Thursday, 21 October – The National Adaptation Plan Global Support Programme (NAP-GSP), implemented by UNEP and UNDP with funding from the Global Environment Facility and together with the Global...
By Ashmita Ojha Senior Officer, Mercy Corps Nepal Thousands of miles of rivers weave through Nepal, supporting both the country’s natural flora and fauna and the livelihoods of many communities. In...
The Challenge Impactful climate action will require immense resources to fund the transformational projects that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and help societies adapt. It requires bold...
The Challenge Climate change and natural disasters increasingly affect people’s well-being and development prospects. While fatalities from climate-related disasters have decreased, thanks to better...
Cairo, 25 October 2021 – The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, Regional Office for Arab States launched the ARISE Egypt National Network, which is the second National ARISE network...
Cruise ships are steaming back to Caribbean ports, airlines are ramping up flights and the vaccine roll-out is underway but it could still be several years before countries recuperate from the...
Last week’s flash floods in India, Nepal and Spain triggered by heavy rainfall are the latest in a string of water-related disasters from Germany to South Sudan to the United States. Flood-related...
As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds, its impacts on women’s welfare, food and livelihood security are becoming increasingly clear. The pandemic and its concomitant lockdowns have disrupted livelihoods...
Author: Hamid Mehmood - Senior Researcher, United Nations University Disclosure statementHamid Mehmood does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation...
Author: Adaku Jane Echendu - Graduate Teaching Assistant, Queen's University, Ontario Disclosure statementAdaku Jane Echendu does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any...