Vietnam, UNDP fortify coastal communities against climate change
Over 25,000 Vietnamese residents in seven coastal localities are now safeguarded by storm-and flood-resistant homes thanks to a project improving the resilience of vulnerable coastal communities to climate change in Vietnam. The project, which ran from 2017 to 2024, also restored 4,028 ha of mangrove forests and installed early warning systems in 24 high-risk communes.
Bhutan secures USD 20M climate grant to bolster urban resilience amid rising climate risks
“Bhutan has experienced rapid urbanisation in recent decades, making climate resilience in our growing cities increasingly critical amid more frequent and severe climate events,” Secretary Karma Wangchuk of the MoIT said. “The ECRUL project is a significant step toward enhancing the resilience of urban landscapes, aligning with Bhutan’s NDC under the Paris Agreement and the National Adaptation Plan adopted last year.”
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UNDP commissions semen processing center to combat climate change impacts on communal farmers
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with Green Climate Fund and the Government, has commissioned a fully equipped semen processing and cryopreservation center.
The center seeks to transform agricultural research and promote climate-smart agriculture by empowering smallholder livestock farmers to adapt to the increasing impacts of climate change by having climate resilient herds that are also highly productive.
Every village to have farmer field school
Every village in Zimbabwe will have a farmer field school under the Vision 2030 programme, Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Permanent Secretary Professor Obert Jiri has said.
Farmer field schools are an approach based on people-centred learning, and offer space for hands-on group learning, enhancing skills for critical analysis and improved decision-making by local communities.
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Tuvaluans determined to stay put are fighting challenges from rising tides to depopulation
Talua Nivaga is determined to save his homeland.
As the co-founder of Tuvaluan youth climate group Fulifafou, he's watched the rising seas encroach and swallow parts of his island nation.
While many Tuvaluans are considering migrating to escape the worsening effects of climate change, Mr Nivaga has told the ABC he is resolute in staying and fighting for the future of Tuvalu.
"What is an absolute and certain need of the people is action — there's so much talk that has been done," he said.