Youth employment and entrepreneurship in the agricultural sector can provide direct career opportunities, promote positive economic outcomes along the agricultural value chain, and drive the adoption of climate-smart technologies.
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In partnership with Unbounded Associates, we developed a set of resources to help international development organizations design inclusive, green programming and prepare young people for the transitioning workforce.
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During a time when the private sector acknowledges the economic impact of climate change, international development partners must commit to easing bottlenecks that prevent corporate participation from mobilizing towards climate solutions. These building blocks highlight methods to incentivize private sector investment in inclusive climate action.
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Science, satellites, and information technology are transforming how countries manage critical development challenges such as climate resilience and environmental management.
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Isaiah Oliver
Deputy Chief of Party - Partnerships, Climate Finance for Development Accelerator
Isaiah Oliver is a private sector engagement, trade and investment, and climate finance expert with more than 13 years of experience focusing on the Middle East, Asia, Europe and Eurasia, and Latin America. He has conducted…
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An early warning system that provides timely data and evidence-based analysis helps the international community identify and respond to populations that lack access to safe and nutritious food.
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Many businesses want to build greener supply chains, but may lack the financing and knowledge to turn that goal into reality. Can development implementers fill the gap?
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The primary objective of USAID’s Enhance Climate Resiliency and Water Security in the Maldives Project — also referred to as Maldives Global Climate Change — was to build the resiliency of island residents in response to the significant challenges brought on by climate change.
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The online Devex Planet Worth campaign, which takes place in December, explores resilience, communities’ approaches to climate change adaptation, and climate-smart innovations.
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The USAID Indonesia Marine and Climate Support Project was designed to enhance Indonesia’s sustainable fisheries management using an ecosystem-based approach, and coastal community resilience and climate change adaptation. The program also conducted local fishing ground and supply chain surveys to gather initial data for better fisheries management decision-making.
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