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- News 30 August 2023 Framework for tracking mitigation targets in Cuba Strengthening the framework for tracking progress in implementing Cuba’s nationally determined contributions (NDCs) was the focus of the recently completed first phase of the Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT) project in the country. Implemented by Cubaenergia – the centre under Cuba’s Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment in charge of technical support to Cuba’s climate action – with support of UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre and ISPRA, the project set up a…
- News 30 August 2023 Enabling climate technology implementation St. Kitts and Nevis is becoming better equipped for the climate action needed to mitigate and adapt to climate change and deliver on the goals of the Paris Agreement through climate technology implementation. The federation of St. Kitts and Nevis is participating in phase IV of the Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) project, and recently completed the first stage, where a set of mitigation and adaptation technologies have been prioritized for further assessment and analysis under the project…
- News 30 August 2023 Enabling climate technology implementation St. Kitts and Nevis is becoming better equipped for the climate action needed to mitigate and adapt to climate change and deliver on the goals of the Paris Agreement through climate technology implementation. The federation of St. Kitts and Nevis is participating in phase IV of the Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) project, and recently completed the first stage, where a set of mitigation and adaptation technologies have been prioritized for further assessment and analysis under the project…
- News 23 June 2023 Botswana: Drought resistant cattle moving in 162 cattle imported from Texas landed in Gaborone last month to help improve climate resilience and productivity of local breeds. The Texan herd consisted of several breeds of cattle such as the American Brahman, that are more drought and disease resistant, better suited for the impacts of climate change in Botswana. By breeding the imported cattle and mixing with local breeds, it is expected that Batswana farmers will be able to increase production and income, in the end leading to greater…
- News 22 May 2023 Adaptation Q&A: Mongolia’s experiences in NDC implementation The NDC Action project supports NDC implementation Mongolia, and the country's focus on energy efficiency in the industrial sector and on climate resilient agriculture. In this Q&A session two of our partners explain how the project has pushed NDC implementation in Mongolia by implementing adaptation measures in the agriculture sector, where Mongolia focuses on irrigation technologies to reduce water usage and labour costs, and on establishing forest strips and fencing to prevent the…
- News 10 May 2023 Mitigation Q&A: Mongolia’s experiences in NDC implementation The NDC Action project supports NDC implementation Mongolia, and the country's focus on energy efficiency in the industrial sector and on climate resilient agriculture. In this Q&A session two of our partners explain how the project has assisted in implementing mitigation measures in the industry sector, where Mongolia focuses on improving the energy efficiency of industrial electric motors and installing energy-efficient lighting, implementing international standards for energy management…
- News 26 January 2023 Institutional frameworks for transparency support climate action in Dominican Republic The Dominican Republic, a small island developing state in the Caribbean, is considered to be vulnerable to the increasing effects of climate change. At the same time, the country has made good progress on integrating climate change into policy. Working on transparency and reporting for climate action, the Dominican Republic has worked with and the Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT) across multiple projects, where UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre as implementing partner has…
- News 18 January 2023 Yemen and Somalia moving towards a climate technology win-win Yemen and Somalia are working to make climate action a win-win, tackling the impacts of both conflicts and climate crisis, while also addressing some of the underlying causes of both. Despite significant challenges, both countries are pushing for meaningful climate action addressing the most urgent vulnerabilities and some of the causes of unrest, while paving the way for more climate friendly development and growth. Yemen and Somalia are both considered some of the most vulnerable when it…