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Rwanda just secured €40 million from the European Union to transform its agriculture with climate-resilient farming methods. The investment will help farmers adapt to changing weather patterns while boosting food security across the nation.
Egypt and India are joining forces to tackle food and water security through innovative agriculture projects, including a new center dedicated to drought-resistant crops. The partnership could help millions across Africa adapt to increasingly challenging climate conditions.
Liberia just kicked off a five-year, $104 million initiative to help farmers and fishing communities adapt to climate change across seven counties. The project will bring climate-smart farming, ecosystem restoration, and new livelihoods to thousands of vulnerable families.
Ethiopia just secured nearly $72 million from the African Development Bank to strengthen climate resilience and protect food sources for vulnerable communities. The deal marks a major step toward safeguarding livelihoods against environmental threats.
Egypt just took a major step toward sustainable agriculture by partnering with global research leaders to bring cutting-edge farming solutions to millions. The collaboration targets climate resilience and food security across the Middle East and North Africa.
Ethiopia just secured nearly $72 million to help vulnerable communities adapt to climate change. The funding will bring water infrastructure, renewable energy, and climate-smart farming to pastoral regions.
Addis Ababa just became the epicenter of climate hope as 150 leaders from 27 countries launched a breakthrough fund that turns climate risks into opportunities. Each participating nation could receive up to $50 million to build resilience before disasters strike.
Liberia just launched a $103.9 million program to help farmers fight climate change while feeding the nation. The five-year project will reach seven counties with better farming methods, restored land, and new economic opportunities.
After the worst storm surge in 150 years devastated Kiel, Germany in 2023, the coastal city is pioneering creative solutions to prepare for climate extremes. From testing heat-resistant trees to redesigning parks that double as flood storage, Kiel shows how cities can adapt without giving up the fight against climate change.
A new study reveals that traditional Indigenous farming practices could help modern agriculture tackle climate change challenges. Researchers are calling for more investment to scale these time-tested methods worldwide.
Seaweed farming is emerging as East Africa's newest climate solution, requiring no freshwater, fertilizer, or land while creating jobs and cleaning oceans. Coastal communities in Kenya, Tanzania, and Zanzibar are positioned to tap into a billion-dollar global industry that Europe is already racing to dominate.
Ethiopia just unveiled two ambitious strategies to transform its agriculture over the next 15 years, tackling climate change while boosting food security. The plans combine tree planting with sustainable farming methods to protect soil and help farmers thrive.
Ethiopia is tapping into carbon markets to finance climate-smart farming that could restore degraded land while creating new income for rural communities. The country's Green Legacy Initiative positions it to lead Africa's sustainable agriculture transformation.
Entrepreneur Yi Li set out to build 1,000 climate-smart farms in Kenya with cutting-edge technology, but discovered the science wasn't enough. What she learned is changing how we think about solving environmental challenges.
Nearly 200,000 people across Ethiopia and South Sudan will benefit from a new climate resilience project funded by the African Development Fund. The initiative combines water security, agricultural training, and ecosystem restoration to help communities thrive despite unpredictable weather.
Liberia just received a major boost in its fight against climate change and deforestation with $232.5 million in new environmental funding. The West African nation, home to crucial rainforests but threatened by rising seas and extreme weather, will use the money to protect coastlines, preserve biodiversity, and build climate-resilient farming systems.
A Philippine entrepreneur turned 20,000 hectares into organic farmland, creating a sustainable food hub that's now leading Asia's agroecology movement. His journey started with composting waste and grew into a regional model for climate-resilient farming.
President William Ruto convened African leaders in a groundbreaking virtual summit to secure massive financing for climate adaptation across the continent. The meeting launched a bold plan to turn Africa's climate challenges into opportunities for jobs, food security, and sustainable growth.
A UC Santa Barbara student discovered agriculture could be a major player in solving climate change while interning at California's Department of Food and Agriculture. What she learned at a methane reduction summit challenged everything she thought she knew about farming and sustainability.
Louise Yeung, New York City's new chief climate officer, brings 10 years of experience rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy to help residents understand how climate impacts their daily lives. Her focus: making vulnerable neighborhoods safer, healthier, and more resilient.
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