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Countries build climate resilience by learning from one another
To build a more climate-resilient world we need to learn from the experiences of diverse countries – what has worked, what has not, and what should be tried in new locations. This is especially true for developing countries with limited means to adapt to changes in weather, water, and storm…
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Climate finance and the urgency for adaptation in the developing world
There is growing momentum in the international community to ramp up climate finance for mitigation and adaptation actions. Undoubtedly, a focus on climate change adaptation in the developing world must be a priority for the financing. At the same time, there is a rallying call for countries to…
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![As the GEF approves its new Gender Policy, UN Environment is confident that its projects can champion the GEF dedication to gender equity in its programming, breaking new ground on gender in environmental projects and demonstrating good practices all partner agencies can share. Photo: Aostojska/Shutterstock. Mozambique women carrying basket on the head and baby behind the back walking home after looked for mussels at Tofo beach, Mozambique. Photo: Aostojska/Shutterstock.](/sites/default/files/styles/listing_image_290x218/public/Mozambique_women_870.jpg?h=e85f6c07&itok=McAsae6j)
Marking progress: towards gender mainstreaming at UN Environment
While working towards gender equality may be business as usual in many countries, in much of the world massive disparities in education, empowerment and opportunities remain a daily reality for women and girls.
Just one example is Mozambique, where a recent analysis highlighted these challenges.…