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- Project 1 May 2026 Climate-proofing the resilience of the Moroccan agriculture sector Morocco is among the most vulnerable countries to climate change impacts. Its agricultural sector, its economy and its population are exposed to increasingly severe hazards. At the same time, the agriculture sector is a sizeable source of GHG emissions. Responding to the need for climate change mitigation and adaptation will require mainstreaming climate change considerations into the work of the country’s preeminent provider of support to farmers, the Moroccan Agriculture Development Agency…
- News 17 July 2025 From Silos to Synergy: South Sulawesi Charts Path to Harnessing Renewable Energy as Economic Driver The Socially Inclusive Sustainable Energy Transition (SISET) initiative in Indonesia aims to mainstream renewable energy development and support energy transition planning and implementation at the sub-national level, with a focus on South Sulawesi and West Java. The project is led by the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre (UNEP-CCC), supported by the local partner Dala Institute, and funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Denmark. From June 17-19, 2025, the SISET initiative held a three-day…
- Project 27 November 2024 NDC Partnership - Improving Private Sector Investment for Climate Action in Belize UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre provides technical assistance to Belize for the development of a strategy to improve private sector investments for climate action, with support from the NDC Partnership.Belize requested support through the NDC Partnership for Improving Private Sector Investment for Climate Action in Belize. UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre (UNEP CCC) responded to the request and has been selected to provide the requested support through the NDC Partnership Action Fund. The report…
- News 10 November 2024 Ugandan banana farmers gain first-ever insurance to tackle climate impacts It was supposed to rain. James had bought the coffee husks and spread them under his new banana plants for fertilizer, expecting the rain to come in mid-August as it usually does. But it didn’t rain. [caption id="attachment_44260" align="alignright" width="234"] James Mugume in front of his banana plantation[/caption] James Mugume and his family are banana farmers with a plantation located about an hour from Bushyeni in Southwest Uganda, a country known as Africa’s breadbasket because of its…
- News 3 November 2024 Innovative picture-based-insurance solution boosts Climate Resilience for Uganda’s Smallholder Banana Farmers In Uganda, smallholder banana farmers face increasing challenges as climate change brings extreme weather conditions like droughts, storms, and erratic and heavy rainfall. These events threaten livelihoods, damage crops, and leave farmers financially vulnerable. As bananas are both a staple food and a core part of Uganda’s economy, protecting the crops is critical both for the individual farmers and for the Ugandan economy. In response to these challenges, the NDC Action project, alongside…
- News 14 October 2024 Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems as a climate adaptation water resource for agriculture in Jordan Treated wastewater could be a game-changer for Jordan’s water security and agriculture. By analyzing the technical and economic viability, and identifying financial pathways to implementation, the NDC Action project is helping Jordan build climate resilience through the roll out of Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems (DWATS). By using treated wastewater, DWATS aims to improve water security, particularly for smallholder farmers affected by water scarcity and climate risks. The NDC Action…
- News 3 September 2024 NDC Action in Uganda: Climate goals translated into action Last week, the NDC Action project validation workshop in Uganda brought together high-level stakeholders to discuss the implementation of Uganda's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Key presentations highlighted the integration of results of the NDC Action project, including innovative climate technologies, such as solar irrigation, picture-based insurance and e-cooking, as well as the development of a blended finance tool to support Uganda's low-carbon development goals. The workshop…
- News 19 September 2023 Kenya commences work for enhanced transparency for crops subsector A new project to strengthen Kenya’s transparency for climate action in the agricultural sector was launched in mid-September. The project will focus on the sub-sector of crops, identified as a national priority for climate action by the Kenyan Ministry of Agriculture. The project was launched at a workshop held on 11-12 September 2023 in Nairobi bringing together stakeholders from Kenya’s agricultural sector to discuss current status, needs and gaps with regards to climate transparency. An in…