Amazon Alive Activity

USAID/Colombia’s Amazon Alive Activity (Amazon Alive) responds to Colombia’s recent surge in deforestation and loss of biodiversity by improving environmental crime prevention and prosecution and strengthening forest conservation and management.
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USAID Bangladesh Ecosystems/Protibesh Activity

The USAID Bangladesh Ecosystems/Protibesh Activity aims to conserve ecosystems by transforming ecosystem co-management and supporting communities, the government, and the private sector to fulfill their conservation roles.
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Final Report: Colombia Artisanal Gold Mining – Environmental Impact Reduction Activity

This final report summarizes the approaches, achievements, and lessons learned from USAID’s Colombia Artisanal Gold Mining – Environmental Impact Reduction Activity (Oro Legal).
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Why Glasgow’s Climate Talks Should Warm to Resettlement for Small Island States

Rising sea levels brought about by global warming endanger climate-vulnerable islands. The enormity of the practical, psychological, and political challenges surrounding moving entire communities is sinking planned relocation efforts. Policymakers need logistical and strategic support, to share knowledge, and work with neighboring states to prioritize and initiate resettlement planning, argues Kristen Donnelly.
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Kule Chitepo

Director

Kule Chitepo, formerly the chief of party on a transboundary cooperation for resilience-building project in Southern Africa, is a leading expert in the development of world-class policy and practice for transformative integrated natural resource management. With…

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Ibrahim Osta

Senior Advisor, Strategy & Partnerships

Ibrahim Osta is an international economic development expert with experience in international trade and investment promotion, youth entrepreneurship, and tourism development. He has designed, launched, and managed international development projects exceeding $140 million in donor financing…

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Peter Doyle

Chief of Party, USAID Sustainable Environmental Governance Across Regions (SEGAR) Activity

Peter Doyle has more than 25 years of experience in environmental management, alternative development, and social and community development. Peter currently serves as the chief of party for the Sustainable Environmental Governance Across Regions (SEGAR) activity…

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Oro Legal

Colombia’s profitable gold sector is fraught with illegal mining, threatening the country’s efforts to establish peace after decades of conflict.
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