The work featured here has been funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF), which UNDP has partnered with since 2015. The GCF is the largest global fund dedicated to help fight climate change and a critical element of the historic Paris Agreement. The fund is mandated to support developing countries raise and realize their ambitions towards low-emission development and climate-resilient pathways, as detailed in their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
Green Climate Fund / GCF
Private financing is a crucial lever for unlocking new resources, enabling countries to reach their climate goals.
As countries prepare new climate pledges (NDCs 3.0), three core principles are essential to putting the world back on track.
Local solutions harness the protective services of healthy ecosystems to shield communities from climate impacts and bolster biodiversity.
A community-led effort in the Dry Zone is restoring centuries-old irrigation systems, reviving agriculture and securing water year-round.
UNDP has teamed up with Lavazza to produce the world’s first certified ‘deforestation-free’ coffee in Ecuador.
Accurate data about the depth and shape of coastal terrain is absolutely crucial for effective climate change adaptation in small island nations.
Climate change is placing stress on the La Mojana wetlands. Indigenous knowledge and wisdom are helping bring them back to life.
Investing in clean energy, partnerships and youth are key to harness the country's abundant renewable energy resources.
Despite facing fragility and conflict, Haiti, Papua New Guinea and Guinea-Bissau are investing in long-term adaptation planning.
The shea value chain proves how investing in women can transform entire communities and advance gender equality.
How climate-smart agriculture is empowering women farmers and bridging gender divides in southern Zimbabwe.
The world must step up support for Least Developed Countries – and follow their example.
