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.
17 Février 2026
From classrooms to communities, and from local initiatives to global movements, here are five ways in which education is driving environmental action.
Indigenous communities in Cambodia are leading climate action, protecting forests, securing land and strengthening livelihoods through direct grants.
Giving up is not an option - so many people depend on you,” the words of Maryanne Gichanga, a participant in a UN supported initiative, which aims to help farmers in Kenya find solutions to alleviate the pressures of climate change on agriculture production.



