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Photo Stories
March 21, 2021
Every Drop Counts: How UNDP is supporting countries to beat the water crisis
Around the world some 2.2 billion people lack safely managed drinking water, 4.2 billion people lack safely managed sanitation, and 700 million…
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Child collects water
Infrastructure development has provided over 2.3 million people with clean water, education and improved roads. October 2017. Credit UNDP Yemen.
Photo Stories
January 26, 2021
Somalia takes its climate ambition to the next level for people and the planet
Somalia, one of the world's most fragile states, is working for a more resilient, low-carbon future.
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Woman and man in Somalia looking at the horizon
Photo: UNDP Somalia
Photo Stories
January 22, 2021
How Somalia is working for a more resilient, low-carbon future
Despite facing conflict and political instability, Somalia shows strong climate action leadership through multi-sectoral, cohesive approach.
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Women and youth participate in climate action consultations in Somalia
Women and youth representatives, as well as representatives of vulnerable communities, took part in consultations, helping shape revision of the NDC. Photo: UNDP Somalia
Blog Posts
April 3, 2020
Green solutions can make COVID-19 recovery efforts more effective in the Arab States region
Addressing climate change can play an important role in preventing and mitigating health crises, with green solutions vital for recovery efforts.
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UNDP is helping countries build back better after crises and create more resilient societies
Photo: Claire Thomas / UNDP Iraq