News and Stories

Explainers
April 24, 2023
What is circular economy and why does it matter?
Circular economy is much more than waste management. We explain what it is and how it can help fight climate change.
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©UNDP Climate Promise
Photo Stories
December 29, 2021
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
December 9, 2021
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
December 8, 2021
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