Towns and cities are home to more than half of the world’s population and responsible for around 70% of the greenhouse gas emissions driving the climate crisis. As cities expand and emissions rise, agrihoods offer a powerful alternative to traditional development by reducing carbon footprints, strengthening local food systems, and reconnecting people with nature.
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The third generation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), submitted in 2025, are more ambitious than ever. Dive into the data and learn about what these new national climate plans reveal about climate action.
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Countries in Southern Africa are turning the challenge of drought into opportunity by developing gender-smart, community-led solutions that strengthen resilience, protect livelihoods and restore land.