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USAID Urban Champion: Montserrat Acosta

Montserrat Acosta is a Climate Change Adaptation Specialist at the USAID Mission in the Dominican Republic, where she is originally from. She manages the CLIMA program that consists of improving the capacity of municipalities in participatory urban planning environmental adaptation. She has a background in economics and a Ph.D. from… Read More

How USAID Nepal Used Artificial Lungs to Show the Effects of Air Pollution on Human Health

Raising awareness about air pollution with art installations The effects of climate change and environmental issues can oftentimes be difficult to see in our daily lives. One example is air pollution, which is a huge concern for our environmental and human health — yet, it is oftentimes difficult to see… Read More

Advancing Capacity for the Environment (ACE)

ACE is a global USAID program that facilitates the Agency’s ambitious work to fight climate change, conserve biodiversity and manage natural resources, improve land governance, and expand access to secure, modern energy and resilient infrastructure. Status: Active Region: Global Key Documents: ACE Program Fact Sheet Issues: Air Quality… Read More

USAID Launches the Clean Air Catalyst Program to Combat Air Pollution

On Thursday March 18, 2021, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) launched Clean Air Catalyst, a new flagship program to combat air pollution, alongside a global consortium of organizations led by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and… Read More

Calling All Photographers for the Climatelinks 2019 Photo Contest

This contest was originally published on ClimateLinks. Do you have great photos of climate and development? Do you want to showcase your photos and promote your work on Climatelinks? Now is your chance! Submit your photos so we… Read More

Making Power Smarter in Pakistan

In the summer, the city of Multan in Pakistan can reach scorching temperatures of 120 degrees — with more extreme heat expected in the future due to climate change. Multan is known for agricultural production, and in this heat, crops need a steady supply of water. Mureed Abbas, a… Read More

Silvia Petrova

Silvia Petrova leads the Office’s work on the intersection between gender, technology and sustainable urban service, including the agency’s work on solid waste management and prevention of plastic waste entering the oceans. Her other areas of expertise include land governance, climate change and natural resource management, and private sector engagement. Read More

New Report Analyzes Impacts of Air Pollution on Public Health in Latin America from 2020 to 2030

This blog was originally published on Climatelinks. Air pollution is a major issue in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), where its impacts not only contribute to climate change, but also create major health risks for those living in the region. In LAC, air pollution is consistently one… Read More

Green Cities Podcast Series

In this three-part podcast series, we explore the role sustainable and inclusive urbanization can play in addressing multiple USAID priorities like air quality, water resources, ocean plastics, gender equality, climate change, urban resilience, biodiversity, and economic growth. Read More

Asia Resilient Cities

Partnering with city leaders and residents to create more resilient and livable environments. Status: Active Key Documents: Asia Resilient Cities One Pager Issues: Urban Resilience Energy and Environment Infrastructure View Project Website Overview The USAID-funded Asia Resilient Cities (ARC) Project will… Read More