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How cities can benefit from the ‘Collective Intelligence’ of their residents
Five cities in Africa are collaborating with the UNDP Global Centre for Technology, Innovation, and Sustainable Development and the Governance Lab (The GovLab) at New York University to launch the…
How Ghana is strengthening its climate plan
With the first five-year milestone of the Paris Agreement approaching, Ghana has begun the process of revising its Nationally Determined Contributions to ensure greater alignment with development…
Green Climate Fund approves $54.5m project to reduce deforestation and carbon emissions in Northern Ghana
The project’s interventions are expected to result in the restoration of 200,000 hectares of off-reserve savannah forests
Towards Sustainable Land Management in the Republic of Mauritius
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the vulnerability of both Mauritius and Rodrigues in terms of food security. One immediate response of the population has been a renewed interest in backyard…
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Investing in social services and climate actions to prepare better for pandemics
Investment in social services and climate actions will help us better prepare for pandemics.
Switzerland and Ghana sign MoU to take action on climate commitments
An MoU was signed between the Government of Ghana and the Swiss Federal Council to strengthen the mode of cooperation between the two countries under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate…
A small island makes a big strategic bet
The transition to a low carbon transportation helps Mauritius enhance its energy security, while also reducing carbon emissions.
European Union ramps up support to Africa Adaptation Initiative with EUR 1 million grant
The EU to fund the Africa Adaptation Initiative as the AAI scales-up its support for climate change adaptation across the continent.
Engaging the private sector in a low carbon transition: Lessons from Morocco
As African countries transition to low-carbon development, the engagement of the private sector as a critical partner in the process becomes ever more important.
Digital guide to help African countries fast-track SDGs, Paris Agreement and AU’s Agenda 2063 implementation
Three leading development partners have presented a digital application at the COP 25 climate conference in Madrid to help African countries grapple with the simultaneous implementation of key global…
