Almost 98 percent of the Pacific region is ocean. But sea-level rise has various impacts that affect coastal communities in the Pacific.
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A US$23.6 million initiative to improve protection for three national parks in Sudan will see over 20,000 sq. km of land and marine areas supported.
How Ecuador is pioneering deforestation-free production chains to conserve the Amazon.
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The revised NDC sets out a roadmap for Georgia's low-carbon, post-pandemic future.
14 global entities launched a renewed effort to raise awareness about the value of transparency in pursuing meaningful climate action.
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With support from UNDP, countries across the region are advancing climate-resilient development to address the life-threatening challenges of climate…
Armenia increases climate ambitions and lays the groundwork for the transition to a more sustainable, resilient and low-carbon economy.
The new NDC facilitates green recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic, as it offers a blueprint to modernize the economy.
Meet Paloma Costa. This Brazilian climate warrior and lawyer is gently shaking the world with her passion for climate justice.
