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Putting ingenious ideas to work in Peru

Did you know that every year, thousands of Peruvian families have their lives turned upside down by disasters. With a scarcity of forecasting solutions in place, they never know when the next earthquake or flood is going to strike. In the aftermath, they struggle to rebuild their lives and livelihoods.

Forecasting systems are invaluable to vulnerable communities. They mean that people are more likely to know in advance when disasters are likely to strike. That’s why these systems are at the heart of our disaster preparedness work in Peru. The systems are owned and run locally, so they also provide employment. As well as predicting disasters, we also help people prepare for them and minimise the damage they cause.

Check out our new website to find out more 👉 practicalaction.org/where-we-work/peru/

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Extreme water stress affects a quarter of the world's population, say experts

5 days ago

The climate crisis is threatening the water supplies of more and more vulnerable people. Water scarcity causes health issues, conflict and heavily impacts food production.

As populations of urban settlements grow, lives are at risk from a lack of clean water services and sanitation. We've pioneered solutions that can help change cities for good and are working to deliver sustainable sanitation, water and waste management services to the poorest. Here's a great article from The Guardian explaining why this is so important:
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Qatar, Israel and Lebanon top list of places with worst shortages, as climate crisis threatens more ‘day zeroes’

7 days ago

Kids just want to have fun

More of the world’s people rely on agriculture for their survival than any other occupation.

Climate change means unpredictable rainfall in Nepal. Smallholder farmers struggle to grow enough food to feed their families.

Thankfully, a combination of ingenious solutions can make this a thing of the past.

Training on climate resilient crops, goat breeds and market knowledge is transforming lives – for good! Meaning that kids can grow knowing they have happy futures.

Don't forget to explore our new website to find out how ingenious solutions can help solve some of the world's toughest problems!👉 practicalaction.org/
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Practical Action is thinking about Climate change.

1 week ago

Carbon Cutting Prize Draw*!

At Practical Action we believe in the power of small to change the big picture. And together we can take practical action to radically change our habits to create a healthier environment for people and the planet.

Have you made small changes to reduce your carbon footprint? If so, we would love to hear about them!
Comment below and be in the running to win a Practical Action water bottle and hessian bag – both great items to help you lead a more environmentally friendly life!

So let’s get talking! 👇

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UN has just launched a new report on climate change and land use. Our key message? While helping people affected by changing climates is essential, we are fighting a losing battle if action isn’t taken by global decision makers to address the root causes.

“We can apply ingenuity to counter the catastrophic effects of climate change, and the personal choices people make around diet, purchasing habits and energy consumption will make a difference, but this cannot take the place of the vitally urgent action needed to reduce emissions from energy, industry, and urban systems in developed economies.”

Find out more: practicalaction.org/news-media/2019/08/08/development-group-warns-against-misinterpretation-of-un... ... See MoreSee Less