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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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Living on the Edge in a World of Changing Climate

Posted by  on Wednesday, December 16th 2015     
In Pakistan, Nepal and other countries, climate-change linked natural disasters, including flooding, are becoming more common. Asif Hassan / AFP

People living in extreme poverty experience climate change differently than those who don’t. USAID is working with partners around the globe to improve knowledge sharing, mitigate the effects of climate change and promote climate-resilient growth.

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How and Why USAID is Ensuring Our Development Efforts are Climate Resilient

Posted by  on Monday, November 30th 2015     
Agriculture projects such as this rice cultivation project in Vietnam can benefit from analysis early in planning to determine how climate change could affect outcomes. / Phuong Nguyen

For years, USAID has helped countries and communities build climate resilience, but starting now we are full-on integrating climate risk management in our development efforts. Never has the need been more clear.

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Wildlife Trafficking Response Reaches a Tipping Point

Posted by  on Thursday, February 20th 2014     

Wildlife trafficking – poaching and illegal trade in wildlife and wildlife parts – is a major threat to the security and stability of nations worldwide. On February 13, leaders from around the world met at the London Conference on the Illegal Wildlife Trade to commit to take action on this crisis.

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Uncovering Success: A Holistic Approach to Taking Stock of Natural Resource Management Interventions

Posted by  on Wednesday, January 15th 2014     

How do we know if development projects have impacted people’s lives? We can collect data on how many people participated in a project or how much their income increased. We can also measure the effect on the number of people with access to a service or we can count the amount of land that has […]

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FrontLines: Depleting Resources

Posted by  on Thursday, December 19th 2013     

Read the latest edition of USAID’s FrontLines to learn more about the Agency’s long-standing investments in biodiversity conservation and natural resources management.

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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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Forest Success Stories Draw Crowd at U.N. Climate Talks in Warsaw

Posted by  on Friday, November 15th 2013     

Forestry and development experts gather in Warsaw to discuss successes and challenges in advancing forest conservation. 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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