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Practical Action will attend three events in Latin America this October that will contribute to the discussion and decisions to be made at COP28. We’ll share our experience centring community participation and leadership to address climate change, poverty, and inequality.

A project funded through an appeal to the people of the UK is already helping thousands of rural Nepali farmers. In 2021, Practical Action raised £3.5m for its turning the table on climate change appeal focused on helping farmers cope with extreme climate change.

The increasing complexity, severity and frequency of climate disasters are causing a damaging and life-changing effect on the vulnerable in marginalised communities, with an unprecedented number of people unable to fully recover and rebuild their lives before the next climate shock hits.

Farming has huge potential to reduce poverty, boost incomes and create food security for rural communities. Since the beginning of Practical Action, we’ve looked for ways to make farming work better for people and planet.

Speeding up a shift to sustainable, profitable farming took centre-stage when experts and young entrepreneurs gathered for a conference on regenerative agriculture in Kisumu, Kenya.

Electricity can power schools, hospitals, and local businesses, allowing people to escape poverty. But for people living in remote communities, who aren’t connected to national grids, accessing energy is a huge challenge.

Thousands of people are set to benefit from a new partnership focused on tackling waste management issues in Kenya. Starting from 2024, Riviera Travel will donate £1 for every holiday booking made to Practical Action.

Practical Action delivers in Sudan despite conflict. Practical Action has been working continuously in Sudan for more than four decades. Much of our work has been with rural communities in the states of Darfur, Blue Nile and Kassala.

Leyla Kazim, BBC travel and food presenter and Practical Action ambassador has hosted a supper club with Asma Khan, chef and owner of the Darjeeling Express.