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).
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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.
Despite 2023's record heat, countries and communities around the world are inspiring hope that a low-carbon, more resilient future is possible.
The world must step up support for Least Developed Countries – and follow their example.
Located on the borders between the West African countries of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger is the landlocked region of Liptako-Gourma.
Uganda, Kenya, and Somalia are demonstrating that real progress towards climate action is possible.
As the converging forces of climate change and conflict are reshaping development in the region, climate security has moved up the political agenda.
In the wake of recent devastating floods, Georgia is laying the foundations for a safer, climate-resilient future.