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Patricia Espinosa Cantellano @pespinosac.bsky.social · 2d

Cities shape our sustainable and resilient future. On #WorldCitiesDay, we reflect on how smart, inclusive, and accessible urban development can improve lives, foster equity, and build communities that thrive in the face of climate and social challenges.

#SustainableCities

Patricia Espinosa Cantellano @pespinosac.bsky.social · 6d

The 8th Letter from the #COP30 Presidency has been published.

It calls for urgent action to accelerate decisions on climate adaptation and make resilience a global priority.

Read the full letter here: cop30.br/en/brazilian...

Patricia Espinosa Cantellano @pespinosac.bsky.social · 9d

Grateful to join friends and colleagues in China for the #CCICED Annual Meeting and the Friends of the Paris Agreement Dialogue.

Both gatherings reaffirmed that the green and just transition must unite innovation, inclusion, and cooperation to turn ambition into lasting progress.

Patricia Espinosa Cantellano @pespinosac.bsky.social · 9d

United Nations Day highlights the power of multilateralism. Collaboration is key to addressing climate change, advancing the Paris Agreement, and building resilient, sustainable communities worldwide.

#UNDay #ClimateAction #ParisAgreement

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Patricia Espinosa Cantellano @pespinosac.bsky.social · 18d

On World Food Day, I reflect on the vital role of food systems in building sustainable, resilient communities.

Addressing food insecurity requires stronger policies, support for local producers, and climate-resilient practices.

#WorldFoodDay #ClimateAction #FoodSecurity

Patricia Espinosa Cantellano @pespinosac.bsky.social · 19d

Rural women drive climate resilience and sustainable development across the globe.

On this International Day of Rural Women, we recognize their leadership in agriculture, natural resource management, and community adaptation.

#RuralWomen #ClimateAction #Resilience

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Patricia Espinosa Cantellano @pespinosac.bsky.social · 19d

So grateful to have attended Pre-COP30 in Brasília. The momentum is truly building — with #COP30 just weeks away, it was inspiring to gather with so many colleagues and friends to keep pushing together for a successful conference in Belém.

@cop30brazil.bsky.social

Patricia Espinosa Cantellano @pespinosac.bsky.social · 21d

On this International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction I am reminded that investing in resilience saves lives.

Communities around the world face growing climate disaster risks.

We must act together to strengthen adaptation, prevention and recovery.

#DisasterRiskReduction #UN

Patricia Espinosa Cantellano @pespinosac.bsky.social · 24d

Grateful to have joined the Dialogue on Energy and Mobility for a Resilient Future in Cities, alongside inspiring colleagues and many participants from across the region who shared their ideas for a just, inclusive energy transition.

#COP30 #ClimateAction #EnergyTransition #ResilientCities

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onepoint5 @onepoint5.bsky.social · 24d

Latin America and the Caribbean don’t lack climate ambition, but ambition alone won’t deliver results.

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Patricia Espinosa Cantellano @pespinosac.bsky.social · 25d

Renewables have surpassed coal for the first time, a historic milestone in the global energy transition. Solar and wind met 83% of the increase in global electricity demand in early 2025. A faster cooperation can meet #COP28 goals.

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Global Electricity Mid-Year Insights 2025 | Ember

Solar and wind outpaced demand growth in the first half of 2025, as renewables overtook coal’s share in the global electricity mix.

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Patricia Espinosa Cantellano @pespinosac.bsky.social · 27d

On this #WorldHabitatDay I am reminded that adequate housing is fundamental to human dignity. In #LatinAmerica, climate change and displacement threaten this right. We must act with governments, communities, & multilateral partners to build safe and dignified homes.

#UrbanResilience #ClimateAction

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Patricia Espinosa Cantellano @pespinosac.bsky.social · Oct 3

Grateful for the inspiring dialogues during #ClimateWeekNYC: from gender and climate finance, to business-policy alignment for #COP30, to rethinking the UN climate regime.

Thank you to everyone involved who made these discussions possible.

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Patricia Espinosa Cantellano @pespinosac.bsky.social · Oct 3

Este 7/10 los invito a unirse al 2º diálogo regional rumbo a la #COP30. Conversaremos sobre energía y movilidad para ciudades resilientes.

