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Floating solar panels restore life to Peruvian soil

How a young agricultural scientist brought reliable irrigation to his mountain community.
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Innovation helps rebuild Belize’s coral reef

Fragments of Hope brings life back to coral reefs and reinvigorates the communities that depend on it.

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Protecting land and biodiversity in Uruguay

How a country with high levels of private land ownership is protecting its natural landscapes.

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UNDP Executive Board

UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner presents the 2018 Annual Report.
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Managing climate and disaster risk in fragile states

Working with the most vulnerable states to protect them from risks and shocks.
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Performing better and faster

We build on our existing assets—worldwide presence, thought leadership, and over 50 years of experience—to help countries and communities respond to a fast-changing development landscape.
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Results for 2018

Looking back at the first full year of the new Strategic Plan.
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Data contributes to clean air in Skopje

Armed with information, North Macedonia tackles its air pollution problem.
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The Lion's Share fund wins at Cannes Festival

A unique initiative which asks advertisers to contribute funds to support wildlife conservation and animal welfare wins a Grand Prix.

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