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Climate-smart agriculture gets boost in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe will enhance its mobile strategies to reach over 2.3 million smallholder farmers with climate smart agriculture practices.
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Five vehicles handed over by the UNDP to provide mobility support to the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Resettlement of Zimbabwe
The five vehicles that will be used to support extension work to reach over 2.3 million small holder farmers with climate smart agriculture practices. ©UNDP Zimbabwe
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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"
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Solar for health
5 ways solar power are making universal healthcare a reality in Zambia and Zimbabwe.
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Solar panels on the roof of the Chikumbi Health Center, Chongwe District, Zambia.
Solar panels on the roof of the Chikumbi Health Center, Chongwe District, Zambia. Photos: UNDP / Karin Schermbrucker for Slingshot