #LocallyLedAdaptation #COP30 #ClimateFinance
Development and Climate Days 2025
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October 22, 2025 at 11:55 AM
🌍 Join LIFE-AR at #DCDays2025 – online on 30 Oct!
🕙 10:00–10:45 UTC | 13:00–13:45 EAT
🎙️ Co-hosting “Real world decentralisation” with @WorldBank
🔗 Register: dandcdays.com/registration/
#LIFEAR #LocallyLedAdaptation #COP30 #ClimateFinance
🕙 10:00–10:45 UTC | 13:00–13:45 EAT
🎙️ Co-hosting “Real world decentralisation” with @WorldBank
🔗 Register: dandcdays.com/registration/
#LIFEAR #LocallyLedAdaptation #COP30 #ClimateFinance
LIFE-AR’s Peer Learning Days in Addis Ababa brought together LDCs to share locally led adaptation strategies. From inclusive planning to devolved finance and GESI integration, countries are driving climate resilience through collaboration. www.life-ar.org/en/news-blog...
Strengthening Locally Led Adaptation: Insights from LIFE-AR’s Peer Learning Days
During two days, LIFE-AR countries and Board members and observers exchanged experience, learnings and best practices in implementing LIFE-AR.
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October 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
LIFE-AR’s Peer Learning Days in Addis Ababa brought together LDCs to share locally led adaptation strategies. From inclusive planning to devolved finance and GESI integration, countries are driving climate resilience through collaboration. www.life-ar.org/en/news-blog...
🌾 On #WorldFoodDay, LIFE-AR celebrates locally led climate-smart agriculture in Ethiopia’s Kembebit Woreda, boosting food security, resilience & livelihoods. Communities are leading the way! #LocallyLedAdaptation #FoodSystems #ClimateAction #LDCs
October 16, 2025 at 2:59 PM
🌾 On #WorldFoodDay, LIFE-AR celebrates locally led climate-smart agriculture in Ethiopia’s Kembebit Woreda, boosting food security, resilience & livelihoods. Communities are leading the way! #LocallyLedAdaptation #FoodSystems #ClimateAction #LDCs
🌍 LIFE-AR is heading to COP! We’ll be spotlighting locally led adaptation and LDC leadership in climate resilience. Follow us for updates from the ground.
October 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
🌍 LIFE-AR is heading to COP! We’ll be spotlighting locally led adaptation and LDC leadership in climate resilience. Follow us for updates from the ground.
LIFE-AR’s latest learning series shows how LDCs are transforming climate finance through pooled funds, flexible budgeting, and the 70:30 target. Locally led adaptation starts with country ownership and systems that shift power. Read more: www.life-ar.org/en/news-blog...
Transforming climate finance for effective resilience
LIFE-AR promotes an innovative approach to climate finance, locally-led, partnership-based, patient and flexible. LIFE-AR countries have applied those principles in different ways to reach the target ...
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October 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
LIFE-AR’s latest learning series shows how LDCs are transforming climate finance through pooled funds, flexible budgeting, and the 70:30 target. Locally led adaptation starts with country ownership and systems that shift power. Read more: www.life-ar.org/en/news-blog...
Le Burkina Faso investit dans la résilience climatique menée localement. Grâce à LIFE-AR, 70 % des fonds sont consacrés à des actions prioritaires pour les communautés, telles que la restauration des terres, l'accès à l'eau et les coopératives de femmes. www.life-ar.org/fr/actualite...
Burkina Faso Renforcer la résilience au niveau local
Cette courte brochure décrit comment les investissements dans les communes ciblées par LIFE-AR au Burkina Faso visent à renforcer la résilience des communautés.
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October 9, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Le Burkina Faso investit dans la résilience climatique menée localement. Grâce à LIFE-AR, 70 % des fonds sont consacrés à des actions prioritaires pour les communautés, telles que la restauration des terres, l'accès à l'eau et les coopératives de femmes. www.life-ar.org/fr/actualite...
Bhutan is leading the way on climate resilience as a LIFE-AR Front Runner Country.
Its new delivery mechanism puts communities in charge—prioritising investments, managing resources, and tracking progress in line with Bhutanese values of harmony and stewardship.
www.life-ar.org/en/news-blog...
Its new delivery mechanism puts communities in charge—prioritising investments, managing resources, and tracking progress in line with Bhutanese values of harmony and stewardship.
www.life-ar.org/en/news-blog...
Balancing Development and Environmental Preservation in Bhutan
Bhutan is as a remarkable example of how ancient wisdom can guide modern sustainability. Joining LIFE-AR fits into this rich cultural background.
www.life-ar.org
October 2, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Bhutan is leading the way on climate resilience as a LIFE-AR Front Runner Country.
Its new delivery mechanism puts communities in charge—prioritising investments, managing resources, and tracking progress in line with Bhutanese values of harmony and stewardship.
www.life-ar.org/en/news-blog...
Its new delivery mechanism puts communities in charge—prioritising investments, managing resources, and tracking progress in line with Bhutanese values of harmony and stewardship.
www.life-ar.org/en/news-blog...
“Communities are not thinking in sectors; they are thinking about the everyday problems they experience.” Tracy Kajumba, LIFE-AR Director, speaking at Africa Climate Summit 2 on the need for integrated, locally-led climate action and tripled adaptation finance. #ACS2
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Tracy Kajumba on Coordination during the Africa Climate Summit
YouTube video by LIFE-AR
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October 1, 2025 at 11:06 AM
“Communities are not thinking in sectors; they are thinking about the everyday problems they experience.” Tracy Kajumba, LIFE-AR Director, speaking at Africa Climate Summit 2 on the need for integrated, locally-led climate action and tripled adaptation finance. #ACS2
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At #ACS2 in Addis Ababa, LIFE-AR held a Donor Dialogue which called for development partners to support climate finance reform by committing to long-term support, lower transaction costs & locally-led action. Let’s make finance work for those on the frontlines. Follow #LIFEAR & get involved.
September 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM
On October 30, 2025, Save the Date for #DCDays! LIFE-AR will contribute to a session hosted by the WorldBank on "Real world decentralization: national mechanisms enabling LLA". Do not miss this interesting discussion, register now 👉 dandcdays.com/registration
Development and Climate Days 2025
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September 24, 2025 at 7:22 AM
On October 30, 2025, Save the Date for #DCDays! LIFE-AR will contribute to a session hosted by the WorldBank on "Real world decentralization: national mechanisms enabling LLA". Do not miss this interesting discussion, register now 👉 dandcdays.com/registration
Uganda is putting communities at the centre of climate resilience through LIFE-AR.
With 70% of funding going to locally identified priorities, the Devolved Climate Finance (DCF) mechanism empowers districts to lead their own adaptation plans.
📄 Read more: www.life-ar.org/en/news-blog...
With 70% of funding going to locally identified priorities, the Devolved Climate Finance (DCF) mechanism empowers districts to lead their own adaptation plans.
📄 Read more: www.life-ar.org/en/news-blog...
Uganda building resilience locally
This short brochure describes how LIFE-AR investments in selected communes in Uganda aim to strengthen resilience of communities.
www.life-ar.org
September 23, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Uganda is putting communities at the centre of climate resilience through LIFE-AR.
With 70% of funding going to locally identified priorities, the Devolved Climate Finance (DCF) mechanism empowers districts to lead their own adaptation plans.
📄 Read more: www.life-ar.org/en/news-blog...
With 70% of funding going to locally identified priorities, the Devolved Climate Finance (DCF) mechanism empowers districts to lead their own adaptation plans.
📄 Read more: www.life-ar.org/en/news-blog...