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A photovoltaic solar array sits in the foreground with mountains and sea visible in the background.

Private Sector Training Empowers Minigrid Proposals for Haiti

September 26, 2019
Alexis Powers
Sadie Cox
Blog Post
In March 2019, the Government of Haiti released an official request for proposals as part of a broader plan to support the development of minigrids...
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Keywords: 
adaptation, clean energy, emissions, grid integration, infrastructure, private-sector engagement, resilience, Training
Geography: 
Latin America & Caribbean
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
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
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
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
Tanzanian traditional hut

Transformational Approaches to Channel Finance into Action

February 27, 2019
Regina Bernhard
Johannes Schroeten
Jonathan Cook
Blog Post
This is the second blog in a two-part series detailing the Climate Finance Readiness Program (CF Ready), a program implemented by GIZ that receives...
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Keywords: 
clean energy, climate finance, emissions, low emission development strategies, private-sector engagement
Geography: 
Asia, Africa
Group of llamas walk near a lake in Peruvian highlands

Transformational Approaches to Channel Finance into Action

February 26, 2019
Regina Bernhard
Johannes Schroeten
Matthew Ogonowski
Blog Post
This is the first blog in a two-part series detailing the Climate Finance Readiness Program (CF Ready), a program implemented by GIZ that receives...
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Keywords: 
clean energy, climate finance, emissions, low emission development strategies, private-sector engagement
Geography: 
Asia, Latin America & Caribbean, Africa
GuatemalaForest

Creating a Shared Vision for Guatemala’s Path to Self-Reliance

September 28, 2018
Jennifer Park
Jonathan Schwarz
Xiomara Lima
Blog Post
More than three dozen policy proposals related to sustainable economic growth, chosen in a transparent and participatory process by representatives...
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Keywords: 
adaptation, agriculture, emissions, forest/forestry, land use, sustainable landscapes
Geography: 
Latin America & Caribbean