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Sharp opinion and analysis on issues that are critical to sustainable development.
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July 25
What's Next for the ECOWAS Gender Network: From dialogue to action
After a week full of dialogue and knowledge exchange, parliamentarians who are part of a new network on gender equality and agriculture now face the important task of turning lessons into long-term engagement.
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July 18
Learning from Experience: How an African parliamentarians' network is looking to mainstream gender considerations into agriculture
The challenges to women’s participation in agricultural production and economic opportunities are often deeply nuanced and specific to their regional, national and local contexts. This is the first part of a series covering ECOWAS network meetings on gender considerations in agriculture.
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July 5
Seven ways new technology will impact the mining sector
More consultation, in-country study and analysis will be needed to determine the best policy options to address the challenges posed by new technology in the mining sector.
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July 3
When Life Gives You Lemons: How to bolster businesses’ capacity for making lemonade out of a changing climate
Lemonade is the perfect drink for a hot summer day. And while it can help us beat the summer heat, soaring temperatures in many parts of the world could threaten the future of the core ingredient needed for this beloved summer fixture.
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June 27
How Institutional Arrangements Can Engage Small Businesses in Climate Adaptation
Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises need a supportive environment of institutional, legal and policy frameworks to adapt to climate change.
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June 26
Zooplankton and Fresh Water: Here are the facts
Zooplankton are critical parts of freshwater ecosystems, but often get forgotten. Scientist Mike Paterson explains what zooplankton are, and why they matter.
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June 25
Measuring and Evaluation Systems for Adapting to Climate Change Are Only As Good As They Are Usable
Measuring and evaluation systems for climate change adaptation should make it easier for people and decision makers to learn what is working and what is not.
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June 18
Paying For It: How governments can help the private sector overcome financial barriers to investing in adaptation
Private sector engagement will be essential to the success of the NAP process, whether through direct financing or active participation in adaptation actions. Governments can play a key role in enabling this private sector engagement by promoting a number of enabling factors.
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June 18
Why Information Sharing is Key to Engaging Businesses in the NAP Process
Private sector engagement in climate change adaptation will be necessary for countries, communities and individuals to meet the climate crisis.
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June 6
Canada Slow to Come Clean on Removing Fossil Fuel Subsidies
Without adequately addressing subsidies, the federal government undermines benefits from its own commendable carbon pricing policies.
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