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Least developed countries (LDCs) are low-income countries confronting severe structural impediments to sustainable development. They are highly…
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As torrential rains continue to lash parts of Pakistan, UNDP is gearing up to support the country with its immediate and long-term recovery plans.
The assessment estimates total damages to exceed USD 14.9 billion, and total economic losses to reach about $15.2 billion.
Credits: Shuja Hakim, UNDP Pakistan
Post-Disaster Needs Assessment calls for urgent support to implement a Recovery and Reconstruction that ‘Builds Back Better’.
On International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, an activist shares her perspective on the climate crisis.
The conference, co-hosted by the Government of Pakistan and the United Nations, takes place on 9 January 2023.
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UNDP and Euronews launch series of documentaries focused on key climate issues, with support from Sweden.
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Learn more about the outcomes of the COP27 decision on the just transition, at our webinar on 1 February at 8.30AM ET
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A borderland community in Namibia becomes a first responder for climate-migrants from neighboring Angola
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With Japan's support, several infrastructure investments are being made to strengthen the resilience of local communities in Tajikistan.
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With support from Japan, communities in at-risk areas benefit from increased resilience and protection from climate hazards.
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15 small and medium enterprises received seed funding for innovative solutions that promote sustainable, efficient, and circular business practices.
Young people comprise 68% of Pakistan's population, and their perspective on climate change needs to be heard.
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The Government of Turkmenistan updated the Nationally Determined Contributions, upping ambition to tackle climate change.
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Ghana is the first country globally to authorize such transfer as part of cooperative approaches under Art. 6 of the Paris Agreement.
“Without the forest, we are exposed to climate change, to drought and heat. Without rain, we cannot grow crops to eat"
Photo: UNDP in the Pacific/ Ildiko Hamos
The project will support net-zero transition and climate-resilient development in Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Timor-Leste and Vanuatu.
Burkina Faso launches the Africa Minigrids Program, a new technical assistance program for solar minigrids.
The climate crisis, just like nearly every other humanitarian and development challenge, has a greater impact on women. We explain how.
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Climate-related and natural disasters can take a huge toll on vulnerable communities. More investment is needed in this area.