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South Africa’s dependence on coal as a primary fuel source for electricity generation makes it one of the top 15 greenhouse gas (GHG) emitters in the world. Climate change is already altering South African ecosystems, economies, and livelihoods.

• 09/17/2021

The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) is one of the world’s most vulnerable areas to climate change. The country consists of 29 atolls and five individual islands situated in about 180,000 square miles (470,000 km2) of the Pacific Ocean.

• 09/17/2021

Bangladesh is one of the world’s most densely populated countries and has one of the fastest growing economies. It is also one of the most vulnerable to natural hazards, including cyclones, storm surge, floods, earthquakes, and landslides.

• 09/17/2021

India is currently the third largest emitter of greenhouse gases globally. It is expected to become the world’s most populous country by 2030. India’s diverse climate zones, ecosystems, and topography contribute to variably distributed climate risks across the country.

• 09/17/2021

Brazil is home to 60 percent of the Amazon Basin and contains biodiverse ecosystems that provide essential services both regionally and globally. Brazil plays a critical role in the global fight against climate change, as the Amazon rainforest is one of the world’s largest land “carbon sinks,” removing more greenhouse gases (GHG) from the atmosphere than it emits.

• 09/17/2021

The Government of Gabon (GoG) has shown a strong commitment to preserving natural resources. Gabon created 13 national parks in 2002, which cover 11.5% of the country, and nine marine parks and 11 marine reserves in 2017, which cover about 26% of territorial waters. Gabon chairs the Africa Group of COP26.

• 09/17/2021

Indonesia is the tenth largest emitter of greenhouse gases (GHG) in the world, with land-use and energy sectors contributing 80 percent of its emissions. As a biodiversity hotspot, Indonesia’s vast tropical forests and marine habitats provide a wealth of ecosystem services.

• 09/17/2021

Este es un resumen del Informe de visión de Amazon 2020. Describe el contexto regional, el estado actual y los logros ilustrativos de las iniciativas de biodiversidad y paisaje sostenible de USAID en la cuenca del Amazonas a través de la lente de esta Visión.

• 09/16/2021

O objetivo deste relatório é descrever o contexto regional, a situação atual e as conquistas da biodiversidade da USAID e as iniciativas de paisagem sustentável na bacia amazônica através das lentes da Visão Amazônica.

• 09/16/2021

El propósito de este informe es describir el contexto regional, el estado actual y los logros de las iniciativas de biodiversidad y paisaje sostenible de USAID en la cuenca del Amazonas a través de la lente de la Visión Amazónica.

• 09/16/2021

Este é um resumo do Relatório de Visão 2020 da Amazônia. Ele descreve o contexto regional, a situação atual e as realizações ilustrativas da biodiversidade da USAID e das iniciativas de paisagem sustentável na bacia amazônica através das lentes desta Visão.

• 09/16/2021

The USAID Eastern and Southern Caribbean Mission hosted an eight-session climate change symposium from June 16 to June 30. This virtual symposium focused on renewing and strengthening existing regional partnerships by encouraging dialogue about climate change as well as the sharing of information and opportunities.

• 09/01/2021

The climate change analysis summarized in this annex aims to inform the USAID/Central Asia Regional RDCS and ensure that the strategy is responsive to climate risks while strengthening Central Asia's resilience and self-reliance.

• 08/16/2021

The climate change analysis summarized in this annex aims to inform the USAID/Southern Africa Regional RDCS and ensure that the strategy is responsive to climate risks while strengthening Southern Africa's resilience and self-reliance.

• 08/16/2021

This user guide provides information on how to use and interpret USAID Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fact Sheets.

• 08/02/2021