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Editor's Pick: Mitigation Low-Emissions Agriculture Blogs

The following blogs highlight some of the ways USAID is working at the intersection of climate and agriculture and food systems.
  • Jamie Schoshinski
Picture in April 2023, shows a rice farm in Majin Gari, Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State (Long: 6.113753, Lat: 9.07204), Nigeria, by Salihu Idris (in the plot), was fertilized solely with biochar and compost, and no synthetic fertilizers, yielded 4.5 tons/ha, without any release of carbon emissions from the farming activity. The farmer, Salisu, is one of the participants of the USAID Feed the Future Nigeria Agricultural Extension and Advisory Services Activity implemented by Winrock International.

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Road to COP28: Kenya

This blog about Kenya is part of a series of country spotlights Climatelinks is publishing ahead of COP28.
  • Ariel Schindler
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Road to COP28: Mozambique

This blog about Mozambique is part of a series of country spotlights Climatelinks is publishing ahead of COP28.
  • Ariel Schindler
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Road to COP28: Egypt

This blog about Egypt is part of a series of country spotlights Climatelinks is publishing ahead of COP28.
  • Ariel Schindler
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Road to COP28: Colombia

This blog about Colombia is part of a series of country spotlights Climatelinks is publishing ahead of COP28.
  • Ariel Schindler
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Climate Resilient Water Sources in the Pacific

In many Pacific Island communities, environmental knowledge is passed down through oral traditions and practical experience. This knowledge has been essential in helping these communities cope with natural disasters such as cyclones, floods, and droughts.
  • USAID Climate Ready
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How USAID is Advancing the President’s PREPARE Climate Initiative

Droughts and floods, more intense storms, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels are devastating communities around the world, and disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable populations. In response to the severe and urgent global climate crisis, the President’s Emergency Plan for Adaptation and Resilience (PREPARE) supports developing countries and communities around the world in their efforts to adapt to and manage the impacts of climate change.
  • Tedi Rabold
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First 100 Days: USAID’s 2022-2030 Climate Strategy

Working on the ground with partner governments and local actors, USAID aims to achieve a resilient, prosperous, and equitable world with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. 
  • Sophie Schrader