Water is the central nervous system in the fight to create resilient and low carbon economies. Yet 785 million people worldwide still lack safe water.
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Flooding is common in Nepal and extreme rainfall events are a natural part of the landscape. However, climate change is making such events more…
On the face of it, the Maldives is paradise on Earth. Yet the low-lying atoll nation is also fragile, confronting the impacts of a warming planet.
Kenya has taken bold steps to secure the country against climate change and its effects.
Women farmers often bear much of the brunt of climate change impacts, because they are mostly at the frontline, striving to feed their families.
The Government of Zambia has joined a UN coalition led by UNDP, FAO and WFP to help women turn goat rearing into livelihoods.
Building greater community resilience to climate risks, and other shocks that drive food insecurity.
In order to tell world leaders what type of change people want, we must first reach out and listen. That’s how Peoples' Climate Vote was born.
64% of people believe climate change is a global emergency, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey by UNDP.
Somalia, one of the world's most fragile states, is working for a more resilient, low-carbon future.
Home to more than 4 billion people, see how UNDP’s climate adaptation work supports sustainable development across Asia and the Pacific.
Despite facing conflict and political instability, Somalia shows strong climate action leadership through multi-sectoral, cohesive approach.
Through our experience working with countries, here are 7 key lessons on adaptation, and how we are applying them as part of our Climate Promise.
As momentum across the region grows, here’s how Moldova and Armenia are working towards a greener, more sustainable future.
