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1.4 Million Trees, One Big Lesson in Climate Resilience
In the Comoros, communities are restoring forests to fight the growing impacts of climate change. Through ecosystem-based solutions like reforestation, watershed rehabilitation, and sustainable livelihoods, this initiative is helping protect water sources, reduce erosion, and strengthen resilience to extreme weather.
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¡®Let us never lose hope¡¯: Young leaders on the frontlines of climate action
From rising tides threatening coastal communities, to the urgent need for global energy transition, climate change is no distant crisis ¨C it is a present reality. For young climate advocates like Fatou Jeng from The Gambia and Beniamin Strzelecki from Poland, the fight can be deeply personal. As they near the end of their tenure on the UN Secretary-General¡¯s Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change, they¡¯ve been reflecting on what they¡¯ve achieved.
In this interview with UN News¡¯ Pia Blondel, they discuss bridging grassroots activism and high-level policymaking ¨C and share their advice for the next generation of advisers.
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In the Pacific Islands, a group of students turned their frustration into legal firepower, demanding justice for their vulnerable nations and challenging the biggest polluters in court.
Scientist Marco Milardi joined a rare expedition to the remote Southwest Indian Ocean, alongside over 20 researchers as part of an international programme led by the FAO and other partners. Since 1975, the programme has supported marine research and helped countries manage ocean resources more sustainably.
Solar energy is transforming rural communities in Bolivia by empowering women and revitalizing local agriculture. A UNDP initiative has installed solar-powered water pumps that reduce reliance on costly fossil fuels, boost crop yields, and provide essential training for women to drive sustainable change.