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Thousands of people across Africa are set to benefit from better jobs, stronger rural economies, and healthier environments as young people take the lead in transforming the continent’s food systems.

Latin America is home to around 800 Indigenous Peoples, with an estimated population of nearly 58 million people. Today, many of them are facing the direct consequences of deforestation and climate change, which threaten their territories and livelihoods.

Thousands of people across Africa stand to benefit from a newly endorsed roadmap to eliminate the open burning of waste, one of the most widespread and dangerous forms of pollution on the continent. Originally agreed at the 2022 African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) meeting, the goal to end open burning of waste by 2040 with a 60% reduction target by 2030 now has a formal roadmap to guide countries toward achieving it. Endorsed at the 20th AMCEN meeting in Nairobi, the roadmap offers practical guidance for national and local governments to act now helping cities across Africa create cleaner, healthier, and more inclusive urban environments.

In western Kenya, young people face growing challenges. Food insecurity is rising, the climate is becoming less predictable, and good jobs are in short supply. We’re tackling these problems head-on by supporting young agripreneurs to build sustainable businesses, helping create new opportunities in farming and food production.

A new impact study has found that a pilot climate insurance scheme in Nepal is helping farmers recover more quickly and confidently from devastating floods.

Practical Action has made a commitment to support millions of people living in Ecuador’s Amazon region, along with their Government’s efforts to protecting biodiversity.

Each year, World Refugee Day reminds us that behind the statistics are people — people who are building, adapting and leading, even after being forced from their homes.

Sarah faced questions from a number of MPs from different sides of the House of Commons, enabling her to share Practical Action’s 60 years’ experience of working with communities to deliver context-specific energy solutions across Africa, Asia and Latin America.

When floods hit, information saves lives. In Nepal’s Indrawati river basin, Practical Action and partners helped create a community-led early warning system that combines local knowledge with real-time data. It’s not just about sensors and alerts. It’s about trust, preparation and people looking out for each other. Discover how communities are leading the way in disaster resilience, and why this work must continue.