Germany

The work featured here has been funded by the Government of Germany, through the support of the:

  • International Climate Initiative (IKI), anchored in the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety
  • Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
Photo Stories
How developing countries are taking climate action forward
From the forests of Ecuador to the farms of Nigeria to the city halls of Viet Nam, countries made important strides on climate action in 2025.
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How developing countries are taking climate action forward
Photo: UNDP Nigeria
Photo Stories
4 ways to transform climate action through innovation and technology
Developing countries are integrating new technologies and innovative approaches in their climate action, with support from Japan.
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A woman wearing a face mask is working in a laboratory in Sri Lanka
Photo: UNDP Sri Lanka
Blog Posts
How climate action drives local development
National climate plans offer blueprints for local economic development.
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Indigenous woman in forest
Photo: UNDP Peru
Blog Posts
Four key elements shaping the future of adaptation finance
Adaptation finance is not just about money – it’s about systems, predictability and results.
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Economic crises and climate change are casting their shadow over agriculture in Al-Majhafah District. Photo: UNDP Yemen
Economic crises and climate change are casting their shadow over agriculture in Yemen's Al-Majhafah District. Photo: UNDP Yemen
Blog Posts
Developing countries are more ready than ever to accelerate climate action
The latest generation of NDCs is more robust, more investible and more focused on implementation than ever before.
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Developing countries are more ready than ever to accelerate climate action
Photo credit: UNDP Sub-Regional Hub for West and Central Africa
Research & Reports
Advancing NDC implementation in the AFOLU sector: Barriers, gaps and opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean
This report examines how countries in the region are integrating AFOLU priorities into their climate strategies.
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Advancing NDC implementation in the AFOLU sector
Blog Posts
5 ways to make agriculture and food systems more resilient
Building resilient food systems is one of the most urgent priorities of our time. Here are 5 ways countries are doing that.
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Photo: Felipe Rodriguez/FAO
Photo: Felipe Rodriguez/FAO
Photo Stories
How are Caribbean countries advancing their climate goals?
Despite facing many challenges, Small Island Developing States are taking climate action at full speed.
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How are Caribbean countries advancing their climate goals?
Photo: UNDP Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean/Zaimis Olmos
Photo Stories
How Eastern Europe and Central Asia are turning climate action into lasting benefits
Georgia, Moldova, Serbia, Ukraine and Uzbekistan are using their national climate plans to create green jobs and build more resilient communities.
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In Moldova, entrepreneur Zinaida Plămădeală runs a vertical hydroponic farm using energy-efficient tech to grow greens sustainably and cut emissions
Photo: UNDP Moldova
Photo Stories
How renewables can advance energy access and economic growth in Senegal
Senegal’s progress on sustainable energy shows that countries in Africa can simultaneously expand energy access and pursue low-carbon development.
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A technician in a high-visibility vest and orange gloves installing a solar-powered LED street light on a tall pole, with trees and a clear blue sky in the background in Casamance, Senegal
Photo: UNDP Senegal
Photo Stories
Why nature-based solutions are critical for climate change adaptation
Five countries are using nature-based solutions to build climate resilience across urban, coastal, highland, and rural landscapes.
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UNDP Bhutan/Dechen Wangmo
Photo: UNDP Bhutan/Dechen Wangmo
Photo Stories
How 5 young leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean are driving climate solutions
With determination and a deep sense of responsibility, young people are creating their own spaces to drive change in their communities.
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5 young leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean driving climate solutions