Indigenous communities in Cambodia are leading climate action, protecting forests, securing land and strengthening livelihoods through direct grants.
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Greening operations help UNDP remain a reliable partner through crises while reducing emissions and saving millions in energy costs.
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.
Developing countries are integrating new technologies and innovative approaches in their climate action, with support from Japan.
Youth from around the world are showing what happens when they are not just invited to the table but trusted to lead.
By reducing the risks posed by glacial lake outburst floods and droughts, Nepal is safeguarding lives, water sources and livelihoods.
Cabo Verde, the Central African Republic and Namibia are building up their national transparency capacities for more effective climate action.
Locally led innovations empower communities globally to build lasting resilience to the climate crisis.
Guajajara women blend ancestral ecological knowledge with modern tools to defend their land and culture.
Climate information and early warning systems underpin risk-informed development and adaptation planning.
Despite facing many challenges, Small Island Developing States are taking climate action at full speed.
Georgia, Moldova, Serbia, Ukraine and Uzbekistan are using their national climate plans to create green jobs and build more resilient communities.
From Colombia to Iraq and from Kenya to Timor-Leste, countries are finding solutions to building peace and climate resilience.
Senegal’s progress on sustainable energy shows that countries in Africa can simultaneously expand energy access and pursue low-carbon development.
