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With funding from Japan, UNDP is working with the authorities in Hatay to improve the river’s current condition.
Join our live Twitter Spaces event with young climate activists from Africa, on 1 September at 10AM ET
In Africa, one of the regions hardest hit by climate change impacts, climate ambition is stronger than in any other part of the world.
EVs, coupled with clean energy, offer the greatest potential to reduce emissions in the transportation sector.
Working to secure their future, young people are embracing a diversity of roles in government, academia, civil society, media, and the private sector.
Indigenous Peoples and local forest communities have been left out of decision-making processes for far too long.
As custodians of natural resources, Indigenous women play an essential role in preserving forests and natural ecosystems.
The Africa Climate Week 2022 took place from 29 August to 2 September in Libreville, Gabon, and was hosted by the Government of Gabon. 
Countries in Asia-Pacific are adopting more ambitious goals on climate mitigation and adaptation.
Long-term development is key to fighting drought and saving lives.
Half of the world’s freshwater bodies are shared; it's important that all transboundary water basins are governed and managed collaboratively.
Here are 7 things you need to know about the state of climate ambition in the Latin America and the Caribbean region.
Through new reforms, Egypt is planning to have 40 percent of its electricity come from renewable energy sources by 2035.