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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
Homes along a coastline, some with rooftop solar panels.

Best Practices for Advancing Energy Efficiency Globally

August 21, 2019
Alexandra Aznar
Alexis Powers
Blog Post
Energy efficiency programs provide multiple benefits that align with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals , including economic...
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Keywords: 
infrastructure, Monitoring & Evaluation, poverty
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
2014 DRC Salonga by Cody Pope

Sustainable Forest Management Requires Sustainable Forest Monitoring

July 30, 2019
Moses Jackson
Blog Post
Many countries have committed to establishing national forest monitoring and measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) systems, but lack the...
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Keywords: 
biodiversity, forest/forestry, land use, Monitoring & Evaluation, partnership, 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
Map of lands that are part of CARPE's Congo Forest Basin Partnership

Editor’s Pick: Geospatial tools and resources on Climatelinks

May 10, 2019
Stephan Hardeman
Blog Post
This month, Climatelinks is featuring geospatial tools and analysis. When it comes to climate change, geospatial tools and analysis provide...
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Keywords: 
adaptation, climate change integration, climate science, ecosystems, forest/forestry, indicators, land use, Monitoring & Evaluation, reducing emissions from deforestation & degradation (REDD+)
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
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
Young women from the Ita Guasu indigenous community in Paraguay, participate in the development of their community development plan.

A Systems Perspective to Climate Services

February 21, 2019
Olga Krylova
Robert O'Sullivan
Ali Blumenstock
Blog Post
What needs to come together in order to get a timely rainfall forecast to Senegalese farmers for the growing season? How can meteorologists in Rwanda...
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Keywords: 
Climate Risk Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, partnership, private-sector engagement, weather & climate services