Local solutions harness the protective services of healthy ecosystems to shield communities from climate impacts and bolster biodiversity.
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October 14, 2024
Women from different regions in Colombia are leading solutions to tackle the climate and biodiversity crises. Here are their stories.
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September 25, 2024
UNDP has teamed up with Lavazza to produce the world’s first certified ‘deforestation-free’ coffee in Ecuador.
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September 23, 2024
In Tanzania’s drought-prone rangelands, the planting of native species is reviving ecosystems, to the benefit of people and nature.
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September 12, 2024
Green technologies offer a unique opportunity to build a more sustainable future for rural communities.
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August 12, 2024
Albania, Benin, Ecuador, Jordan and Viet Nam are using green recovery to advance their climate goals.
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August 6, 2024
Climate change is placing stress on the La Mojana wetlands. Indigenous knowledge and wisdom are helping bring them back to life.
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July 22, 2024
Indigenous women in Kenya are leading the way in forest conservation while preserving their cultural heritage.
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July 16, 2024
Dry-season gardens and new meal products for dairy goats are helping communities boost food productivity.
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June 25, 2024
The Earth is heating up faster than ever. As the mercury climbs, so too do the stakes for humanity.
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June 5, 2024
Uganda is seeing worsening impacts of climate change. Local changemakers are leading adaptation solutions for urban and smallholder farmers.
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June 4, 2024
With support from the Adaptation Fund, a project is helping restore wetlands in the La Mojana region of northern Colombia.
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May 28, 2024
Despite facing fragility and conflict, Haiti, Papua New Guinea and Guinea-Bissau are investing in long-term adaptation planning.
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May 28, 2024
Through green solutions that accelerate their businesses, women entrepreneurs are helping the country's achieve its climate goals.