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The impacts of the climate crisis are all around us. Yet despite the headlines, there is hope to be found in climate action.
With support from Japan, Kosovo* is pursuing a green recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic in vulnerable communities.
With support from Japan, Serbia aims to replace coal as primary energy source, through a just transition.
With new climate financing support from Japan, UNDP will assist Georgia to protect forests and reduce emissions.
With support from Japan, the country aims to reduce its high fossil fuel dependency through a just transition mechanism.
We spoke to Kishan Khoday, Regional Team Leader – Nature, Climate and Energy, about strategic priorities for countries in the region.
Countries such as Chile, Peru and Panama are promoting voluntary carbon footprint programmes within the private sector.
29 countries in the Africa region submitted more ambitious climate pledges in 2021 with support from Climate Promise.
Young climate warrior from Zimbabwe shares her reflections on COP26, what progress has been made and what remains to be done.
Minerals such as graphite, lithium and cobalt could help meet growing demand for clean energy technologies.