Increasing ocean resilience, supporting zero-emission transportation, empowering indigenous communities and reducing plastics in the environment are four primary ways USAID LAC tackles the #ClimateCrisis . medium.com/usaid-2030/cli…

Women’s involvement in #conservation leads to better outcomes for the environment & communities. Through a training-of-trainers course, USAID/Zambia strengthened the capacity of local conservation NGOs to advance women’s empowerment within the sector land-links.org/2024/03/meet-z…

Exciting news! USAID just launched the Spanish version of our Solid Waste Index for Local Governments (SCIL) Toolkit. Dive into how this resource empowers cities to combat ocean #plasticpollution & build capacity for effective solid waste management.
bit.ly/SCIL_ESP

A sweet partnership🍫: Through the #HEARTH initiative, USAID & private-sector partners Olam, Nespresso Global, & Mars, Incorporated are helping cocoa & coffee farmers adopt sustainable agriculture techniques to conserve #biodiversity & improving livelihoods. More: biodiversitylinks.org/stories/recent…

In #Vietnam , we’re working with businesses to pay local communities for maintaining forest services—and last year, this work generated over $1 billion since 2011 to finance the community-led conservation of ~40% of Vietnam’s forest area. More: usaid.gov/vietnam/storie…

#ClimateChange poses a risk to child rights. Let's take immediate action to secure the future of the younger generation. 🌱bit.ly/3TMaF2k ChildrenInAdversity

#DYK : Children born in 2020 will face a two- to seven-fold increase in extreme climate events, particularly heat waves. We must act now to protect their future. Learn more: bit.ly/3TMaF2k

Across Southeast Asia, USAID is combating wildlife trafficking by:

⬇️ reducing demand of illegal wildlife products through social & behavior change campaigns

⬇️ decreasing supply through comprehensive regulations and enforcement systems

More: usaid.gov/asia-regional/…

While the challenges of the climate crisis are immense, so too are the opportunities to address them. #FeedtheFuture 's Dina Esposito on how USAID is working with local partners & communities to strengthen climate resilience, #foodsecurity & more: ow.ly/JBlF50Rp3EY

In USAID’s latest newsletter:
🔥 Counting down to Heat Action Day
🌲 Chewing on “Superfoods for a Super Forest”
🏢 Linking African & U.S. businesses with the new Africa Trade Desk
🌎 Celebrating Earth Day

Read it here: usaid.link/wxx

.USAID Asia partners with the @ASEANenergy to accelerate progress on an #ASEAN regional power grid and increase the #CleanEnergy deployments across #SoutheastAsia .

BFAR PH 🐟 and USAID piloted the use of FishSHIELDS, a system that equips enforcers with digital tools that will help them identify, prevent, and apprehend cases of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and other violations within the 🇵🇭 waters. USAIDEnviro

ICYMI: At #OurOcean Conference, USAID strengthened its commitment to protecting oceans and combatting the #ClimateCrisis . Learn more about the activities that will benefit from USAID funding to save our oceans. usaid.gov/climate/our-oc…

Applications opened for the second round of funding under the #ClimateGenderEquityFund (CGEF), 2xglobal.org/cgef! CGEF is a joint public-private partnership led by USAID to increase climate finance for women-led & women-benefiting organizations.

Bruno Kato is a businessman. That’s why he understands the value of a healthy Amazon rainforest. See how USAID is working with people like Bruno to create business models that are better for the planet and bottom lines. biodiversitylinks.org/stories/recent…

Women entrepreneurs are at the forefront of reducing ocean plastics and addressing the #ClimateCrisis through improved waste management. Join USAID and ImpaXus on April 25 for a coffee chat on Women in the Waste Economy. Register: climatelinks.org/events/usaid-w… Banyan Global

Information, innovation & investment: Dina Esposito on concrete ways USAID is partnering with communities and nations to diagnose, discern and co-develop locally led and adapted solutions for changing climates. usaid.gov/news-informati… #ICR24 #FeedtheFuture

Women are leading the charge against climate change. Through our latest partnership with African Development Bank Group, we are establishing a mutual commitment to support women-led and women-benefitting climate solutions and to close the climate finance gap for African women.

Thank you Battelle & The Wilson Center for having me at #ICR24 . Real progress on #climate resilience is possible & we can accelerate the pace of change & unleash the full potential of solutions by breaking down our own silos and institutional barriers & asking, 'Who benefits?'

How much do you know about efforts to curb plastic use and pollution? Take our quiz to find out.

Together we can protect our planet from mismanaged plastic waste.  stories.state.gov/earth-day-2024/