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Photo Stories
August 12, 2024
How five countries are greening COVID-19 recovery
Albania, Benin, Ecuador, Jordan and Viet Nam are using green recovery to advance their climate goals.
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Group on environmentally-friendly bikes in the park
Photo: UNDP Viet Nam
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
Blog Posts
November 12, 2021
For a truly circular economy, we need to listen to indigenous voices
We must ensure that Indigenous peoples are in the driving seat to help turn NDCs into action.
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A farmer works in the Aadhimalai fields within the Niligri Biosphere Reserve in southern India.
A farmer works in the Aadhimalai fields within the Niligri Biosphere Reserve in southern India. Photo: Aadhimalai Pazhangudiyinar Producer Company Limited
Photo Stories
July 27, 2021
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