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Supporting the implementation of the Regional Water Scarcity Initiative

Accelerating Transition to Circular Economy for Arab SMEs

Improved mapping and monitoring of solar energy access for enhanced climate policy action and socio-economic resilience

Bridging the Climate-Food Nexus in Arab Least Developed Countries

Fostering regional approaches for informing climate policy and finance

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ESCWA strengthens climate action and negotiation capacities in the Arab region

Advancing coherent climate and food systems action in Yemen

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Developing a climate/SDGs debt swap programme in Mauritania

Related publications

Future climate projections for the Mashreq region under the intermediate and high emissions scenarios

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Second Voluntary Local Review City of Amman: Smart Pathways to a Resilient and Liveable Future

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Arab Initiative for Mobilizing Climate Finance for Water - Phase 2

Digital Development Review and Agenda for Tunisia

Advancing Coherent Climate and Food Systems Action - Mauritania

Sixth United Nations Forum of Mayors: Cities Delivering for a Sustainable Future