Netherlands

The work featured here has been co-funded through the generous contribution of the Government of Netherlands. As a longstanding donor for UNDP's climate action work, the Netherlands supports global efforts to tackle climate change and develop ambitious climate policies, particularly on circular economy, including through direct support for flagship initiatives such as the Pledge to Impact Programme.

Blog Posts
Did COP26 move the needle on climate action? A young delegate from Zimbabwe reflects
Young climate warrior from Zimbabwe shares her reflections on COP26, what progress has been made and what remains to be done.
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African Youth Initiative
Credit: Dominique Souris/Youth Climate Lab
Blog Posts
The role of extractives in Africa’s inclusive green and resilient recovery
Minerals such as graphite, lithium and cobalt could help meet growing demand for clean energy technologies.
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About 70 percent of the world’s cobalt used for batteries in mobile phones to electric cars comes from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and a significant percentage from Madagascar. Countries such as Zimbabwe and Namibia have among the largest reserves of lithium globally.
About 70 percent of the world’s cobalt used for batteries in mobile phones and electric cars comes from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Countries such as Zimbabwe and Namibia have among the largest reserves of lithium globally. Photo: UNDP in the Democratic Republic of Congo

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Adaptation Fund
AECID: Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation
Belgium partner in development
BMUKN and IKN
Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
Embassy of Denmark
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Green Climate Fund
GEF
Government of Iceland
Ministero Dell'Ambiente E Della Sicurezza Energetica
From The People of Japan
Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management of the Netherlands
Norad
Portugal
Sweden
Switzerland - Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research
UK
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