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SUSTAINABILITY | A Small Grant’s Big Impact on Ensuring Sustainable Harvests in Nigeria
Gurapwana and Dawhol Bob are two small villages in Plateau State, Nigeria that are transforming their agriculture landscape and are being empowered through small-scale farming initiatives. At the heart of these initiatives is the Sustainable Environment and Fisheries Foundation (SEFFA). SEFFA is leading the way with a project called “Building Resilience to Climate Change Through…
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CLIMATE RISKS | Santo Sunset: Local Network Addressing Climate Risks and Empowering Women and Youth Leaders
In the heart of the remote and beautiful Western Santo region in Vanuatu lies a beacon of hope and resilience known as the Santo Sunset Environment Network (SSEN). Established with a vision to safeguard the environment, marine resources, and traditional practices from the relentless impacts of climate change, this community-driven initiative stands as a testament…
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SOLUTIONS | Closing the loop: Incorporating nature-based solutions in the Peri-Urban Region of Mumbai
Mumbai is the sixth most densely populated metropolitan region globally, with its urban population continuing to expand. The nation grapples with the challenges posed by climate change amid its economic progress. Rapid urbanization puts immense pressure on the environment. To address this, the country drafted the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Plan (MMRP) 2016-26. This plan describes…
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EMPOWERMENT | Blossoming Resilience: Empowering Women and Communities in West Timor’s Climate Odyssey
In the sun-drenched landscapes of West Timor, a remarkable tale unfolds – a tale of resilience, adaptation, and the power of unity. Here, rainfall is a scarce blessing and the sun’s intensity paints the earth in shades of arid beauty. A community stands at the crossroads of climate change and survival. Amidst the challenges of…
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AQUACULTURE | Navigating hope: SMK’s transformational journey in empowering Pohnpei through aquaculture practices
In the western Pacific Ocean, the idyllic small island of Pohnpei of the Federated States of Micronesia is home to a rich diversity of marine life. However, this diverse ecosystem is under threat from climate change and other human activities. Recognizing the urgent need to protect these invaluable natural resources, Sokehs Menin Ketengesed (SMK), an…
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CLIMATE RESILIENCE | Utilizing Indigenous Knowledge and Practices for Climate Resilience
With the belief that indigenous people’s knowledge, and practices can help to save the planet from the impact of climate change, this story reflects solutions from the Bukidnon Umayamnon Tribe of the Philippines. Despite contributing insignificantly to the global issue of climate change, the aftershocks of a changing climate have wreaked havoc on this community.…
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COMMUNITY RESILIENCE | Enhancing innovative solutions for community resilience
Innovation does not only mean new technologies, but also different approaches to implement practices, business models and promote behavioral changes. UNDP has worked with partners and countries since 2008 to mobilize US$1.2 billion from vertical funds and bilateral donors and leveraged an additional $3.1 billion from public and private partners via co-financing to implement…
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‘To Do or Not To Do’ after COP28
By now there have been many analysis pieces written about COP28 and the successes or failures it has delivered. This is partly due to a Conference of Parties (COP) final decision document which can be hundreds of pages long, with complexities on many articles (chapters of the decision), specific wordings and language that is finally…
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Call for Application – Mentorship Grant for Students and Young Researchers 2024
Mentorship Grant for Students and Young Researchers 2024 Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable hotspot zones in the world for adverse impacts of climate change resulting from increased frequency and intensity of hazards including cyclones, floods, droughts, salinity intrusion, storm surges, etc. Hence it is imperative to attain resilience which is yet to be…
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Call for Application – Research Grant for IUB Students
Research Grant 2024 for IUB students Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable hotspot zones in the world for adverse impacts of climate change resulting from increased frequency and intensity of hazards including cyclones, floods, droughts, salinity intrusion, storm surges, etc. Hence it is imperative to attain resilience which is yet to be achieved…
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Climate Chronicles of the Manta Community: Life on the river, battling the water woes
“We are born on this boat [and] we live on the boat. This is our home … without our boat wewould have no means to eat. If we did not have our boats, we would just die.[i]– Member of the Manta Community” The impacts of climate change have internally displaced more than 30 million people…
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Overcoming the Odds
This Comic Book highlights the business-unusual scenario of climate finance in the realm of adaptation. This book showcases how local leadership can be promoted through consistent dialogues and consultations amongst the donors, intermediaries and local community. Flexible funding and programming; trust building between donors and local communities; incorporation of local knowledge are some key enablers…