New UNDP-supported initiative will strengthen water security, livelihoods and ecosystem resilience across Eswatini, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
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In 2025, countries submitted updated national climate plans. We explore how NDCs 3.0 mark a decisive shift in ambition and quality.
UNDP and Italy launch the 2026 Youth4Climate Call for Solutions, offering up to US$30,000 in funding and support for youth-led climate action.
As climate shocks are stretching public budgets, countries are testing new tools to finance adaptation and resilience.
Indigenous communities in Cambodia are leading climate action, protecting forests, securing land and strengthening livelihoods through direct grants.
Developing countries are integrating new technologies and innovative approaches in their climate action, with support from Japan.
With peace-positive climate solutions, countries can address immediate vulnerabilities as well as deeper drivers of instability.
The TFFF Country Access Platform will serve as a hub to provide knowledge, connecting tropical countries.
A pioneering finance instrument aimed to strengthen early warnings worldwide seeks initial capitalization of US$200 million.
National climate plans offer blueprints for local economic development.
Adaptation finance is not just about money – it’s about systems, predictability and results.
Georgia, Moldova, Serbia, Ukraine and Uzbekistan are using their national climate plans to create green jobs and build more resilient communities.
Despite promising results, results-based payments can be further improved to deliver both climate action and sustainable development.
Carbon markets are a crucial tool in the fight against climate change. We explain how they work and why they are important.
