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Initiatives

Initiatives are interventions that can take the form of laws, guidelines, incentives, among others, which are often reflected in allocations of public and private resources.

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Global biodiversity hotspots
33% of global biodiversity hotspots are located in grassland regions threatened by agricultural expansion (Kan et al., 2026).
Global terrestrial carbon
Between 20% and 35% of the world's terrestrial carbon is stored in grasslands, ecosystems currently under increasing agricultural pressure (Kan et al., 2026).
Change of land use
6% of global land use change is attributed individually to countries such as Russia, India, China, and the United States (Kan et al., 2026).
Ecosystem conversion
13% of the global conversion of natural ecosystems is concentrated in Brazil, the country with the highest recorded proportion (Kan et al., 2026).
Conversion of grasslands and wetlands
The conversion of grasslands and wetlands to agriculture is progressing almost 4 times faster than deforestation worldwide (Kan et al., 2026).

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Assessment and communication of the climate impacts of food

The project aims to evaluate and communicate the climate impacts of food production and consumption globally. The project focuses on three main objectives: impact assessment, effective communication a...

Implementation- Ongoing

Innovation and Institutional Strengthening Program for Food Security

The project seeks to improve food security by strengthening public agricultural services. The project consists of several components that focus on increasing the capacity of the Agricultural Developme...

Implementation- Ongoing

PIMA Improving market access for organized agricultural producers and indigenous communities in the Eastern Region

The project aims to improve market access for organized agricultural producers and indigenous communities in the Eastern Region of Paraguay, through investments in value chains, strengthening the capa...

Implementation- Ongoing

Canada contributes more than $1.2 million in response to Hurricane Beryl in the Caribbean

Canada is supporting the Caribbean with more than $1 million in humanitarian assistance funding in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl. Of the funds, $500,000 will go to the World Fo...

Implementation- Ongoing

The UN mobilizes 4 million dollars to respond to Hurricane Beryl in the Caribbean

The United Nations has made available $4 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund to launch humanitarian operations in Grenada, Jamaica and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Implementation- Ongoing

USAID announces $4.5 million in humanitarian assistance for countries affected by Hurricane Beryl

In response to Hurricane Beryl, the United States, through USAID, will provide $4.5 million in immediate humanitarian assistance to support response efforts. In Jamaica, $2.5 million will be allocated...

Implementation- Ongoing

UK Government Announces Support Package for Caribbean for Hurricane Beryl

The UK's support consists of a financial aid package for the Caribbean countries most affected by Hurricane Beryl. This support includes funding of up to £500,000 to provide immediate relief to the ne...

Implementation- Ongoing

The EU releases close to €1 million in funding in response to Hurricane Beryl in the Caribbean

In response to the impact of Hurricane Beryl in the Caribbean, the EU has released €850,000 in humanitarian aid to address the most urgent needs of affected populations. The response includes providin...

Implementation- Ongoing

CCRIF will make payments to the Government of Grenada for more than 44 million dollars after the passage of Hurricane Be...

The CCRIF (Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility) will make payments of approximately US$44 million to the Government of Grenada following Hurricane Beryl in July 2024. This event caused signi...

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Initiatives

Global biodiversity hotspots

Global terrestrial carbon

Change of land use

Ecosystem conversion

Conversion of grasslands and wetlands

Assessment and communication of the climate impacts of food

Innovation and Institutional Strengthening Program for Food Security

PIMA Improving market access for organized agricultural producers and indigenous communities in the Eastern Region

Canada contributes more than $1.2 million in response to Hurricane Beryl in the Caribbean

The UN mobilizes 4 million dollars to respond to Hurricane Beryl in the Caribbean

USAID announces $4.5 million in humanitarian assistance for countries affected by Hurricane Beryl

UK Government Announces Support Package for Caribbean for Hurricane Beryl

The EU releases close to €1 million in funding in response to Hurricane Beryl in the Caribbean

CCRIF will make payments to the Government of Grenada for more than 44 million dollars after the passage of Hurricane Be...

CAF donates $800,000 to five Caribbean countries to mitigate the effects of Hurricane Beryl

Guyana Coastal Adaptation and Resilience Project

Resilient and Biodiverse Landscapes of Northern Mesoamerica