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Workers in a forest gather grass.

New USAID Ecosystem-based Adaptation Evidence Summary and Case Study Series

April 30, 2019
Anila Jacob
Jennifer Kane
Christine Chumbler
Blog Post
Finding ways to adapt to the effects of climate change is no longer optional for most communities - it is necessary. The question is, what are the...
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Keywords: 
adaptation, biodiversity, climate change integration, ecosystems, land use, resilience, sustainable landscapes
Geography: 
Global
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
Garcinia cochinchinensis flower

Planting Interest in Ecotourism

April 27, 2019
Winrock International
Blog Post
Forests are our allies in the global fight against climate change. In addition to removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and producing oxygen,...
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Keywords: 
biodiversity, forest/forestry, land use
Geography: 
Asia
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
Stakeholders apply the USAID framework for screening hydropower facilities during a working session hosted by VietNam Electricity (EVN) (2015).

Assessing Climate Risks in the Energy Sector

April 11, 2019
Molly Hellmuth
Joanne Potter
Blog Post
The implementation of climate resilient low-emission development (LED) strategies is essential for ensuring the integrity and performance of LED...
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Keywords: 
adaptation, clean energy, Climate Risk Management, emissions, resilience, vulnerability assessment
Forest cover on a mountain in Southeast Asia.

Mekong, Mumbai, and Beyond: Regionally-Developed Tool Expands to Support Global Forest Monitoring

April 10, 2019
Blog Post
A new land cover tool originally developed for southeast Asia is now being expanded globally. “Land cover mapping in the Lower Mekong has been...
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Keywords: 
adaptation, agriculture, biodiversity, climate change integration, ecosystems, forest/forestry, indicators, land use, reducing emissions from deforestation & degradation (REDD+), sustainable landscapes
Geography: 
Asia
Indonesian coffee farmer stands in his field.

Share your expertise: USAID’s Biodiversity Integration Case Study Competition

April 4, 2019
Jennifer Kane
Catherine Wahlen
Blog Post
Do you work on a project or activity that is increasing climate resilience or reducing carbon emissions while conserving biodiversity? Have you...
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Keywords: 
biodiversity, climate change integration, food security, forest/forestry, governance, health, land tenure, Monitoring & Evaluation, sustainable landscapes, water
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