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Climate change is a matter of justice – here’s why

WEBClimate change is a human rights issue. All people should have the agency to live life with dignity. However, the climate crisis is causing loss of lives, livelihoods, …

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What is climate change mitigation and why is it urgent

WEBWhat is the 1.5°C goal and why do we need to stick to it? In 2015, 196 Parties to the UN Climate Convention in Paris adopted the Paris Agreement, a landmark …

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Green solutions can make COVID-19 recovery efforts more …

WEBThe health of the planet and the well-being of people are inextricable. Addressing climate change and environment priorities can play an important role in …

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Achieving clean cooking for all in Africa needs people at the centre

WEBThese figures indicate a critical health reality. The use of inefficient stoves is a leading cause of indoor pollution, which has devastating effects on the health of …

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What is climate change adaptation and why is it crucial

WEBClimate change adaptation refers to actions that help reduce vulnerability to the current or expected impacts of climate change like weather extremes and hazards, …

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The Climate Dictionary: An everyday guide to climate change

WEBThe climate crisis refers to the serious problems that are being caused, or are likely to be caused, by changes in the planet’s climate, including weather extremes and …

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Advancing circularity in Cambodia: Focus on plastic pollution

WEBPlastic pollution poses numerous risks to our health, ecosystems and economies, but as almost all plastics are made from fossil fuels, their use also has …

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Forests can help us limit climate change – here is how

WEBAt the same time, 70 million Indigenous People call forests their home and act as their primary caretakers and custodians. For them, the health of the forests is, in …

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the Ground Up Action from Climate

WEBClimate Fund – to protect communities from climate change impacts and provide states with a guide to scale up adaptation finance. A key focus is the combination of green bonds …

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Building resilient futures in the Caribbean Climate Promise

WEBNew areas, including social inclusion, disaster risk reduction, health, and loss and damage. As part of these efforts, Grenada has created a National Cooling …

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What is circular economy and why does it matter

WEBCurrently, only 7.2 percent of used materials are cycled back into our economies after use. This has a significant burden on the environment and contributes to the climate, …

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Comoros Climate Promise

WEBNDC Status The Union of the Comoros submitted its revised NDC in November 2021. Key highlights from the NDC In its revised NDC, the Union of the Comoros commits to an …

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Small Island Developing States are on the frontlines of climate …

WEBHow is climate change affecting SIDS? SIDS are highly exposed to hurricanes and other extreme weather events, which are becoming more frequent and …

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Ghana Climate Promise

WEBNDC Status Ghana submitted its revised NDC in November 2021. Key highlights from the NDC With more ambition across sectors and the inclusion of new greenhouse gases, …

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Ghana Gender Analysis and Climate Change Climate Promise

WEBNationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are at the heart of the Paris Agreement and embodies efforts by each country to reduce national emissions and …

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Niger Climate Promise

WEBNDC Status Niger submitted its updated NDC in December 2021. Key highlights from the NDC Niger enhanced its adaptation and mitigation ambition and updated its NDC based …

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Congo (Democratic Republic of) Climate Promise

WEBNDC Status The Democratic Republic of Congo submitted its revised NDC in December 2021. Key highlights from the NDC In its updated NDC, the Democratic Republic of …

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Paraguay Climate Promise

WEBNDC Status Paraguay submitted its revised NDC in July 2021. Key highlights from the NDC Paraguay maintained the same level of mitigation ambition, with a 10% unconditional …

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Sudan Climate Promise

WEBThe Climate Promise is being delivered in collaboration with key partners. Thanks to our partners in Sudan: NDC Status Sudan submitted its revised NDC in September 2022. …

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Malawi Climate Promise

WEBNDC Status Malawi submitted its updated NDC in July 2021. Key highlights from the NDC Under its updated NDC, Malawi adopted absolute economy-wide targets for cutting …

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Kenya Gender Analysis Climate Promise

WEBClimate change presents a major threat to Kenya’s sustainable development and the realization of the nation’s Vision 2030 that seeks to create a competitive and …

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Water sources are disappearing. How can we adapt

WEBThe Aral Sea in Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan has already experienced serious issues with water shortages, soil salinity and erosion. Once home to the world’s fourth …

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