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New research will improve early warning of devastating megastorms
Sponsored content: For the first time, researchers can predict how extremely large West African storms may behave when, for example, they approach a city
Solar lights the way towards sustainability
Sponsored content: The rise of solar energy is leading to a shift in the way we power lighting across the world
Horticultural lighting is a healthy ingredient for sustainable food production
Sponsored content: Indoor farms can use less energy, water, and land than traditional farming methods and may be a big part of our future food system
Justice coalition develops resources for Covid-hit communities
Sponsored content: A legal empowerment network is training ‘barefoot lawyers’ to stand up for human rights amid the coronavirus pandemic and climate crisis
The South steps forward in climate knowledge collaboration
Sponsored content: FCFA has canvassed some of its researchers about the most important lessons that can inform future South-North project collaborations
LEDs: a bright idea for decoupling economic growth and carbon emissions
Sponsored content: As we recover from the coronavirus pandemic, we must increase energy efficiency to truly build back greener
Improving the health of our planet requires bold decisive action
Sponsored content: Unilever sets out new actions to fight climate change and protect nature, to preserve resources for future generations.
Ecosystem-based adaptation project reduces flood risk in Seychelles
Sponsored content: Nature-based solutions have huge potential to help communities cope with the impacts of climate change
Smart street lighting will help future-proof our cities
Sponsored content: There are environmental, economic, and social benefits in moving towards city-wide integrated LED lighting systems
How a Kenyan climate change documentary inspired the world
Sponsored content: Thank You for the Rain, a film about a Kenyan farmer’s struggle, has helped to catalyse change nationally and internationally
Learning and sharing is key to climate adaptation and resilience building
Sponsored content: With over 90 countries involved in Adaptation Fund activities, a rich knowledge base has been created for countries
East Africa faces triple crisis of Covid-19, locusts and floods
Sponsored content: The coronavirus pandemic hits communities already reeling from the worst locust outbreak in 70 years and record high water levels in Lake Victoria
What can the climate change community learn from the Covid-19 crisis?
Sponsored content: The relationship between science and policy relating to the coronavirus pandemic has lessons for dealing with climate change
NDC INVEST supports Latin American climate action during coronavirus
Sponsored content: The Inter-American Development Bank is working with governments to keep up momentum on climate action despite the public health crisis
Online climate tool to support West African agricultural planning goes live
Sponsored content: The tool allows users to generates map and graph outputs which show what the likely climatic conditions will be for a region’s crops
Low-carbon farming in Brazil can benefit farmers and curb climate change
Sponsored content: Brazil has developed strategies to ensure the sustainability of its agricultural and forestry activities
How Madagascar shapes southern Africa’s rainfall: climate modeller adds puzzle piece
New analysis of Madagascar’s influence on the flow of air off south-east Africa will help climate scientists make more accurate forecasts of future regional rainfall
Electric buses offer Latin American and Caribbean transport a green and profitable future
Sponsored content: The Inter-American Development Bank is mobilising different divisions within the bank while working with public and private actors to drive the transition towards electric public transport
Inuit knowledge can help shape Arctic shipping policies as ice thaws
Sponsored content: The Inuit have thousands of years of environmental observations, and these could be vital to guide regulations for Arctic shipping
Grassroot organisations share climate knowledge through exchange visits
Sponsored content: Peer learning has helped organisations, such as in India and Kenya, learn about climate adaptation and land management