Author: Adrian Flores Aguilar
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Untapped Opportunities for Climate Action: The Multiple Benefits of Transforming Food Systems
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Mapping Aquifers for Climate Adaptation and Resilience in Zambia
Zambia is facing a growing water crisis, one that is being intensified by the effects of climate change. Rainfall patterns are shifting, and in drought-prone regions, water bodies such as streams, rivers, and lakes are drying up. This crisis is deeply affecting millions of lives and livelihoods across the country. Women and children are increasingly…
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Costa Rica’s Strategy for Blue Carbon and Climate Resilience
Kryssia Campos / Getty Images Costa Rica is taking strong steps to protect and restore its blue carbon ecosystems—such as mangroves, seagrasses, and salt marshes—that play a crucial role in capturing carbon, preserving biodiversity, and strengthening coastal resilience. In its December 2020 NDC submission, the country committed to conserving and restoring coastal wetlands as part…
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Developing an Adaptation Investment Pipeline for Maldives
In the Maldives, climate change poses a significant threat to ecosystems, infrastructure, and livelihoods. To address these challenges, the government has initiated the Development of Adaptation Investment Pipeline for Maldives, to strengthen its capacity to access and manage climate finance. This initiative responds to the country’s request for support in preparing a pipeline of adaptation…
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Greening Dushanbe: A City’s Roadmap to a Cleaner, Resilient Future
Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, is taking bold steps toward a more sustainable and livable future. In 2012, the city joined the EBRD Green Cities program and began developing its Green City Action Plan (GCAP) to tackle long-standing environmental challenges and set a new course for climate-resilient urban growth. Like many growing cities, Dushanbe faces…
