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New York – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) led Equator Initiative releases a global call for nominations for the Equator Prize 2024. The nominations are open through 26 February 2024.  Under the overarching theme of ‘Nature for Climate Action’, this 15th cycle of the Equator Prize will recognize and celebrate initiatives that are spearheaded by Indigenous Peoples and local communities, which offer impactful climate solutions, restore and sustainably manage nature and biodiversity, and identify actions promoting green and circular economy.

The UN Development Programme (UNDP) and partners announce the winners of the 14th Equator Prize, acknowledging Indigenous peoples and local communities from ten countries. Selected from a pool of over 500 nominations received from 108 countries, the winners are from Brazil, Burundi, Bolivia, Ecuador, Greenland, Guatemala, Liberia, Philippines, Nepal and Zambia. The winners will be awarded at a ceremony in November, during UNDP’s Nature for Life Hub event.

KATHMANDU, Aug 9: UNDP has announced the winners of the 14th Equator Prize, recognizing ten Indigenous peoples and local communities from ten countries including Nepal on the occasion of the International Day of World’s Indigenous People. Nepal’s Tergar Charity Nepal (TCN) has won the prestigious prize.

KWALE and KILIFI COUNTIES, Kenya — One June afternoon at the Mwanamia fish landing site on Kenya’s north coast, Garama Karisa was busy mending his gear for an afternoon fishing expedition. He expertly weaved his threaded needle, perfectly knotting a net composed of neat squares slightly larger than a saltine cracker. Other fishermen sat under […]

The female-led oyster sector in The Gambia exemplifies resilience and a collective vision to improve the country's standard of living.