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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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First rise in Rwanda
Newsletter Recap

August 2023 Newsletter Recap: Land

Please find a recap of the August 2023 ‘Land’ theme below. You won’t want to miss this short list of top programs, resources, and blogs from the month.
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A view of mountainous jungle terrain with no human habitation in sight.
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July 2023 Newsletter Recap: Land

Climatelinks newsletter recap for July 2023 ‘Land’ theme. You won’t want to miss this short list of top programs, resources, and blogs from the month.
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In the arid regions of northern Kenya, groundwater boreholes are providing increased climate resilience and water security.
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February 2023 Newsletter Recap: Climate Resilience

Did you miss the Climatelinks February newsletter? We’ve got you covered. Please find a recap of the February 2023 ‘Climate Resilience’ theme below. You won’t want to miss this short list of top programs, resources, and blogs from the month.
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Indigenous people's initiatives.
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Newsletter Recap: Climate Strategy, Indigenous Peoples, and Local Communities

Did you miss the Climatelinks April newsletter? We’ve got you covered. Please find a recap of the April 2022 ‘Climate Strategy, Indigenous Peoples, and Local Communities’ theme below. You won’t want to miss this short list of top programs, resources, and blogs from the month.
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irrigation system through dry farmland
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Climatelinks February 2022 Newsletter Recap

Did you miss the Climatelinks February newsletter? We’ve got you covered. Please find a recap of the February 2022 ‘Regional Approaches to Climate & Development’ 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
Artisanal Fishermen Casting Nets
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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
The Coffee of the Future
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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
Photo of community irrigation system in Cambodia's Kampong Thom province.
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Climatelinks August 2021 Newsletter Recap

In August, Climatelinks explored USAID’s climate work that has been featured on other “Links” sites. Cross-sectoral climate action is essential for preparing communities around the world to manage the impacts of climate change and prevent worst-case climate scenarios.
  • Sophie Schrader