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Municipal workers SA-LEDS

Announcing the USAID South Africa Low Emissions Development Program on Climatelinks

December 4, 2019
Katie Capp
Blog Post
As one of the highest emitters of greenhouse gases in the world, South Africa is committed to implement an effective national climate change response...
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Keywords: 
clean energy, climate finance, low emission development strategies, mitigation
Geography: 
Global
Mara River Basin photo

Announcing the winners of the Climatelinks Photo Contest 2019

December 3, 2019
Steve Hardeman
Blog Post
The Climatelinks photo contest received an impressive total of 170 submissions from the Climatelinks community, representing more than 40 countries...
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Keywords: 
adaptation, agriculture, biodiversity, clean energy, climate change integration, Climate Risk Management, coastal, conflict, disaster, food security, forest/forestry, gender, health, indigenous, infrastructure, land use, mitigation, mountain, partnership, resilience, safeguards, Self-reliance, urban, WASH, water
Geography: 
Global
Photo of a solar powered groundwater borehole system in Kenya

Keeping the Water Flowing: Mitigating Climate Risk in WASH Programming

November 12, 2019
Brittany Ajroud
Patrick Nease
Blog Post
In arid regions with already unreliable water and sanitation services, climate change is a threat multiplier for those who rely on functional...
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Keywords: 
Climate Risk Management, mitigation, WASH, water
Geography: 
Global
A man holds a solar panel and looks at the camera.

How Can Climate Action Be Inclusive?

October 22, 2019
Wendy Jaglom
Logan Pfeiffer
Blog Post
A growing demand to address the threats of climate change and social inequality has led to the emergence of inclusive climate action. Building on...
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Keywords: 
adaptation, climate policy, gender, low emission development strategies, mitigation
Geography: 
Global
A group of women and children gather over a poster-sized paper for discussion.

Editor’s Pick: Building local capacity tools & resources on Climatelinks

September 10, 2019
Isabela Barriga
Blog Post
This month we are exploring what it means to build local capacity to address climate change. Building local capacity starts with an understanding of...
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Keywords: 
agriculture, forest/forestry, land use, low emission development strategies, mitigation, Monitoring & Evaluation, reducing emissions from deforestation & degradation (REDD+)
Geography: 
Global
Screenshot of the Resilient Energy Platform homepage.

USAID-NREL Partnership Launches Resilient Energy Platform to Help Countries Plan Reliable and Secure Energy Systems

September 3, 2019
Sadie Cox
Isabel McCan
Blog Post
Because of the wide array of threats faced by modern energy systems, power sector resilience is increasingly important. It is critical for...
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Keywords: 
clean energy, disaster, mitigation, resilience, vulnerability assessment
Geography: 
Global
USAID FAB Photo MRV

Editor’s Pick: Resources for Measurement, Reporting, and Verification on Climatelinks

August 1, 2019
Stephan Hardeman
Blog Post
Measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) are essential for transparency between countries as they track their greenhouse gas emissions. By...
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Keywords: 
agriculture, forest/forestry, land use, low emission development strategies, mitigation, Monitoring & Evaluation, reducing emissions from deforestation & degradation (REDD+)
Geography: 
Global
Groups gathered in a conference room look at a wall projection on the RALI Hamonization Framework.

The RALI GHG MRV Harmonization Framework

July 9, 2019
Marian Van Pelt
Blog Post
Many countries around the world have set ambitious targets for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. As a result, those countries are now pursuing...
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Keywords: 
emissions, mitigation, Monitoring & Evaluation, partnership
Geography: 
Global
Workers install solar panels on a rail terminal, China.

Market-Based Mechanisms to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Asia

July 8, 2019
Emily Kent
Megha Kedia
Deborah Harris
Blog Post
Countries in Asia are steadily addressing the need to reduce emissions through the deployment of market-based mechanisms (MBMs), such as carbon taxes...
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Keywords: 
clean energy, climate finance, climate policy, low emission development strategies, mitigation
Geography: 
Asia
Mountainous landscape of Malawi with tree-filled field in foreground.

Shaping Green Growth in Malawi

May 24, 2019
Blanca Bernal
Blog Post
As my third trip to Malawi in a year came to an end, it was apparent that we have reached a milestone that many might not have thought achievable...
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Keywords: 
carbon, climate finance, emissions, mitigation, resilience
Geography: 
Africa
El equipo de RALI sobre armonizar MRV de GEI en Colombia incluye representantes del MADS, IDEAM, USAID/Colombia, USAID RALI, y USAID Washington.

Fortaleciendo los Métodos de Medición, Reporte y Verificación de los Gases de Efecto Invernadero en Colombia

May 9, 2019
Marian Van Pelt
Blog Post
Transparencia y claridad en la medición, reporte y verificación (MRV) de las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero (GEI) es esencial para vigilar...
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Keywords: 
emissions, mitigation, Monitoring & Evaluation, partnership
Geography: 
Latin America & Caribbean
Mangrove management committee meeting

Mangrove restoration for climate resilient communities in the Sherbo River Estuary, Sierra Leone

April 29, 2019
Julia Bradley-Cook
Blog Post
“The water is pushing very hard on our islands and communities,” recounted the Bonthe Deputy Mayor, during a recent meeting with USAID staff in the...
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Keywords: 
climate change integration, Climate Risk Management, emissions, food security, forest/forestry, low emission development strategies, mitigation, Monitoring & Evaluation, partnership, poverty, resilience, sustainable landscapes
Geography: 
Africa
A palm oil mill in Asia, surrounded by oil palm trees.

Generating Electricity from Biogas from Palm Oil Mill Effluent

April 25, 2019
Joshua Forgotson
Blog Post
Every day, Indonesian palm oil mills emit nearly 2,000 metric tons of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, from the waste treatment of palm oil mill...
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Keywords: 
agriculture, clean energy, emissions, low emission development strategies, mitigation
Geography: 
Asia
Large trees in wetland area, Prey Lang, Cambodia.

Integrating Biodiversity and Sustainable Landscapes for Greater Impact: Considerations for Programming

April 23, 2019
Catherine Wahlen
Jennifer Kane
Blog Post
Integrating biodiversity and sustainable landscapes objectives in development programming can increase the sustainability of interventions, amplify...
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Keywords: 
biodiversity, climate change integration, forest/forestry, governance, land use, mitigation, reducing emissions from deforestation & degradation (REDD+), sustainable landscapes
A leopard runs in front of a camera trap in Eastern Russia.

Climatelinks celebrates biodiversity on Earth Day

April 18, 2019
Isabela Barriga
Blog Post
This year’s Earth Day theme, Protect Our Species , highlights the roles of all living things and the importance of protecting endangered and...
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Keywords: 
adaptation, biodiversity, climate change integration, mitigation

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