Carbon markets are a crucial tool in the fight against climate change. We explain how they work and why they are important.
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When the rain falls hard in the Western Balkans, it doesn’t respect borders.
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Five countries are using nature-based solutions to build climate resilience across urban, coastal, highland, and rural landscapes.
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The programme aims to build the capacity of developing countries to meet the requirements of the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) .
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After more than a decade of struggle, Shuar communities in Ecuador receive the titles to their ancestral lands.
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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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Sustainable energy can help lay the groundwork for long-term peace and economic recovery in fragile and conflict-affected settings.
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UNDP and the Lavazza Foundation have announced a new initiative that will provide clean water access in Ecuador.
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Local communities in Kenya, Viet Nam and Colombia are restoring coastal ecosystems for a more resilient, low-carbon future.
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Distributed solutions are moving into the mainstream because they are flexible, scalable and central to meeting real-world energy needs.
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Young climate leaders in Burundi, Guinea, Kenya, Morocco, Panama and Zimbabwe are unlocking a sustainable and inclusive future.
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Collaborations between business students and local organizations can bring climate finance to scale adaptation solutions.
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From Kenya and Madagascar to Nepal and Pakistan, young people are protecting and restoring some of the world’s most vital wetlands.
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By pairing the expansion of renewable energy with a just transition, we can increase the world's GDP while improving lives everywhere.