UNDP Yemen - Biodiversity and Livelihoods

In Yemen, UNDP worked with local people and the Government in planning for the rehabilitation of a valuable and fragile ecosystem, the Aden Wetlands. Along with promoting new environmental legislation as well as awareness of the Wetlands importance in Yemens economy and environment, the project focused on sustainable livelihoods for the people who live there. For example, the project revived indigenous practices such as soap, vinegar and seed button production.

Biodiversity, Community-based adaptation
new technologies
November 1, 2011
UNDP in Yemen
Namibian Youth Action for Climate Change Festival

Youth moved to action for climate change adaptation in Namibia

Education
Africa Adaptation Programme (AAP), climate change, climate change adaptation, Africa, awareness raising, youth
October 28, 2011
Namibian Youth Action for Climate Change Festival
Adaptation Learning Mechanism - Introductory Video

The ALM provides a common platform for sharing and learning; it bridges knowledge gaps by bringing relevant knowledge and stakeholders together to exchange information, experiences and expertise. It also complements the wide range of adaptation knowledge networks and initiatives already underway.

View this 3 minute video for a quick introduction to the ALM and the necessity for increased efforts on harnessing knowledge on climate change adaptation.

Agriculture / Food Security, Biodiversity, Community-based adaptation, Coastal Zone Management, Disaster Risk Management, Education, Gender, Infrastructure, Low-emission adaptation, Natural Resource Management, Public Health, Water Resources
information transfer, Knowledge Platform
October 12, 2011
Adaptation Learning Mechanism
Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change (PACC) Project for Kivori Villages

The Kivori community is a pilot site for the Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change (PACC) Project, nationally implemented by the Department of Agriculture and Livestock of PNG, with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as its implementing agency in partnership with the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), and funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF).

Agriculture / Food Security
Climate Change, PACC, Pacific, resilience
October 12, 2011
PACC
UNDP-GEF CBA Project in Niger

The CBA represents the community-based component of the GEF Strategic Priority on Adaptation (SPA). The SPA is an ecosystem-based climate change adaptation fund, designed to support ecosystem resilience in the face of climate change, including variability. The CBA is a global project, implmented as a key component of UNDP-GEF's wider adaptation portfolio.

Agriculture / Food Security, Natural Resource Management
news
October 12, 2011
UNDP Community-Based Adaptation
Adapting to Climate Change in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is one of the most disaster prone countries in the world. With nearly 200 major natural disasters since 1971, the population is struggling to cope with the impact of climate change on their food security. FAO projects are helping farmers adapt to the new challenges, with improved farming systems and new technologies, and with the innovative Climate Field School project.
 

Agriculture / Food Security
disaster risk management, improved farming systems, climate change, FAO
August 30, 2011
Adapting to Climate Change in Bangladesh