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A UNDP-led effort at the Amazon Summit to accelerate Brazilian states' emissions reductions accounting.
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The Declaration of Zongo encapsulates the commitments made by both the government and parliamentarians to advance the achievement of NDC targets in DRC.
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Costa Rica has emerged as a global trailblazer in recognizing the vital role of women and promoting gender equality in conservation and the sustainable use of forests. Moving beyond mere words, the Costa Rican government, in collaboration with UNDP, has taken significant strides to address gender disparities and ensure the full integration of gender perspectives in environmental policies, governance, and financing.  

 

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Ecuador's precious Amazon region faces threats from deforestation driven by the expansion of farmlands and other human activities. Preserving the delicate balance between cocoa production and forest conservation is essential for a sustainable future.
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With COP28 swiftly approaching, it is paramount to prioritize social equity in the climate solutions foreseen and the financing required.  
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The package will support forest, land, and nature related NDC targets in 7 countries.
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The African savanna, a diverse and complex ecosystem, plays a critical role in the global carbon cycle and harbors an immense biocultural heritage.
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Priscilla Carbonell has a leading role in protecting Guanacaste's natural resources as a forest firefighter and is the administrator of the Lomas Barbudal Biological Reserve, in Bagaces.
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UNDP's Performance-Based Payments (PBP) modality is a novel financial instrument that allows channeling high volumes of finance to beneficiaries marking a paradigm shift in development assistance and moving away from traditional open-ended projects.
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Interview with Yanory Rojas on Indigenous women and forest governance.
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