The VAAPP activity supports the government of Vietnam's commitment to reducing plastic pollution at its source, improving solid waste management, implementing single-use plastic reduction models, and supporting collective action.
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Strengthening Nepali local governments’ ability to manage green funds can spur investment in and accelerate climate action.
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David Fratt
Senior Director, Environment and Natural Resources, Asia Region
David Fratt is a senior director with more than 25 years of experience working in environment and natural resource management in Asia, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Latin America, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and the United…
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Carlos Quintela
Director, Land Innovation Fund for Sustainable Livelihoods
For over 30 years, Carlos E. Quintela has managed environment, climate, and sustainable finance programs. In 2020, he joined the Land Innovation Fund for Sustainable Livelihoods, established by Cargill and implemented by Chemonics. As a director…
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In Indonesia, coastal communities must adapt to climate change and remediate destructive fishing practices to protect millions of jobs and the country’s economy.
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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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