The UN Capital Development Fund makes public and private finance work for the poor in the worldโs 46 least developed countries (LDCs). With its capital mandate and instruments, UNCDF offers โlast mileโ finance models that unlock public and private resources, especially at the domestic level, to reduce poverty and support local economic development.
Women and Girls on the Climate Change Frontline: Cultivating Climate Solutions Mindset
Women and Girls on the Climate Change Frontline: Navigating Climate Change, a podcast series that shines a light on the women and girls leading the fight against climate change in the least developed countries.In the previous episodes, we journeyed to The Gambia, meeting women with grand solutions for climate crisis adaptation, and emphasized the importance of women's leadership. Today, one critical issue is in focus: Education. United Nations studies reveal that despite being in the 21st century, the world is still far from achieving universal education. Limitations are especially pronounced for girls and quality is a significant issue, a 'learning crisis' as termed by the World Bank.We explore whether more formally educated women will result in more women leaders. However, our spotlight veers towards non-formal education, as guided by our interviewees, diverging via two primary channels: the arts and media.Our Guests in this episode:Shelot Masithi. She is a 22-year old environmental activist from South Africa. She is the founder of She 4 Earth, a climate school educating children and youths of African descent about climate change, shifting from carbon-centric climate change to include water scarcity, climate migration/displacements, food insecurity, and the psychology encompassing these global problems. Redesigning education to equip the younger generation for a Net Zero Future. Her work is centered on Ubuntu. She's a volunteer at Force of Nature, Climate Psychology Alliance, and Friends of the Haenertsburg Grasslands. Shelot is also an entrepreneur. An author. She loves hiking.https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelot-masithiRahma Diaa. A freelance journalist and trainer & Founder of Climate school initiative. Rahma is particularly interested in covering climate crises and sustainability. she graduated from the Faculty of mass communication, journalism department at Cairo University in 2012, and got a diploma in Media Translation from (AUC) in 2018. she has been a journalist since 2009, and has worked for Dostor, Tahrir, and Aswat Masriya- Reuters. she currently collaborates with Arab and foreign media, including Scientific American magazine, VICE, Raseef 22, and ARIJ. she received ten awards, most recently of them, "Emerging journalist" award from covering climate now, 2021& Cairo climate talks award in 2023.https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahma-diaa-00777a137/A show of this quality would not be possible without the incredible talent of Sarah Harris-Simpson, as well as the extraordinary and persistent support of Sorina Crisan and Eda Isik. Leave a ReviewThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning #CapitalMusings, or leave us a review on iTunes. Reviews are hugely important because they help new people discover our podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Hereโs how: ๐ Launch Apple's Podcast app.๐ Tap the Search tab.๐ Enter the name, Capital Musings๐ Tap the blue...
12/5/2023 โข 17 minutes, 35 seconds
Episode 02: Women as Environmental Leaders
Women and Girls on the Climate Change Frontline: Navigating Climate Change in the LDCs, a podcast series that shines a light on the women and girls leading the fight against climate change in the least developed countries.This episode explores the role of women in environmental leadership. It showcases the work of women who have made a significant impact on the environment and discuss the challenges they face as women in the field. Our Guests in this episode:Patu Ndango Fen. She is a dedicated environmental entrepreneur from Cameroon, leading significant initiatives focused on transforming bio-waste into fertilizers. She founded Closed Loop System Ventures, an enterprise specializing in manufacturing organic fertilizers from bio-waste, and co-founded the Youth Environmental Alliance for Sustainable Development. linkedin.com/in/patu-ndango-fen-41191167Verania Chao. Programme Specialist - Climate, Gender and Inclusion at UNDP. An expert in gender, climate, and environment issues at UNDP, focusing on the integration of gender equality and women's empowerment into national planning and capacity-building processes, she is currently spearheading the work on gender-responsive NDC revision and implementation as part of the Climate Strategies and Policy team at UNDP. https://www.linkedin.com/in/verania-chao-9a3423/
A show of this quality would not be possible without the incredible talent of Sarah Harris-Simpson, as well as the extraordinary and persistent support of Sorina Crisan and Eda Isik. Leave a ReviewThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning #CapitalMusings, or leave us a review on iTunes. Reviews are hugely important because they help new people discover our podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Hereโs how: ๐ Launch Apple's Podcast app.๐ Tap the Search tab.๐ Enter the name, Capital Musings๐ Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right.๐ Tap the album art for the Capital Musings podcast.๐ Tap the Reviews tab.๐ Tap Write a Review at the bottom.๐ Enter your iTunes password to log in.๐ Tap the Stars to leave a rating โญโญโญโญโญ๐ Enter title text/content to leave a review.๐ Type in a Nickname๐ Tap SendAboutCapital Musings is a production of the Partnerships, Policy and Communications unit of the United Nations Capital Development Fund.
