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Major new UN Development Programme poll shows a growing majority across G20 countries see climate change as a crisis, with strongest demands for…

Conservation, restoration, and improved management of forests are cost-effective solutions for large-scale reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG)…

In “Who’s Gonna End?”, Sertab Erener pairs with UNDP to encourage renewed efforts to fight climate change and achieve the Global Goals.

As Jamaica prepares to install solar in three public hospitals, lightbulb retrofits are already saving energy, money and barrels of oil

The Adaptation Accelerator Hub (AAH) is a global initiative aiming to fast-track climate change adaptation by helping developing countries, particularly those most vulnerable, turn climate plans into scalable, finance-ready solutions.Around the world, climate change impacts are intensifying, from…

Kim is a global technical specialist supporting countries on carbon accounting and greenhouse gas measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) in the context of UNFCCC reporting, REDD+ results-based finance and carbon markets. She has more than 15 years of experience in climate change policy and…

'High Integrity' initiative tackles crucial carbon market issues, focusing on precise emissions accounting and addressing environmental risks.

With support from Japan, UNDP and partners have restored 14 micro hydro plants, lighting up the lives of 70,000 off-grid residents.

As of 31 July 2021, 113 countries representing 53.7% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have submitted new or updated NDCs. Of these, 56 were…

This paper explores gender commitments, the conditions supporting gender-responsive climate actions and their implementation in Africa.

NDC Status Grenada submitted its second NDC in November 2020. Key highlights from the NDC In its updated NDC , Grenada confirms the same emission reduction target as the first one (a 40% reduction of the 2010 emissions levels by 2030) and commits to communicate any additional commitments…

NDC Status Senegal submitted its first NDC in December 2020. Key highlights from the NDC The country’s first climate pledge is considered an enhanced NDC with its commitment to reducing greenhouse emissions by 5% and 7% (unconditionally) and 23% and 29% (conditional on…

This support will help achieve zero emissions and climate-resilient pathways through clean energy access and sustainable land use actions.

Racine has a wealth of experience providing administrative and project management support to international organizations and the diplomatic corps, most recently supporting the UNFPA Multi-Country Regional Office for the Caribbean. As Administrative and Donor Relations Analyst, she helps to ensure…

LECB aimed to respond to the needs of the Colombian Low Carbon Development Strategy and contribute to its implementation by supporting the design and…

Mateo Salomon leads UNDP's climate change mitigation programming, overseeing a diverse portfolio valued at over half a billion USD. His work spans critical areas including energy access, clean energy transition, energy efficiency, and sustainable transport. With over 15 years of experience,…

Omar has over ten years of experience in development and climate policy design and implementation at the national and sub-national levels. Prior to joining UNDP, he served as the Regional Manager for Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa and MENA regions at the NDC Partnership Support Unit where he…

Women working at a sorting centre in Jordan are helping change community perceptions around recycling.

Burkina Faso launches the Africa Minigrids Program, a new technical assistance program for solar minigrids.

NDC Status The Cook Islands submitted its first NDC in September 2016.The revised NDC is currently being prepared.In the current NDC , the Cook Islands committed to a future powered by renewable energy with targets for renewable-sourced electricity of 50% by 2015 and 100% by 2020.