Luis Fernando Jara, Chemonics’ Chief of Party for the USAID Páramos and Forests Activity, explains how the project is supporting the Colombian government’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions 51% by 2030.
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Through private sector engagement, the USAID Reforestation Project has increased household use of alternatives to fuelwood.
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In rural Colombia, some communities are leaving unregulated gold mining for beekeeping and honey production to improve their health, livelihoods, and local ecosystems.
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With progressive policies and private sector and community engagement, Colombia is turning its international greenhouse gas emissions reduction commitments into action.
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Dr. Efrain Laureano is a senior natural resources economist with more than 30 years of experience managing USAID development programs. He currently serves as the senior vice president of Chemonics’ Asia Division. Previously, Efrain was the chief…
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In Northern Haiti, deforestation and mangrove loss are putting communities, conservation efforts, and environmental governance at risk.
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In Colombia, the government, local communities, and the private sector have collaborated to mitigate climate change and conserve biodiversity.
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