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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
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
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
Villagers on a high mountainside in Nepal carry bark paper on their backs.

A Gateway to Integrated Development

April 17, 2019
Tiffany Gibert
Blog Post
The integration of biodiversity and climate considerations in development programming can lead to long-term benefits in both sectors. For example,...
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Keywords: 
adaptation, biodiversity, mitigation, resilience
Laura Torres (MADS) presents on GHG harmonization

Strengthening Greenhouse Gas MRV Systems in Colombia

April 2, 2019
Marian Van Pelt
Blog Post
Transparent greenhouse gas emissions accounting is essential for monitoring global progress in the fight against climate change. While many countries...
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Keywords: 
emissions, mitigation, Monitoring & Evaluation, partnership
Geography: 
Latin America & Caribbean
Wood burning on a charcoal production site.

Mapping Charcoal Production to Protect Land in Ghana

October 18, 2018
SERVIR
Blog Post
Firewood and charcoal provide more than 80 percent of energy used in sub-Saharan Africa, according to the World Agroforestry Centre , with only a...
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Keywords: 
forest/forestry, indicators, land use, mitigation, reducing emissions from deforestation & degradation (REDD+), sustainable landscapes
Geography: 
Africa