Democratic Republic of the Congo

Region: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo:

Projects
1
Resources
0
Stories
5
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
6th August 2020
Coping with Covid-19 by mobilising local capacities in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo In Goma, in North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a local research organisation conducted a rapid Knowledge Practices and Attitude survey in the early days of COVID-19 to gauge communities’ understanding of the global crisis. Habimana Jonas reports.
News
28th December 2018
Clean, reliable power for Africa: The potential for mini-grids This short film highlights the potential of mini-grids to address the energy challenges in rural Africa, while tackling the global challenge of climate change.
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Project
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The Low Emission Development Strategies Global Partnership (LEDS GP)

The Low Emission Development Strategies Global Partnership (LEDS GP) facilitates peer learning, technical cooperation and information exchange to support the formation and implementation of low emission development strategies.

News
22nd May 2018
Join regional ‘Communities of Practice’ on low emission development The Low Emission Development Global Partnership (LEDS GP) creates opportunities for professionals to exchange experience on practical aspects of low emission development. Members of our network say they value these platforms for skills exchange and learning – whether it is in person, or increasingly through ‘virtual’ meetings and conversations. Join a technical 'community of practice' today!
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4th April 2016
New initiative will assist African governments to model, design and deliver low emission development New Africa LEDS Planning, Modeling, and Implementation Initiative will strengthen the capacity of African countries to plan and implement low emission, climate resilient development.