11/1/2023 โข 11 minutes, 49 seconds
Capital Musings Milestones - A Recap of the Month's Most Impactful News and Events
โWelcome to a brand new episode on the Capital Musings podcast where we continue to explore fresh ideas that make finance work for the least developed countries. If you're constantly looking to stay up to date on the latest, impactful news and events. You're in the right place! Today's episode of Capital Musings Milestones recaps the most noteworthy moments of the past month in a concise podcast. Be sure to hit the subscribe button to keep yourself in the loop. In today's episode, we'll cover a wide range of topics that have made the headlines, reflecting the ongoing efforts to create a better and more sustainable world. Leave a ReviewThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning #CapitalMusings, or leave us a review on iTunes. Reviews are hugely important because they help new people discover our podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Hereโs how: ๐ Launch Apple's Podcast app.๐ Tap the Search tab.๐ Enter the name, Capital Musings๐ Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right.๐ Tap the album art for the Capital Musings podcast.๐ Tap the Reviews tab.๐ Tap Write a Review at the bottom.๐ Enter your iTunes password to log in.๐ Tap the Stars to leave a rating โญโญโญโญโญ๐ Enter title text/content to leave a review.๐ Type in a Nickname๐ Tap SendAboutCapital Musings is a production of the Partnerships, Policy and Communications unit of the United Nations Capital Development Fund, with the support of the UN Web TV.
10/21/2023 โข 17 minutes, 50 seconds
Episode 1: Need for Gender-Inclusive Solutions
Women and Girls on the Climate Change Frontline: Navigating Climate Change in the LDCs, a podcast series that shines a light on the women and girls leading the fight against climate change in the least developed countries.This episode is an introduction to the topic of women and climate change. It covers the reasons why women are disproportionately affected by climate change and why they need to be included in the conversation.A show of this quality would not be possible without the incredible talent of Sarah Harris-Simpson, as well as the extraordinary and persistent support of Sorina Crisan and Eda Isik. Leave a ReviewThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning #CapitalMusings, or leave us a review on iTunes. Reviews are hugely important because they help new people discover our podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Hereโs how: ๐ Launch Apple's Podcast app.๐ Tap the Search tab.๐ Enter the name, Capital Musings๐ Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right.๐ Tap the album art for the Capital Musings podcast.๐ Tap the Reviews tab.๐ Tap Write a Review at the bottom.๐ Enter your iTunes password to log in.๐ Tap the Stars to leave a rating โญโญโญโญโญ๐ Enter title text/content to leave a review.๐ Type in a Nickname๐ Tap SendAboutCapital Musings is a production of the Partnerships, Policy and Communications unit of the United Nations Capital Development Fund..
9/22/2023 โข 23 minutes, 2 seconds
Launch of Women and Girls at the Climate Change Frontline podcast series
Don't miss the debut of Capital Musings: Women and Girls on the Climate Change Frontline! Tune in to our first episode this Friday, 22 September, where we spotlight courageous women trailblazing paths in climate action in The Gambia. Get inspired, gain insights, and join the powerful conversation around gender and climate change. Make sure to subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts. Please spread the word about this new show on social media mentioning #CapitalMusings, and share the news with colleagues and friends! Let's shape a sustainable and gender-equitable future together!