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Nepal reaffirms commitment to clean air
June 30, 2025—The recently published World Bank report, “Towards Clean Air in Nepal,” identifies air pollution as Nepal’s leading health risk, responsible for around 26,000
Solomon Islands and Vanuatu chart vast indigenous-led Ocean Reserve in Pacific
June 30, 2025—The Solomon Islands and Vanuatu are stepping forward to create the Melanesian Ocean Reserve, a groundbreaking initiative to protect the waters of the
Nicaragua taps 70 MW solar project to boost water access
June 30, 2025—Work has begun on Nicaragua’s largest solar energy project, the 70 MW Enesolar-3 plant in Nindirí, with an $83 million investment support from
Major Reforms to IMF, Global Tax Rules Needed to Bridge Climate Investment Gap
June 30, 2025—A new policy brief authored by Daniel Titelman, Marilou Uy, and Amar Bhattacharya from the Task Force on Climate, Development, and the International
Why We Should Protect High Seas From All Extraction, Forever
June 30, 2025—As the UN Oceans Conference opened in Nice, France, in early June, a landmark paper published in the prestigious journal Nature, led by
Escaping the Debt Doom Loop: Unlocking $454 Billion for V20 Countries
June 30, 2025—The Third Edition of the V20 Debt Review reveals that V20 countries would have been 20% wealthier today in terms of GDP had
Community Vow: Chad Rolls Out Nationwide Drive for Environmental Responsibility
Strengthening environmental stewardship in Chad has reached a pivotal milestone with the launch of a nationwide campaign to implement Law No. 023. This legislative framework, bolstered by international partnerships and localized outreach, represents a shift from abstract policy to community-led conservation.
Protect What You Love: Grenada’s Community-Driven Marine Conservation
Our Bay, Our Future takes center stage as Grenada seeks to advance its marine protection initiatives. The project was officially launched last month at the Woburn Bay Jetty by the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund in collaboration with the Grenada Sustainable Development Trust Fund and with the financial support of Global Affairs Canada.
Ecosystems at the Heart of Jordan’s Adaptation Agenda
Jordan’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) 2025 reflects a strategic shift toward embedding environmental resilience and nature‑based solutions at the heart of national climate adaptation planning.
Embracing Bamboo as a Pathway to Resilience in the Philippines
The Philippines is turning to one of its oldest natural resources to help secure a more resilient future, placing nature at the heart of climate action through a renewed national push for bamboo development. This month, the Climate Change Commission (CCC) launched the campaign “Kawayan: Kabalikat ng Klima at Komunidad,” highlighting bamboo as a powerful nature-based solution that supports environmental protection, community resilience, and sustainable livelihoods.
Sri Lanka’s Love Letter to the High Seas
Sri Lanka is taking steps to strengthen national stewardship of marine biodiversity in response to the entry into force of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement. This landmark international treaty, which entered into force in January 2026, establishes a global framework for conserving and sustainably using marine life in the high seas.
Loving Nature through Restoration, Strengthening Communities in Timor-Leste
In Timor-Leste, a new climate initiative is working to restore ecosystems while strengthening rural resilience. The project, led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) with national partners, aims to help communities adapt to climate change by rebuilding the natural systems they depend on.
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