With support from Japan, the country aims to reduce its high fossil fuel dependency through a just transition mechanism.
News and Stories
Photo Stories
April 5, 2022
With plans to cut emissions 60% by 2030, become carbon neutral by 2050, Lao PDR is showing climate leadership.
News
March 29, 2022
UNDP is committed to support the government in exploring new financing instruments, particularly thematic bonds that take into account ESG criteria.
Photo Stories
March 25, 2022
Young Kenyan entrepreneurs are tackling deforestation and shifting to a circular economy through innovation.
News
March 24, 2022
In celebration of International Forests Day, students from the Kalinago community in Dominica came out to plant fruit trees on their school compounds
News
March 24, 2022
Japan becomes newest and largest partner to the next phase of UNDP’s Climate Promise, providing significant climate funds for 23 countries and…
Blog Posts
March 23, 2022
53 countries have included actions to promote women’s empowerment in their revised climate action plans, up from seven countries in 2015.
Blog Posts
March 21, 2022
Learn how 3 countries are tackling the water crisis and supporting their national climate pledges.
Events
March 20, 2022
This webinar will present climate finance tools to support countries to address financial aspects of their NDCs.
Events
March 17, 2022
UNDP and the Government of Iceland is organizing a high-level side-event during CSW66.
News
March 16, 2022
UNDP developed a guidance framework to support countries to design green recovery options that incorporate climate action.
News
March 15, 2022
A borderland community in Namibia becomes a first responder for climate-migrants from neighboring Angola
Blog Posts
March 10, 2022
We spoke to Kishan Khoday, Regional Team Leader – Nature, Climate and Energy, about strategic priorities for countries in the region.
Photo Stories
March 9, 2022
How a woman-led company, City Waste Recycling, is contributing to the fight against plastic waste.