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This year’s Africa Climate Week (ACW) in Nairobi, Kenya, will bring together representatives from government, businesses, international organizations, and civil society to address the critical challenges and fallout of the climate crisis. ACW will parallel the inaugural Africa Climate Summit, addressing the increasing exposure to climate change and associated costs.

Among the thematic tracks of ACW is a focus on land, ocean, food and water. The NDC Partnership will collaborate with the Netherlands and the International Fund for Agricultural (IFAD) to host a roundtable event examining Innovative Climate Action at the Water-Climate Nexus. The organizations invited Climate Action Africa’s Climate and Water Advisor, Arnaud Malan, to join the discussion. The event will create a space where countries can learn from each other on how best to leverage water as an entry point for climate action.

CAA’s Mr. Malan will be joined by panelists from Rwanda’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, climate experts from Tunisia and Somalia, and the Alliance for Global Water Adaptation. The roundtable discussion runs on Friday, Sept. 8 at 13:30 EAT at the Aberdares Hall.

The event aims to engage development partners and raise awareness of the need for resources for water nexus projects and technical assistance. Funded by Global Affairs Canada, Climate Action Africa supports Sub-Saharan African countries to meet commitments to the Paris Agreement through short-term technical assistance based on demand at the local level.

Also at Africa Climate Week: With the Lake Chad Basin Commission, Alinea will co-host the Action Hub session, “Women, Resilience and Wetlands.” Learn about the event and the Lake Chad Basin Conservation Project here, funded by Global Affairs Canada.

Semaine africaine du climat 2023 : le projet Action Climatique en Afrique se penche sur l’action climatique innovante au carrefour de l’eau et du climat

Cette année, la Semaine Africaine du Climat qui se tiendra à Nairobi, au Kenya réunira des représentants de gouvernements, d’entreprises, d’organisations internationales et de la société civile en vue d’aborder les enjeux cruciaux et les répercussions de la crise climatique. La Semaine Africaine du Climat se déroulera en parallèle du premier Sommet africain sur le climat, qui traitera de l’exposition croissante au changement climatique et des coûts qui y sont associés.

Parmi les thématiques de la Semaine Africaine du Climat, la terre, les océans, l’alimentation et l’eau sont à l’honneur. Le NDC Partnership collaborera avec les Pays-Bas et le Fonds international pour l’agriculture (FIDA) afin d’organiser une table ronde sur l’action climatique innovante au carrefour de l’eau et du climat. Les organisations ont invité Arnaud Malan, conseiller en eau et climat du projet Action Climatique en Afrique, à se joindre à la discussion. L’événement créera un espace où les pays pourront apprendre les uns des autres sur la meilleure façon de tirer parti de l’eau en tant que levier de l’action climatique.

Malan, de l’ACA, sera accompagné de panélistes du ministère rwandais de l’environnement et du changement climatique, d’experts climatiques de Tunisie et de Somalie, et de l’Alliance for Global Water Adaptation (Alliance pour l’adaptation mondiale de l’eau). La table ronde se tiendra le vendredi 8 septembre à 13 h 30 (heure d’Europe centrale) à l’Aberdares Hall.

L’événement vise à impliquer les partenaires du secteur du développement et à les sensibiliser au besoin de ressources des projets liés à l’eau ainsi que des besoins en termes d’assistance technique. Financé par Affaires Mondiales Canada, le projet Action Climatique en Afrique aide les pays d’Afrique subsaharienne à respecter les engagements pris dans le cadre de l’Accord de Paris grâce à des assistances techniques ciblées et à court terme.

Également lors de la Semaine africaine du climat : Avec la Commission du bassin du lac Tchad, Alinea co-organisera la session de l’Action Hub, “Les femmes, la résilience et les zones humides”.

Pour en savoir plus sur cet événement et sur le projet de conservation du bassin du lac Tchad, financé par Affaires Mondiales Canada, cliquez ici.

alinea’s whistleblower policy

1.1 Purpose

The following Whistleblower Policy has been established to provide guidance to Alinea International employees and sub-contractors on how to deal with known or suspected improper conduct within the organization. The objectives of this Policy are to:

Create awareness of the Policy and available whistleblower protections
Act as a reference guide to potential whistleblowers wishing to make a disclosure
Define the structure of the whistleblower system, including reporting and investigation procedures, whistleblower protections, and confidentiality, among others
Improve the communication and transparency in the processes associated with whistleblowing and assure protection against derogatory consequences, namely reprisals and detrimental action
Complement the current communication channels between employees, sub-contractors and immediate managers, and hierarchical channels flowing to the President and Senior Management team
Provide guidance to all parties involved in either whistleblowing or whistleblower protection.

