The work featured here has been co-funded through the generous contribution of the Government of Italy. As a longstanding donor for UNDP's climate action work, Italy supports global efforts to tackle climate change, strengthen climate adaptation and resilience, and advance inclusivity, including through direct support for flagship initiatives such as the Adaptation Accelerator Hub and Youth4Climate.
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Young climate innovators in Nepal, Ghana and the Philippines are taking youth-led climate action to the next level.
Cambodia is advancing climate action in key areas such as adaptation, forests, circular economy and inclusive governance. Here’s how.
UNDP and Italy launch the 2026 Youth4Climate Call for Solutions, offering up to US$30,000 in funding and support for youth-led climate action.
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.
Georgia, Moldova, Serbia, Ukraine and Uzbekistan are using their national climate plans to create green jobs and build more resilient communities.
Senegal’s progress on sustainable energy shows that countries in Africa can simultaneously expand energy access and pursue low-carbon development.
With determination and a deep sense of responsibility, young people are creating their own spaces to drive change in their communities.
From Kenya and Madagascar to Nepal and Pakistan, young people are protecting and restoring some of the world’s most vital wetlands.
UNDP and Italy launch the 2025 Youth4Climate Call for Solutions, offering up to USD 30,000 in funding and support for youth-led climate action.
Sanvi Bhutani and Sarthak Ahuja are transforming India’s agricultural waste into sustainable building materials with Harwaste.
The initiatives mark a significant collaboration between the Italian government and UNDP in advancing sustainable development solutions.
As countries prepare new climate pledges (NDCs 3.0), three core principles are essential to putting the world back on track.
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