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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

Farmers face more risk and uncertainty than nearly any other job on the planet. Weather is one of many unknowns, and the unpredictability of climate change is making it increasingly difficult for farmers to anticipate what will happen and make decisions accordingly.

• 02/16/2023
• Steve Amodio, Simon

In Zimbabwe, USAID Resilient Waters is working with the Dambari Wildlife Trust to conserve and rehabilitate wetlands—a natural source of water for humans and wildlife alike.

• 02/09/2023
• Christine Chumbler

Still reeling from the aftermath of Cyclone Idai, local authorities in Malawi have collaborated with the SERVIR program and its partner organizations to reinforce the country’s flood warning systems.

• 02/02/2023
• Erica Kriner, Dorah Nesoba

Catch the recap of the December 2022 ‘Year in Review’ theme here. You won’t want to miss this short list of top programs, resources, and blogs from the month.

• 01/31/2023
• Sophie Schrader

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

USAID has made climate-resilience a key focus of its 2022-2030 Climate Strategy. Reducing exposure and vulnerability to climate disasters, cutting back greenhouse gas emissions, and conserving biodiversity are all important aspects of building resiliency, and aid in the protection of sectors such as agriculture, health, energy, and water.

• 01/12/2023
• Ariel Schindler

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

• 12/27/2022
• 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

Did you miss the ‘USAID at COP27’ newsletter? We’ve got you covered with the recap below.

• 12/15/2022
• Sophie Schrader

The Climatelinks photo gallery is currently home to over 600 images from 71 countries. Check out Climatelinks’ five most popular photos from 2022.

• 12/14/2022
• Krystelle Thomas

Locally led development and private-sector engagement are two of the five foundational principles which will be incorporated into all of USAID’s planning and activities under its 2022-2030 Climate Strategy.

• 12/13/2022
• Sophie Schrader

In Malawi’s capital Lilongwe, thousands of people hit the nightclubs to party, dance, and eat braai, but Helbert Thondoya is not there to dance.

• 11/29/2022
• Nicholas J. Parkinson

The recently published Amazon Vision 2021 Report provides insight into USAID's work to conserve biodiversity and reduce the loss of carbon from the Amazon region. It unifies the Agency’s goals of combating deforestation, conserving biodiversity, creating environmentally friendly economic opportunities, improving the management of important landscapes, and supporting Indigenous rights in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, and Suriname.

• 11/22/2022
• Lindsey Larsen

In this Editor’s Pick blog, explore the ways in which USAID is strengthening and safeguarding resilience around the world through its efforts to advance climate adaptation. 

• 11/17/2022
• Sophie Fontaine