Climate & Environment
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Protecting People and Planet

Climate & Environment

UNDP helps countries tackle climate change and environmental degradation while building resilience. Through the Climate Promise, we support the world's largest portfolio of climate action initiatives.

120+
Countries in Climate Promise
$5B+
Climate finance mobilized
50M
Hectares restored
30M
People with improved resilience
The Challenge
  • 1.Climate impacts accelerating faster than predicted
  • 2.Biodiversity loss threatening ecosystems and livelihoods
  • 3.Developing countries need $300B+ annually for climate action
  • 4.Just transition requires protecting vulnerable communities
Our Approach
  • Climate Promise supporting 120+ countries on NDCs
  • Nature-based solutions and ecosystem restoration
  • Green and circular economy transitions
  • Climate finance mobilization and access

Our Results

Supported 120+ countries to enhance climate commitments

Mobilized $5+ billion in climate finance

Protected or restored 50 million hectares of ecosystems

Built climate resilience for 30 million people

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Learn more about how UNEDP is working on climate & environment around the world.