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Facing Climate Change, Leaders Take A Step Toward A Healthier World

Posted by  on Tuesday, April 26th 2016     
Technical experts from Indonesia’s power utility, PLN, and government officials from Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources visit a Maui wind farm to learn how Hawaii is using smart policies and regulations to attract private investment and spur clean energy development. / Sarah Fretwell

With the signed Paris Agreement in place, USAID is renewing its commitment to empower people and communities to take bold action to invest in the future. We all share a responsibility to help build a safer, healthier world.

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Adapting to Climate Change: How USAID is connecting cities to find solutions

Posted by  on Wednesday, March 16th 2016     
Oliver Sellers-Garcia, director of Somerville’s Sustainability and Environment Office, points out aspects of Somerville to Oscar Montes, director of La Ceiba’s Environment Office. / Nancy Leahy Martin, USAID

A program to share lessons learned in building resilience to climate change brings together city officials from two very different parts of the world — Somerville, Massachusetts and La Ceiba, Honduras. The two share more in common than meets the eye.

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When Cities Help Each Other to Address Climate Change

Posted by  on Friday, December 4th 2015     
Debra Roberts and Sean O'Donoghue of Durban, South Africa, examine South Broward's water pumping station as part of a knowledge-sharing trip to Florida. / CityLinks

Cities across the globe are forming compacts on climate change, sharing their experiences and expertise to better protect their citizens from the impact of unpredictable weather extremes.

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New FrontLines Shows How USAID Tackles Climate Change Across the Globe

Posted by  on Friday, October 2nd 2015     

Climate change may well be the defining issue of this century. Read the latest issue of FrontLines to learn how USAID is helping people in developing countries prepare, adapt and ultimately thrive in the midst of rising temperatures and unpredictable weather patterns.

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A city in need: A case study of climate change adaptation from Mozambique

Posted by  on Monday, March 23rd 2015     
A boy in Paquitiquete, the lowest lying neighborhood in Pemba city, walks through a wet section to reach his friend in July 2014. People in Paquitiquete are used to the flooding as a result of tidal changes. Gradual sea level rise and extreme rain keep many houses wet -- the wait for the water to retreat and for houses to dry can be long. / Cristina Miranda, USAID

In Pemba, Mozambique, extreme weather has a devastating impact on the homes and lives of citizens. There and across the globe, USAID has partnered with communities and local governments to strengthen their resilience against threats posed by weather and climate change.

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Battling Climate Change’s Most Powerful Punches

Posted by  on Thursday, June 5th 2014     
A common sight in Vunisinu and Nalase villages in Fiji—worn out concrete stilts as a result of flooding in the villages

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry describes climate change as “the greatest challenge of our generation.” In the Pacific Islands, USAID is working with communities to come up with the most effective solutions to climate change.

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10 Ways the U.S. Government is Fighting Global Climate Change (that you’ve never heard about)

Posted by  on Tuesday, April 22nd 2014     
Photo Credit: Daniel Byers, SkyShip Films 2011

Fighting lake burst in Nepal, using Nasa data to monitor forest cover, building climate smart cities in coastal Asia. Read about these and other ways the U.S. Government is hard at work helping protect our planet and the billions of people who share it.

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Taking Action to Combat Climate Change

Posted by  on Wednesday, November 20th 2013     

The United States is taking action to combat climate change. Read more >>

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Empowering Women to Address Climate Change

Posted by  on Tuesday, November 19th 2013     

Women often lead the way in adapting to climate change impacts. Read more >>

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A “Conference of Parties” to Face Climate Change

Posted by  on Wednesday, November 13th 2013     

Assistant Administrator Eric Postel reflects on USAID’s participation in the “Conference of Parties,” a collaboration of nations to address global climate change issues. Read more >>

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