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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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Kaarinah Luvongo overlooks the turbines at the Ngong Wind Power Station in Ngong, Kenya.
Announcement

2023 Climatelinks Photo Contest Winners

The 2023 Climatelinks Photo Contest was a great success. We received over 250 submissions from the Climatelinks community, representing more than 40 countries. Congratulations to the winners!
  • Climatelinks
In Son La Province, Vietnam the USAID/Vietnam Vietnam Forests and Deltas Project joined with Son La Province for a ceremonial tree planting commemorating Vietnam’s commitment to sustainable development.
Newsletter Recap

September 2022 Newsletter Recap

Did you miss the Climatelinks September newsletter? We’ve got you covered. Please find a recap of the September 2022 ‘Private-Sector Engagement and PREPARE’ theme below. You won’t want to miss this short list of top programs, resources, and blogs from the month. Do you want to contribute to the Climatelinks community? Send us a resource, blog, or event.
  • Sophie Schrader
A woman potato farmer inspects a demonstration farm in Hooghly, West Bengal.
Newsletter Recap

August 2022 Newsletter Recap

Did you miss the Climatelinks August newsletter? We’ve got you covered.
  • Sophie Schrader
Artisanal Fishermen Casting Nets
Newsletter Recap

Climatelinks January 2022 Newsletter Recap

While the threats posed by climate change may be daunting, USAID programs are rising to the challenge. In this newsletter, explore and learn from USAID’s efforts to address regional impacts of climate change, which can help inform global climate solutions. 
  • Sophie Schrader
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Editor’s Pick: Regional Approaches to Climate Change

Climate change impacts different regions in different ways and, as such, requires tailored initiatives to meet local development needs. Every region will face challenges brought on by the climate crisis and will integrate programs and systems to adapt.
  • Sophie Schrader
The Coffee of the Future
Newsletter Recap

Climatelinks December 2021 Newsletter Recap

Climatelinks had a big year in 2021! More than 284,000 people used the site, visiting from more than 220 countries around the globe. In December 2021, we outlined the top 5 photos, blogs, and resources of the year, as well as blogs and resources that you may have missed.
  • Sophie Schrader
Woman farmer photo
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Beverage Company Takes Action for Climate-Smart Awareness in Uganda's Grain Sector

Beverage company AB InBev and its Uganda subsidiary Nile Breweries has explored ways to increase the resilience of their small-scale grain farmers to the effects of climate change. Their process has been documented by the Sustainable Food Lab in the case study Improving Grain Sector Climate-Smart Awareness and Decision-Making.
  • Agrilinks