Long-term development is key to fighting drought and saving lives.
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Half of the world’s freshwater bodies are shared; it's important that all transboundary water basins are governed and managed collaboratively.
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Art contest conveys hope for a peaceful and safe environment.
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Restoring ecosystems in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.
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The vision for low-carbon, high economic growth requires a colorful transformation at scale.
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With funding from Japan, the country is launching an ambitious initiative to protect the Asi river in the Hatay province.
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UNDP-supported initiatives are linking environmental protection, inclusion, economic opportunities and peace in a region ravaged by climate change.
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Relatedly, UNDP supported the design and launch of South Sudan’s first digital integrated Monitoring, Reporting and Verification system.
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Learn how 3 countries are tackling the water crisis and supporting their national climate pledges.
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9 countries working towards gender-responsive climate policies.
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In recent years, Somalia has worked to carve a climate-resilient path forward, but success depends on international financial support.
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A major reforestation campaign aiming at protecting watersheds and reaching the goals of the country's NDC.
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In Uganda, the integrated approach brings solutions to scarce rains and improves school feeding programmes.
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29 countries in the Africa region submitted more ambitious climate pledges in 2021 with support from Climate Promise.