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Small islands sit on the front line against climate change. They’re among the most vulnerable to rising sea levels, declining rainfall, and extreme…

A new Common Framework provides clarity and credibility to mobilise private capital for sustainable investments in the region.

Bhutan sought to extend and elaborate its options and processes to address and promote low emission development effectively, through assessments,…

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,…

NDC Status Albania submitted its revised NDC in October 2021. Key highlights from the NDC Albania committed to an unconditional emissions reduction target of 20.9% by 2030 compared to business as usual. This is an increase compared to the first NDC which aimed to reduce emissions by…

This assessment reviews the extent to which human mobility features in NDCs and NAPs in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Suvi Huikuri is a Policy Specialist in UNDP’s HIV and Health Team in New York, working on the intersection of climate, environment and health. She supports countries to address and better govern the health impacts of climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss. Prior to joining UNDP in 2017,…

Art contest conveys hope for a peaceful and safe environment.

Cassie Flynn is the Global Director of Climate Change at UNDP. The portfolio supports over 150 countries to take bold climate action. She previously served as the Strategic Advisor on climate change to UNDP’s Administrator and Senior Advisor to the Prime Minister of Fiji as COP23 President…

NDC Status Zimbabwe submitted its updated NDC in September 2021. Key highlights from the NDC Zimbabwe enhanced its climate ambition by setting a 40% economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions reduction target by 2030, compared to business-as-usual levels, a significant increase…

By the end of 2027, Early Warnings for All aims to protect everyone from hazardous weather and climate events with the use of early warning systems.

Yusuke Taishi serves as the Officer in Charge (OIC) Head of Adaptation and is the Senior Technical Advisor for UNDP’s work on climate change adaptation. Since joining UNDP in 2008, Yusuke has been instrumental in advancing climate change adaptation initiatives across Asia and the Pacific, including…

Through new reforms, Egypt is planning to have 40 percent of its electricity come from renewable energy sources by 2035.

Africa Climate Week focuses on partnerships for resilience and energy transition.

With support from Japan, UNDP builds and equips Business Service Yards in Mtskheta municipality to protect forests from illegal logging.

Rural-to-urban migration for greater economic and social security is becoming inevitable, and climate stresses will only increase this trend.

As of April 2021, UNDP is now supporting 118 countries on NDC enhancement under the Climate Promise, including 38 LDCs, 28 SIDS, 14 higher-emitters,…

Our team is made up of a network of global experts, regional coordinators and national project teams, with strong leadership from UNDP’s country…

NDC Status The Republic of Congo submitted its revised NDC in August 2021. Key highlights from the NDC The updated NDC introduced an unconditional pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 17.09% relative to business-as-usual by 2025, with a reduction of 39.88% conditional…

NDC Status Botswana submitted its first NDC in November 2016. The revision of the NDC is currently underway. The national intention is to expand the NDC to include 3 new sectors, enhance monitoring and tracking, and align to new developed strategies, policies and plans such as the…