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USAID is putting the infrastructure in place to phase out fossil fuels and improve energy efficiency while expanding energy access in hard-to-reach places. Read on to learn how the Agency promotes clean energy and improved climate and development outcomes across the world.

• 06/27/2023
• USAID

Explore some of the Agency’s helpful resources on climate and urban development in this Editor’s Pick blog.

• 06/15/2023
• Climatelinks

USAID is pleased to announce the release of new technical guidance for developing and implementing activities that strengthen the resilience of cities and urban communities. The new guidance provides evidence-based, practical recommendations for programming across a variety of sectors in urban settings.

• 06/08/2023
• Urbanlinks

Learn how USAID is aiding in the progression of climate-resilient urban communities through some of the following blogs on Climatelinks.

• 05/31/2023
• Ariel Schindler

When the Climate Strategy launched, Climatelinks built a hub as an easy way for climate and development professionals to find Climate Strategy resources. In this blog you will find a compilation of some of the most popular resources on the Climatelinks Climate Strategy hub.

• 04/21/2023
• Climatelinks

An estimated 45,000 people hoping to inform crucial discussions surrounding climate policy attended United Nations Framework Climate Change Convention’s 27th Conference of Parties (UNFCCC COP 27). Among these delegations was a group of Indigenous women leaders working to build capacities and train emerging Indigenous women leaders from sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America.

• 03/07/2023
• International Union for Conservation of Nature

During the annual United Nations’ Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP27), the United States announced a variety of new climate adaptation initiatives, including over $150 million in new support to accelerate the President’s Emergency Plan for Adaptation and Resilience (PREPARE).

• 02/21/2023
• Dr. Jennifer Denno Cissé, Santiago Enriquez, Daniel Peniston, Amanda V. Quintana, Dr. Caroline Staub

Strengthening and transforming systems to enhance climate resilience is crucial for vulnerable communities. Explore USAID efforts in the context of coastal communities, the power sector, urban planning, and more. 

• 01/19/2023
• Sophie Schrader

Few are more vulnerable to climate change than people who earn their living through small-scale agriculture. This blog presents three key ideas that can jumpstart climate adaptation and resilience by addressing risk in rural communities most impacted by climate change.

• 01/10/2023
• MRR Innovation Lab

Energy access is critical for strengthening health systems in lower- and middle-income countries. Progress in maternal and child health, combating infectious diseases, and other health priorities also requires co-investment in clean, reliable energy.

• 01/05/2023
• Amanda V. Quintana, Jaime L. Jarvis, Joyce-Lynn (Lyly) Njinga

This blog looks at five resources you may have missed in 2022 - from fresh fact sheets and technical briefs, to trainings and more.

• 12/28/2022
• Sophie Schrader

Check out some blogs that you might have missed from 2022.

• 12/27/2022
• Ariel Schindler

In 2022, the Climatelinks community submitted resources on topics ranging from a series of climate change videos to the recently released e-textbooks and online training modules. Explore the five most visited resources on Climatelinks this year.

• 12/22/2022
• Sophie Schrader

Over the course of 2022, Climatelinks has amplified dozens of blogs that bring to light important topics ranging from renewable energy to water security. Check out our top five blogs from 2022!

• 12/20/2022
• Ariel Schindler

Over the course of 2022, Climatelinks has shared dozens of videos and webinars touching on a variety of themes. Check out some videos you may have missed!

• 12/19/2022
• Maggie Allegar