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The Time for Climate Action Is Now
By Ms. Isabel Andam, CVF Youth Fellow The beauty of my motherland, Ghana, has changed. The country is sadly dancing to the tune of climate
Climate Glasses
By Mr. Ivan Alonso Delgado Pitti, CVF Fellow Costa Rica is located in one of the world’s most vulnerable areas when it comes to the
A Mountainous Challenge for COP27
By Mr. Humphrey Mrema, CVF Youth Fellow The highest peak in Africa rises in Tanzania. The beautiful Mount Kilimanjaro is a tourist hub, famous for
Ethiopia: Nurturing the Seeds of Change at COP27
By Mr. Eyob Tenkir, CVF Capacity-Building Fellow Like many CVF members, Ethiopia is suffering from the ever-increasing impacts of climate change, despite its minimal contribution
Uniquely Vulnerable to Climate Change, Madagascar Calls for Commitment and Action at COP27
By Mr. Todisoa Manankasina, CVF Capacity-Building Fellow Located in the South-West basin of the Indian Ocean, Madagascar is home to some of the world’s most
COP27 – A Meeting With Historic Potential
By Ms. Angela Ebeleke, CVF Capacity-Building Fellow Representatives of over 190 countries will gather in Egypt for the so-called ‘African COP’, and to engage in
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.
When Climate Vulnerability Becomes Personal
Damage to infrastructure and agriculture, disruptions to transport and services, and the costs of emergency response ripple across the economy. When such shocks recur year after year, recovery becomes partial and fragile. Each rebuilding effort begins before the last has fully ended.
From the outside, climate impacts are often described as temporary setbacks. On the ground, they feel structural. Resources that could support education, healthcare, industrial development, or job creation are repeatedly redirected toward response and repair. Public debt grows not through poor decisions, but because climate shocks leave governments with few alternatives.
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