Theme: Nature based solutions

The risks of leaving biodiversity behind: Seven points to consider for climate change mitigation

COP28 has called all parties to move away from fossil fuels, sending a critical message to policy makers and business leaders that the transition to renewable energy is inevitable. However, a stronger alignment between biodiversity and climate policies is needed to tackle climate change to avoid impacting biodiversity. The authors present seven key points to consider for climate change mitigation that aim to reduce trade-offs and maximize synergies between biodiversity and climate action.

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MetaMeta’s Drain to Gain Project: Road runoff harvesting for nature-based farming in Makueni

Meet one of the RAIN Challenge shortlisted candidates, MetaMeta, and learn how they are collaborating with farmers in Makueni County, Kenya on road runoff harvesting

Meet the shortlisted candidates of the Resilient Agriculture Innovations for Nature (RAIN) Challenge

Ten seed-level initiatives have been selected and over the next six months will work in collaboration with GRP to become businesses of interest to investors and funders. The RAIN Challenge is a joint effort with GRP and Shockwave Foundation.

Voices from the Frontline

Biftu Beri – The rising morning sun for climate-vulnerable women from Kumbi Kebele

The women of Kumbi Kebele community in Ethiopia have learned to battle climate change impacts to their livelihoods through leveraging loan and saving associations and cooperatives. This is the thirteenth of the “Voices from the Frontline (Phase II)” stories by GRP and ICCCAD.

Voices from the Frontline

Trees of hope: How Kurna people planted trees to adapt to the climate crisis

The members of the Kurna Community are addressing climate change impacts by using nature-based solutions such as afforestation. This is the twelfth of the ‘Voices from the Frontline (Phase-II)’ stories by ICCCAD and GRP.

Voices from the Frontline

Sundarbans, Bangladesh: Locally-led mangrove nursery brings ecological and economic benefits in a changing climate

In the Sundarbans region of Bangladesh, we meet Nomita Mondol, who established a locally led mangrove nursery to deal with the impacts of climate change. This is the seventh of the ‘Voices from the Frontline (Phase-II)’ stories by ICCCAD and GRP.

Webinar: Resilient Agriculture Innovations for Nature – RAIN

Join us on December 15, 2022, for a webinar on the Resilient Agriculture Innovations for Nature (RAIN) challenge.

Palm trees planted by Kadir's brother
Voices from the Frontline

Abdul Kadir leads local efforts to replant trees to regain livelihoods in Bangladesh

In Gabura Union, Bangladesh, we meet Abdul Kadir, a tree enthusiast who plants trees to create new livelihood opportunities and enhance natural ecosystems in his community. This is the fifth of the 'Voices from the Frontline (Phase-II)' stories by ICCCAD and GRP.

Partner Blog

Improving Shea Farming Communities’ Resilience

A new agroforestry farm model uses shea farming to bolster climate and economic resilience in Nigeria.

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Nigeria: Nasreen Al-Amin and her organisation are building greener communities through locally-led adaptation

In Kano, Nigeria, a youth-led organisation is building resilience of local communities through a forest restoration project. Azeez Abubakar reports. This is the first of the ‘Voices from the Frontline (Phase-II)‘ stories by ICCCAD and GRP.

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