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2021 in Review: African nations step up the climate fight
29 countries in the Africa region submitted more ambitious climate pledges in 2021 with support from Climate Promise.
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Women in Tanzania with their fist in the air
Tanzania substantially increased the ambition of their NDC in 2021. Photo: UNDP Tanzania
News
UNDP launches Sahel Offer, seeking largest joint commitment to regenerate the region
UNDP’s Sahel Offer – A Regeneration – is a $3.6 billion programme, which focuses on three main areas Governance, Energy and Youth, which are the…
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Children watching a tree seedling recently planted in their village in Chad
Children watching a tree seedling recently planted in their village in Chad ©UNDP Chad
Events
Global Launch Event: “A Regeneration” Implementing the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel (UNISS): UNDP’s contribution
At UNDP, based on our comparative advantages, we offer to focus on three key development catalysts – Governance, Renewable Energy and Youth, to…
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Global Launch Event: “A Regeneration” Implementing the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel
Photo Stories
African nations are rising to the challenge of the climate crisis, building resilient livelihoods and accelerating action
Africa is at a crossroads. The multiplying challenges of the climate crisis, conflict and COVID-19 have put more and more people at risk.
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A man planting a tree in Chad
Chad sits on the frontlines of the climate crisis. © UNDP
Blog Posts
The case for a green economy
A just transition to a green economy can address climate change, rising inequality, and the health and economic impacts of COVID-19.
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A smiling worker in Nigeria
"It has been an immensely challenging year for governments who have been scrambling to contain the spread of coronavirus while also managing the economic fallout"
Blog Posts
Smallholder farmers in Nigeria learn new methods to cope with shocks that drive food insecurity
Building greater community resilience to climate risks, and other shocks that drive food insecurity.
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Women farmers in Nigeria
Women contribute to up to 80 percent of agricultural labour in Nigeria. Photo : UNDP Nigeria
Blog Posts
Nigeria must lead on climate change
At UNDP, we will remain steadfast and accompany the government and people of this great country on this path.
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Wind turbine in Nigeria.
Wind turbine in Nigeria. Photo : UNDP Nigeria