Climate Resilient Technologies

Adaptation will require more resilient infrastructure, more climate-resilient technologies, and new agricultural practices to counter the increased climate risks. Improving access to energy in underserved areas and using low-emission technologies can address the development needs of vulnerable populations while promoting a transition to green, low-emission and climate resilient development.

UNDP supports its national partners to promote the design and implementation of innovative technologies. By piloting adaptive technologies, UNDP projects directly support action at the local level to facilitate adaptation to the impacts of climate change. Innovative technologies and practices include resilient agro-pastoral practices, water management and rehabilitation of ecosystems. By showcasing good practices, NGOs and local populations are more likely to implement similar activities. Through these efforts UNDP is also helping to secure equitable, transparent and affordable access to energy and natural resources in productive sectors with the highest potential for poverty eradication.

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Projects

Strengthening climate resilience of agricultural livelihoods in Agro-Ecological Regions I and II in Zambia

The "Strengthening climate resilience of agricultural livelihoods in Agro-Ecological Regions I and II in Zambia" project supports the Government of Zambia to strengthen the capacity of farmers to plan for climate risks that threaten to derail development gains, promote climate resilient agricultural production and diversification practices to improve food security and income generation, improve access to markets, and foster the commercialization pf climate-resilient agricultural commodities.

Madagascar: Enhancing the Adaptation Capacities and Resilience to Climate Change in Rural Communities in Analamanga, Atsinanana, Androy, Anosy, and Atsimo Andrefana

The Improving Adaptation and Resilience to Address Climate Change in the Rural Communities of Analamanga, Atsinanana, Androy, Anosy and Atsimo Andrefana project is designed to reduce the vulnerability of populations in Madagascar facing the adverse effects of climate change and severe weather events.

CBA Viet Nam: Applying Technologies to Address Flash Floods and Drought in Cam Tam Commune

This Community-Based Adaptation project aims to strengthen the preservation and sustainable use of natural resources to reduce impacts of droughts and flash flood on agricultural production at Cam Tam Commune. Cam Tam is a poor commune of the midland mountainous area of Thanh Hoa. It is typical for the region in its of topography, soil conditions, social custom, culture and agricultural practices. Recent environmental degradation and unsustainable resource will be exacerbated by future climate change impacts.

Building Adaptive Capacity and Resilience to Climate Change in the Water Sector in Cabo Verde

Cabo Verde is highly vulnerable to climate change and possesses a low capacity to adapt without outside assitance. Four sectors are particularly vulnerable to climate change: water, agriculture, forestry, and coastal development. Increased water salinization and drought resulting from climate change has been identified as the greatest constraint on the future prospects of economic development in Cabo Verde. Climate induced changes have so far resulted in seasonal water shortages at an increasing number of economically important sites and year round shortages at others.