DOHA: A new compilation of success stories showcasing grassroots solutions to climate change, implemented under the Millenium Development Goals Fund (MDG-F), will be launched in Doha by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), UN partners and the Government of Spain.
The compilation, published under the title ‘Seeds of Knowledge’, looks at success stories from 17 countries. The lessons learned can guide national policies and help governments build climate resilience, reverse the loss of natural resources and ensure inclusive sustainable development, UNEP said here yesterday.
Located in isolated mountainous regions, the communities rely largely on the radio for information. With this in mind, the UN Joint Programme on environment and climate change under the Millennium Development Goals Achievement Fund (MDG-F) launched a radio broadcast popularly known as ‘Pachamamanchista Munakusun’ (Nurturing Our Land) to build awareness about climate change and adaptation measures.
The show airs daily in Quechua, the local language, and Spanish, identifying local problems and proposing ways for adapting to climate change. The broadcasts also teach adaptation measures such as water harvesting, reforestation with native species, protection of biodiversity and prevention of forest fires and overgrazing.
Jordan, with water resources that depend mainly on precipitation, has been hit hard by climate change. Not only have temperatures increased in this arid region but precipitation patterns are changing and are threatening the already precious water supply, increasing the use of wastewater, which has a direct impact on human health.
The UN Joint Programme under the MDG-F is now working with Jordan’s Ministry of Health and experts to ensure that climate change becomes an integral part of the country’s overall health plan.
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