Science, satellites, and information technology are transforming how countries manage critical development challenges such as climate resilience and environmental management.
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USAID’s Biodiversity and Watersheds Improved for Stronger Economy and Ecosystem Resilience Program was implemented between December 2012 and December 2018. Through the program’s conservation reforms, substantial accomplishments occurred including transformations in how the Philippine government manages forests at both national and local levels.
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This fact sheet addresses the significance of resilience in measuring the effectiveness and steering the goals of partner government planning agencies. Chemonics applies a resilience analysis and strategy, supported by its eleven Practice Areas, in the fulfillment of its work.
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How can we own up to our mistakes and avoid falling into the same traps in the future? Stacy Edgar and Frenki Kozeli share four tips.
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Philip DeCosse
Senior Director, Evidence & Learning
Philip DeCosse leads development and implementation for Chemonics’ applied research, evaluation, and learning agenda in the U.S. An agricultural economist, he brings 30 years of substantive experience as a development professional. In recent years, Philip led…
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How does climate resilience relate to markets? David Dyer, former chief of party of the Sri Lanka Supporting Opportunities for Livelihoods Development (SOLID) project, shares his insights.
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Brian King
Chief of Party, Lebanon Agriculture and Rural Empowerment (ARE) Activity
Brian King is currently the chief of party for USAID’s Agriculture and Rural Empowerment Activity (ARE) in Lebanon. He is an senior international development professional with more than 18 years of experience leading economic growth programming…
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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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USAID’s B+WISER program showcases its LAWIN Forest and Biodiversity Protection System at the first annual Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology, and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals.
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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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