Will a slate of new commitments from Canada, the U.S., and other world leaders actually translate into real-world impact?
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** AS CANADA GAINS MOMENTUM ON CLIMATE, IT NEEDS SUPPORT
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With its 2021 Budget and new 2030 target, Canada is making strides toward net-zero, but the provinces and private sector need to step up ([link removed]) .
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** INVESTING IN AGROFORESTRY IS A SMART MOVE (WE DID THE MATH)
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Our cost-benefit analysis ([link removed]) of a nature-based infrastructure project in Belgium shows huge value for climate adaptation and strong ROI.
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** BUILDING FARMERS' RESILIENCE WITH SUSTAINABILITY STANDARDS
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We conducted 57 surveys to gauge whether sustainability certification helped smallholder farmers ([link removed]) during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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** AFRICAN WOMEN RESEARCHING FRESH WATER GET A LEG UP
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An initiative offering mentorship and training for African women in science launched its 2021 program; meet and learn about this year's cohort ([link removed]) .
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** A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO COASTAL PROTECTION PAYS OFF
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** AS BIDEN LEADS ON CLIMATE, HE MUST FACTOR IN BIGGER PICTURE
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Charging toward net-zero is a welcome move from the U.S., but not if the administration loses sight ([link removed]) of the broader 2030 Agenda and the SDGs.
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