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Climate change impacts, such as sea level rise, flooding, and drought, threaten renewable energy generation, particularly hydropower due to the necessary proximity of power stations to water sources. As a result, energy security and the ability of countries to meet their greenhouse gas reduction targets may be compromised.

• 08/14/2019
• Molly Hellmuth

The implementation of climate resilient low-emission development (LED) strategies is essential for ensuring the integrity and performance of LED programs and projects in the face of evolving climate impacts.

• 04/11/2019
• Molly Hellmuth, Joanne Potter

This blog features some of our favorite videos that were added to the website in 2018.

• 11/20/2018
• Stephan Hardeman

A recent assessment of non-climate funded USAID programs found that including climate change in solicitations resulted in actions to manage climate risk or address climate change during program implementation about half the time.

• 10/10/2017
• Climatelinks

USAID awarded a five-year blanket purchase agreement to support climate risk management. USAID operating units can release request for quotes for Purchase Orders immediately.

• 09/08/2017
• Climatelinks

Climatelinks is focusing on climate risk management this month. Explore the following resources and blogs covering this topic, shared with us by Climatelinks community members.

• 06/08/2017
• Joyce-Lynn Njinga

Hydropower is growing rapidly worldwide as a clean and renewable energy source that helps countries enhance energy security and curb greenhouse gas emissions, depending on location.

• 05/31/2017
• Amy Daniels, Molly Hellmuth

Climatelinks is focusing on climate risk management for the planning, design and implementation of international development interventions. Both through the Climatelinks portal and via Twitter @climatelinks, we highlight case studies, methods, tools and resources that support climate risk management.

• 05/09/2017
• Climatelinks

Proposals of existing projects or brand new ideas can be submitted on the Best Climate Practices website from 13 March to 31 May, 2017.

• 04/06/2017
• Climatelinks