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Our 2024 Photo Contest theme is In Focus: Communities Confronting Climate Change. Submissions will be accepted beginning June 5, 2024 until July 26, 2024.

• 05/20/2024
• Climatelinks

The USAID Exploratory Programs and Innovation Competitions (EPIC) team and EnCompass are thrilled to announce a new mechanism to propel innovative solutions into action: the Innovative Design, Execution, and Acceleration Support (IDEAS) Activity. 

• 03/11/2024
• Whitney Adams

The report identifies leverage points within agrifood systems to drive shifts toward net-zero emissions and climate-resilient pathways while achieving food security goals.

• 12/15/2023
• Reid Hamel

A draft of USAID’s updated Biodiversity Policy is available for public feedback from December 8, 2023, through January 10, 2024.

• 12/14/2023
• BiodiversityLinks

Fact sheets from active and recently closed USAID natural climate solutions programs are now available.

• 12/08/2023
• Lindsey Larsen

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!

• 11/13/2023
• Climatelinks

The Board for International Food and Agricultural Development (BIFAD) Subcommittee on Systemic Solutions for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in Agriculture, Nutrition, and Food Systems has released a draft commissioned report, "Operationalizing USAID’s Climate Strategy to Achieve Transformative Adaptation and Mitigation in Agricultural and Food Systems." Please join a hybrid public meeting on September 11, 2023, from 10:00 am –3:30 pm EDT to share and discuss the main findings, targets, and recommendations.

• 09/08/2023
• Board for International Food and Agricultural Development (BIFAD)

Our 2023 Photo Contest theme is USAID’s Climate Strategy in Action: Confronting the Climate Crisis Across Sectors. We are looking for submissions that show the breadth of issues, impacts, and solutions to climate change across 13 categories. Submissions will be open starting July 11, 2023.

• 06/26/2023
• Climatelinks

EnCompass is seeking a Climate and Environment Special Assistant (USAID TOPS) to provide administrative assistance and support to USAID’s Center for Environment, Energy, and Infrastructure (EEI), although the position will be placed in the EEI Natural Environment Unit.

• 03/10/2023
• EnCompass LLC

Seeking a creative, dynamic, and innovative PIVOT Team Lead, Knowledge Management and Organizational Learning (KMOL) Specialist. Learn more here.

• 03/10/2023
• EnCompass LLC

The Environment & Climate Advisor is considered an expert in areas related to the climate assessment of USAID’s actions overseas and will serve as the Climate Integration Lead for E&E. Learn more here.

• 03/10/2023
• USAID

Feed the Future and Agrilinks are hosting a photo contest to help tell their story. Amidst devastating climate shocks, rising food prices and protracted conflict, partnering with and empowering communities to fight against hunger is more vital than ever. Submit your photos by March 3, 2023, to highlight the progress made in building a food-secure future for all and get a chance to win up to $250! 

• 03/01/2023
• Agrilinks Team

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

Join this listening session on Monday, November 14th at 6:25–7:10 pm EET (11:25 am–12:10 pm EST). The session will seek input from COP27 attendees and the wider public on the preliminary findings of a study on systemic approaches to climate change adaptation and mitigation in agricultural, nutrition, and food systems.

• 11/07/2022
• Board for International Food and Agricultural Development (BIFAD)

We are excited to announce the winners of the 2022 Climatelinks photo contest––our biggest contest yet. We received more than 200 submissions from the Climatelinks community, representing more than 45 countries.

• 11/01/2022
• Climatelinks