🕘 9:00 CDMX | 📍Online

🔗 Regístrate: bit.ly/Dialogo2COP30

¡Nos vemos pronto!

Patricia Espinosa Cantellano @pespinosac.bsky.social · Sep 29

On this International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, we recognize the urgent need to reduce food loss and waste. Nearly one billion tons of food are lost or wasted each year, making collective action essential to ensure food security and combat climate change.

Patricia Espinosa Cantellano @pespinosac.bsky.social · Sep 27

On this World Tourism Day, we celebrate the power of sustainable tourism to connect people, cultures, and nature. By supporting responsible travel and conserving ecosystems like mangroves and wetlands, we can ensure tourism enriches lives while protecting our planet.

Patricia Espinosa Cantellano @pespinosac.bsky.social · Sep 26

At #ClimateWeekNYC, I joined “A New Moment of Potential” with Ruth Davis, Jen Morris & Nigel Topping. Forests are central to climate action, together we explored how policy, finance & regenerative agriculture can unlock forest-positive solutions.

#ForestFinance #ClimateAction #COP30

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GWL Voices @gwlvoices.bsky.social · Sep 26

Yesterday’s event sparked! Financing Gender Equality & Women’s Rights
@mfespinosaEC @MaryRobinsonCtr #NigarArpadarai @pespinosac.bsky.social @MalihaKhanWD @mafolly @MelanneVerveer @hindououmar @DanielPerell.

Full recording: www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7Pb...

@women_deliver @plataformacipo @bahaibic

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Patricia Espinosa Cantellano @pespinosac.bsky.social · Sep 25

At #ClimateWeekNYC, I’m joining the panel “The Road to Environmental Justice: Financing Women’s Rights” with @gwlvoices.bsky.social

Inspiring exchange with women leaders on how gender equality drives stronger climate action and finance.

#GenderEquality #ClimateAction #COP30

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Patricia Espinosa Cantellano @pespinosac.bsky.social · Sep 24

Last week at #ClimateWeekNYC I joined the Global Ethical Stocktake—North America Dialogue at @amnh.org Convened by @marinasilva.bsky.social & Karenna Gore, it brought diverse leaders & Indigenous voices together to place ethics at the heart of #ClimateAction on the road to @cop30brazil.bsky.social.

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Patricia Espinosa Cantellano @pespinosac.bsky.social · Sep 23

The “A New Moment of Potential” panel at Financing the Forest Agenda during #ClimateWeekNYC highlighted forests, climate finance, and solutions that work. Grateful to share the stage with Ruth Davis, Jen Morris, and Nigel Topping.

#ForestFinance #ClimateAction #COP30

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GWL Voices @gwlvoices.bsky.social · Sep 23

#GWLVoices ED @mfespinosaec.bsky.social together with Members #MelanneVerveer & @pespinosac.bsky.social , took part in the Gender & Climate Action Plan at COP30, joining inspiring women experts & the First Lady of Brazil, all committed to the same goal: advancing gender equality in climate action.

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Patricia Espinosa Cantellano @pespinosac.bsky.social · Sep 23

Grateful to Ana Toni and André Corrêa do Lago for the invitation to last night’s @cop30brazil.bsky.social. Envoy dinner. A meaningful evening to exchange ideas with fellow Envoys and hear so many respected voices, inspiring our shared work ahead.

#COP30

Patricia Espinosa Cantellano @pespinosac.bsky.social · Sep 22

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) shows how collaboration drives systemic change. $503M in catalytic funding unlocked $7.89B, powering 137 projects in 30+ countries, expanding access, jobs, and cutting emissions.

Explore the 2025 Impact Report: ow.ly/2uLq50WXqsx

#GEAPP

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Patricia Espinosa Cantellano @pespinosac.bsky.social · Sep 19

Today, I joined the COP30 Global Ethical Stocktake at the Museum of Natural History during #ClimateWeekNYC. Ethics must guide climate action with science and Indigenous knowledge. As we approach #COP30, ambition requires integrity, inclusion, and responsibility.

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