Sustainable Development

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India’s strategy to repurpose subsidies for biodiversity conservation
By Dr. Ruchi Pant, Head, NRM, and Biodiversity, and Ms Vibhupriya Singh, Consultant, NRM and Biodiversity, UNDP India. India, home to diverse ecosystems and a rich biocultural heritage, has updated its National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plan (NBSAP) to better align with global conservation...Read more
Wildlife conservation is crucial for a sustainable future and can help strengthen livelihoods in communities that share the same habitat.
Wildlife conservation is crucial for a sustainable future and can help strengthen livelihoods in communities that share the same habitat.
Living with giants: Working with communities to reduce conflict between humans and wildlife
Author: Vanessa Wematu Akibate , Communications Officer, UNDP Zambia Wildlife conservation is crucial for a sustainable future, but it can sometimes threaten the livelihoods of communities that share the same habitat. Climate change, particularly the consequences of drought in the southern Africa re...Read more
Insurance Solutions Focused on Agricultural Sustainability and Nature Protection
Insurance Solutions Focused on Agricultural Sustainability and Nature Protection
BIOFIN and UNDP's IRFF Recognize Two Insurance Solutions Focused on Agricultural Sustainability and Nature Protection
Mexico City, November 19, 2024 - The Insurance and Risk Finance Facility (IRFF) and the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Mexico hosted the Pitch Day and award ceremony for the 2024 Innovation Challenge in Insurance for Agriculture and Nat...Read more
Photo: UNDP India, Zila Parishad meeting on Access and Benefit-sharing, focusing on developing effective strategies for efficient fund utilization
Photo: UNDP India, Zila Parishad meeting on Access and Benefit-sharing, focusing on developing effective strategies for efficient fund utilization
Women Leading Science and Conservation in India
India is known for its rich biodiversity and is home to nearly 7-8% of the world's recorded species and four of the 36 globally recognized biodiversity hotspots. This immense natural wealth is coupled with a vast store of scientific and traditional knowledge, much of which is preserved and passed on...Read more
Empowering women and supporting biodiversity in China
Empowering women and supporting biodiversity in China
How Wickerwork Empowers Women and Supports Biodiversity in China
In the heart of the city of Linyi in Shandong, a legacy of resilience and creativity thrives amidst the soft, pliable wickerwork that has become the region's emblem. This legacy, which is cherished not only for its economic importance but also for its role in empowering local women, has its roots in...Read more