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1286
Feature
19th March 2024
Flood warnings shared via SMS and chalkboards in Dar es Salaam Communities in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, navigate challenges posed by heavy rainfall. Leveraging the DARAJA project's SMS alerts and community boards, residents can adapt to weather-related risks, fostering resilience and enhancing economic development. This story is part of a series celebrating the locally-led solutions supported by the UNDP implemented - Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator programme.
Feature
14th March 2024
New fences, solar water pumps and loan schemes for vulnerable farmers in Ghana In Ghana, Assibi Ayambila found support and solace through a dry-season garden initiative by Open Ghana, improving livelihoods and fostering community empowerment and gender inclusivity in rural areas. This story is part of a series celebrating the locally-led solutions supported by the UNDP implemented - Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator programme.
News
13th March 2024
From knowledge to climate-resilient action - five African organisations selected for CDKN grants As part of its commitment to turning climate knowledge into climate-resilient action, CDKN is providing Knowledge-to-Action (K2A) grants in Africa. After putting out an open call for locally-led adaptation initiatives last year, five K2A projects were chosen from an extremely competitive pool of over 1000 applicants. The selected K2A projects are in Benin, Cameroon, Kenya, Mozambique and South Sudan.
Feature
8th March 2024
Forests replanted after ‘anarchic’ logging of DRC’s edible caterpillar trees In the Democratic Republic of Congo, edible caterpillars that feed on indigenous trees are a cherished snack, but deforestation threatens their habitat. PIFEVA supports vulnerable women to plant the host trees of edible caterpillars, empowering families and the community. This story is part of a series celebrating the locally-led solutions supported by the UNDP implemented - Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator programme.
Feature
7th March 2024
Small-scale farmers in Fiji supplement produce using home hydroponic kits Smart Farms Fiji provides hydroponic kits to small-scale farmers, with a focus on empowering youth and women. The locally made kits promote food security and climate resilience amidst challenges like adverse weather and market competition, blending modern technology with traditional farming. This story is part of a series celebrating the locally-led solutions supported by the UNDP implemented - Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator programme.
Feature
5th March 2024
Water will flow again from the sacred springs in the Himalayan rangelands In Nepal's Mustang rangelands, water scarcity prompts a community effort to revive sacred springs. Locals and migrant herders, together with the Rural Development Initiative (RDI), are co-creating resilient solutions. This holistic approach highlights the power of flexibility and cultural sensitivity to drive success. This story is part of a series celebrating the locally-led solutions supported by the UNDP implemented - Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator programme.
News
4th March 2024
Opportunity: Call for applications to the CABES MSc. Programme Applications are now open for the CABES MSc. programme in Managing Science-Policy-Practice Interfaces for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (SPIBES). The programme aims to provide students across Western, Eastern and Central Africa with broad, high-quality knowledge and skills needed to navigate science-policy-practice interfaces for biodiversity conservation and sustainable transformation. Find out more and apply.
Event
29th February 2024
CDKN at the Gobeshona Global Conference 2024 The fourth annual Gobeshona Global Conference, organised by the International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) took place virtually from 1-8 March. The conference focused on learning and collaboration around the eight principles for locally-led adaptation and resilience. CDKN participated in two virtual sessions.
Feature
29th February 2024
Plenty of fish in the tank and seeds in the water for Uganda’s city farmers In Uganda, urban dwellers are transforming small spaces into fish farms and vegetable gardens using ADMIRE aquaponic kits. Initiated by Sample Uganda, the ADMIRE projects are providing affordable, eco-friendly food sources and inspiring sustainable entrepreneurship in urban areas. This story is part of a series celebrating the locally-led solutions supported by the UNDP implemented - Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator programme.
Feature
27th February 2024
West African home owners soon to offer ‘Nubian vault’ climate credits Nubian Vaults, made of mud, stones and water, offer affordable, eco-friendly housing in West Africa. French organisation, Association la Voûte Nubienne (AVN), has built over 7,000 Nubian Vaults and aims to certify carbon credits, incentivising more sustainable housing and positively impacting both the climate and livelihoods in the Sahel. This story is part of a series celebrating the locally-led solutions supported by the UNDP implemented - Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator programme.
Feature
22nd February 2024
CleantechHUB helps Colombia’s climate entrepreneurs attract funds In Colombia, green business accelerator, CleantechHUB, is providing a platform for entrepreneurs to develop and present their sustainable business ideas, to raise capital and create green jobs. This story is part of a series celebrating the locally-led solutions supported by the UNDP implemented - Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator programme.
Feature
20th February 2024
Kenyan inventor’s eco-friendly product feeds dairy goat economy In Kisumu County, Kenya, innovator Joe Ouko develops eco-friendly goat feed, boosting the dairy goat economy. Ouko's locally-led initiative showcases the integration of traditional wisdom and modern science in climate-resilient agriculture. This story is part of a series celebrating the locally-led solutions supported by the UNDP implemented - Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator programme.