UNV has made a commitment to protect the environment and take action against climate change. The mitigation of negative effects, risk reduction, environmental management, adequate climate-change responses, better access to natural resources and food security, all require an integrated approach from a large scope of stakeholders. UNV's efforts encompass activities on people-centered and grassroots level to national and international campaigns.
UNV has made a commitment to protect the environment and take action against climate change. The mitigation of negative effects, risk reduction, environmental management, adequate climate-change responses, better access to natural resources and food security, all require an integrated approach from a large scope of stakeholders. UNV's efforts encompass activities on people-centered and grassroots level to national and international campaigns.
Only a broad spectrum of initiatives, including micro-level climate change and land degradation measures, promotion of renewable energy sources, efficient waste management practices, biodiversity and sustainable livelihood endeavors, well-developed systems for disaster response, can address the urgency of environmental protection of today. Volunteers have proven their high value added on every dimension of this complex scheme.
For example, UN Volunteers in particular, have rendered valuable support as part of UNDP's Global Environment Facility (GEF) Community-Based Adaptation project helping build up community resilience for environment and disaster risk reduction.