The work featured here has been co-funded through the generous contribution of the Government of Switzerland. As a longstanding donor for UNDP's climate action work, Switzerland supports global efforts to tackle climate change, reduce deforestation and forest degradation, and develop high-integrity carbon markets, including through direct support for flagship initiatives such as UN-REDD and the High-Integrity Carbon Markets Initiative.
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Countries are increasingly examining the potential of carbon markets to close the significant gap in climate finance in Africa.
“Without the forest, we are exposed to climate change, to drought and heat. Without rain, we cannot grow crops to eat"
African countries are in the process of understanding how to weigh the opportunities afforded by carbon markets.
The event included the launch of a Digital Climate Atlas that helps monitor climate conditions in the country.
Indigenous Peoples and local forest communities have been left out of decision-making processes for far too long.
Long-term development is key to fighting drought and saving lives.
How Ecuador is pioneering deforestation-free production chains to conserve the Amazon.
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