The latest edition of the Emissions Gap report finds that climate commitments fall far short of the 55 per cent reduction required to keep temperature rise to no more than 1.5°C. Net-zero pledges could make a difference but must be implemented with urgency and ambition.
In Somalia, restoring land, expanding water access, and strengthening local institutions are helping ease conflict. Environmental restoration can build peace and resilience.
From restoring rangelands in Tanzania to floating farms in India, climate adaptation projects are reviving ecosystems, improving livelihoods, and showing that resilience starts with the people and their knowledge.
In Kenya’s highlands, refrigerated vans and cold storage are helping farmers cut food losses, boost incomes, and protect the planet. This initiative shows how expanding cold chain infrastructure across Africa could save millions of tonnes of food and lift communities out of poverty.