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How to keep local seed markets going in the face of the coronavirus? Find out how we are helping farmers in Zimbabwe who struggle to get hold of seeds when many of the big seed companies have stopped selling. This has highlighted the importance of strengthening local seed markets and sharing knowledge around seed banks and seed storage.
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'None of us is safe until we all are.' Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General, United Nations.
Watch this video to find out how we are helping communities in India to prepare for, withstand and recover from the impact of the coronavirus.
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Together, let's build a world that works better for everyone!
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The pandemic has highlighted the importance of universal energy access.
Powering health services and promoting clean cooking alternatives are two of the most powerful ways we can help people fight the virus and help create a world that works better for everyone.
This is Nurse Thom from Malawi. His life was transformed when the health clinic he works at got access to clean and affordable energy:
"We see some cases of asthma and breathing difficulties that are caused by fumes given off by wood and charcoal during cooking. I hope that now we have electricity in the area more people will use electric hotplates so we’ll start to see less of those problems. We’ve been able to extend our vaccination program since we got electricity. Vaccines need to be kept at a steady temperature to stay active."
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Let's build a world that works better for everyone.
Keeping essential services such as water, sanitation, waste and energy running safely is vital during this time.
The coronavirus crisis has highlighted how fragile these systems are and the need to improve them for a better future.
We're supporting communities now and helping to build longer term recovery, so together, we can improve people's lives and protect the planet.
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The 3rd #FSTP under final stage of construction by @PracticalAction India at #Choudwar, Odisha. The last photo is the proposed 3D design of the plant. #SwachhaSamudai
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#Covid-19 intensifies the urgent need for #energyaccess. A new report recognises progress, but warns we will fall short of ensuring universal access to affordable, sustainable energy by 2030. https://fal.cn/38nW6 @IRENA
"Doctors and medical professionals from around the globe have called on world leaders to ensure a #greenrecovery from the #coronavirus crisis." We couldn't agree more! Let's build a world that works better for people and the planet. https://fal.cn/38mTY