1.2 Scope

Alinea requires all employees and sub-contractors to observe high standards of business and personal ethics in the conduct of their duties and responsibilities. All employees and sub-contractors of Alinea are required to comply with applicable laws and regulations of Canada and the countries where we operate. Any allegations of known or suspected improper conduct or mismanagement of organizational resources will be dealt with in accordance with this Policy, and reasonable steps will be taken to protect those who come forward with allegations. Alinea’s Whistleblower Policy covers both internal and external whistleblowing, and establishes the controls and procedures for dealing with allegations of malpractice, fraud and violations of our code of ethics and/or laws or regulations that govern our operations. This Policy is intended to encourage employees and sub-contractors to report known or suspected improper conduct or mismanagement of organizational resources and to enable Alinea’s Senior Management team to address and correct inappropriate action. It is the responsibility of all Board of Directors’ members, the Senior Management team, employees and sub-contractors to report concerns about known or suspected malpractice, fraud and violations of our code of ethics and/or laws or regulations that govern our operations. This Policy is applicable to all employees and sub-contractors of Alinea International.

1.3 Reporting Procedures

Alinea recognizes the value of transparency and accountability in its administrative and management practices and supports the making of disclosures that reveal improper conduct or mismanagement of organizational resources. Our internal controls and operating procedures are intended to detect and prevent malpractice, fraud and violations of our code of ethics and/or laws or regulations that govern our operations. As detailed in Alinea’s Employee Policy and Onboarding manuals, employees and sub-contractors are encouraged to share complaints and/or concerns regarding ethical or legal violations with their immediate managers. If the employee or sub-contractor is not comfortable speaking with their immediate manager or is not satisfied with the response, they are encouraged to speak with the Gatineau or Calgary Office Managers, the Vice Presidents or, as required, the Chief Financial Officer. All members of the Senior Management team are required to report complaints and/or concerns about suspected ethical or legal violations in writing to Alinea’s Ethics Committee who has the responsibility to investigate all reported complaints and/or concerns. In the event that the complaint and/or concern is about the President, it should be raised by the employee or sub-contractor to their immediate manager or the Ethics Committee who will determine how the investigation will proceed. All reports will be promptly investigated and appropriate corrective measures will be taken if warranted by the investigation. Alinea’s Ethics Committee is responsible for acknowledging receipt of the suspected violation and notifying the whistleblower of the outcome of the investigation. Anyone filing a written complaint concerning suspected improper conduct or mismanagement of organizational resources must be acting in good faith and have reasonable grounds for believing the information disclosed indicates a violation. Personal grievances or complaints related to employment are not covered under Alinea’s Whistleblowing Policy. For cases such as this, employees and sub-contractors are advised to first refer to Alineas Employee Policy and Onboarding manuals when considering a disclosure under the Whistleblowing Policy. Any allegations that prove not to be substantiated and which prove to have been made maliciously or knowingly to be false will be viewed as a serious disciplinary offense.

1.4 Confidentiality

Maintaining confidentiality is crucial to ensure reprisals are not made against the whistleblower. Alinea is committed to safeguarding the identity of the whistleblower and to protecting the whistleblower against detrimental action taken in reprisal for allegations of suspected improper conduct or mismanagement of organizational resources. The Ethics Committee is responsible for ensuring whistleblowers are protected from direct and indirect detrimental action, and that the culture of the workplace is supportive of suspected allegations being made. Any employee who retaliates against someone who has reported a violation in good faith is subject to discipline up to and including termination of employment.

1.5 Review

Alinea is committed to implementing ‘best practice’ policies and procedures for dealing with allegations of suspected improper conduct or mismanagement of organizational resources (as defined by this Policy) and the management and protection of whistleblowers making allegation(s). This Policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure it meets the objectives of relevant legislation and remains effective for Alinea, and may be changed at the discretion of the Board of Directors at any time. For allegations of fraud, securities law, or human rights concerns, or when you are not satisfied or uncomfortable with following the Company’s open door policy, individuals should contact the Company’s Ethics Committee directly.

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Africa Climate Week 2023: Climate Action Africa delves into innovative climate action at the water-climate nexus