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Moving towards a circular economy
The Ghana ‘Waste’ Recovery Platform provides a good example to follow.
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NELPLAST, a 'Waste' Recovery Platform member organization, reclycling plastic waste into pavement blocks.
NELPLAST, a 'Waste' Recovery Platform member organization, reclycling plastic waste into pavement blocks. Photo: UNDP Ghana
Blog Posts
Nigeria must lead on climate change
At UNDP, we will remain steadfast and accompany the government and people of this great country on this path.
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Wind turbine in Nigeria.
Wind turbine in Nigeria. Photo : UNDP Nigeria
Photo Stories
Wetlands give life
Preserving Uganda’s wetlands secures a brighter future for country and planet.
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Butterflies, Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda, Africa
Butterflies, Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda © Grégoire Dubois
Photo Stories
Climate action enhances water & food security in the Dry Zone of Myanmar
The Dry Zone is one of the most climate sensitive and natural resource poor regions in Myanmar. As temperatures rise, things are getting worse.
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Dramatically enhancing water availability during the dry periods means that farmers are now able to continue farming in areas that were otherwise left fallow.
Photo Stories
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