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The energy and land use sectors are responsible for the majority of greenhouse gas emissions in many Latin American countries. It is estimated that approximately 40% of GHG emissions are from the agriculture, forestry ...

Bangladesh has experienced an average of 8% annual growth in CO2 emissions over the past two decades. The readymade garment (RMG) sector is the largest industrial contributor in CO2 emissions at 15.4%, followed by the...

The goal of the Sub-national Climate Fund Global (SnCF Global or the “Fund”) is to catalyze long-term climate investment at the sub-national level for mitigation and adaptation solutions through a transformative...

The goal of the Sub-national Climate Fund Global (SnCF Global or the “Fund”) is to catalyze long-term climate investment at the sub-national level for mitigation and adaptation solutions through a transformative...

Mongolia is particularly vulnerable to climate change, resulting in degradation of pastoral land and biodiversity, increased risk of winter “dzud”, and death of livestock, among other adverse effects. This has resulted...

In Mongolia average temperatures have risen by 2.1°C over the past 70 years. Average rainfall is declining, and extreme weather events are more frequent. This poses challenges to livestock production and managing the...

One of the most water-scarce countries, Jordan is facing severe climate change risks. Increasing temperatures and reduced rainfall patterns, coupled with an unprecedented population growth due to an influx of refugees,...

Southeast Asia is one of the world's most energy-intensive regions, with rapid urbanisation and industrialisation increasing its greenhouse gas emissions. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a massive impact on the region's...

Cuba is frequently affected by tropical storms and it is highly vulnerable to extreme weather events. Due to its long coastline, 57 percent of the country’s population lives in coastal municipalities which are highly...

While raising livestock forms the cultural and economic bedrocks of many communities in Botswana, this practice is becoming increasingly affected by climate change. With rising temperatures and more erratic rainfall,...

Despite having historically low deforestation rates, the Republic of Congo's vast areas of forests are now under increasing threat. A major cause is slash-and-burn farming to expand agriculture and meet the energy needs...

The Liberian capital of Monrovia is particularly vulnerable to climate effects, namely sea level rise and the increased frequency of high-intensity storms. This has resulted in coastal erosion and shoreline retreat,...

Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles, located in the Southwest Indian Ocean region, are highly vulnerable to climate change. Tropical cyclones are the most frequent catastrophic hazards in the region and have...

The Sahel region of Western Africa is exceptionally vulnerable to climate change with worsening impacts of rising temperature, rainfall variability and extreme weather events. Reliance on rain-fed farming and...

Falling technology costs are making investment in renewable energy commercially viable in increasingly more countries. Nevertheless, global investment remains below the targets needed to meet the Paris Agreement....

Over the past century, India’s average temperature has increased by around 0.7°C, largely due to climate change. By the end of the twenty-first century, temperatures are projected to rise by approximately 2.4°C to 4.7°C...

The low elevation of the 188 small, inhabited islands of the Republic of Maldives makes them highly vulnerable to severe weather events, while retreating inland or to higher ground is impossible. Accelerated sea level...

Emissions from Costa Rica’s transport sector, contributing to 51 percent of the national total in 2015, is projected to increase by 44 percent by 2050 without mitigation measures. While Costa Ricans’ use of private cars...

Creating sustainable, resilient water supply for Barbados by implementing renewable energy solutions, increasing water capacity through rainwater harvesting and water storage, supporting adaptation funding, and raising...

Strengthening the resilience of three Caribbean islands to climate change-related threats by improving the hurricane resilience of community buildings, homes, and businesses, and through flood prevention measures....

Promoting forest planting and reforestation in Eastern Paraguay, sequestering carbon and supporting local households to diversity their agricultural production to enhance their resilience to the impacts of climate...

Reducing reliance on fuelwood and other fossil fuel energy sources by Paraguayan SMEs, increasing their energy efficiency and shifting energy use to renewable hydropower. Paraguay has a high hydropower capacity, yet...

Scaling up investments by Argentinian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in renewable energy and energy efficiency.  The government of Argentina is increasing the share of renewable energy in the country's...

Enhancing the resilience of people in the Republic of the Marshall Islands to long-term climate change through coastal protection to protect lives and property from inundation. The Republic of the Marshall Islands -...

Building the adaptive capacity of vulnerable communities in Tajikistan affected by food insecurity. Tajikistan is experiencing increasing temperature and rainfall variability and recurrent natural disasters,...

Reducing the climate risk to Georgia's communities by supporting infrastructure and their livelihoods. Georgia faces climate change-related risks including landslides, mudflows, erosion, avalanches, floods, drought,...

Strengthening the adaptive capacity of coastal communities, especially women, to cope with the impacts of climate-induced salinity on their livelihoods and water security. The coastal belt of Bangladesh is vulnerable...

Removing barriers in the development of a sustainable market for the adoption of improved cook stoves in Bangladesh. About 66 percent of Bangladesh' population live in rural areas, where women predominantly do the...

Overcoming energy efficiency investment market barriers in Viet Nam. Viet Nam is one of the most energy intensive countries in East Asia, and the energy intensity of its GDP is steadily increasing. Improving energy...

Increasing the climate resilience of smallholder farmers in specified regions of Zambia. Zambia, a landlocked country with approximately 70 percent of the workforce dependent on rain-fed agriculture, is highly...