Nitya Jacob

I am passionate about water issues and where they intersect with human lives. I've strong skills in communication, networking and advocacy.

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Forest gardens and community forests

In Chad, farmers and traditional herders have planted a million trees to make up forest gardens and community forests in a unique agro-foresty initiative. Agro-forestry helps mitigate the impact of climate change. 

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Water kiosk

Catchment based IWRM for climate change adaptation in Uganda

A project to support catchment-based planning and development of water resources to enhance the adaptive capacity of climate was implemented in Mpanga, Rwizi and Aswa catchments in the Albert, Victoria and Upper Nile Water Management zones. As a result of the project the beneficiaries should be able to adapt to the impacts of climate change while improving their livelihoods through the various small scale projects.

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Kampala

Climate and Vulnerability Risk Assessment for Water and Sanitation in Uganda

This document used the risk assessment methodology of the GWP and UNICEF Strategic Framework for WASH Climate Resilient Development, which is based on a step-by-step participatory assessment procedure, aimed at involving government planners, decision-makers, and practitioners responsible for WASH service delivery in Uganda.

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seagrass

Seagrass is a crucial coastal ecosystem

Seagrass along with mangroves and coral reefs are critical for the health of coasts around the world. They are found in bays and estuaries around the world. But they are threatened by projects, pollution, fishing and the rise of sea levels. This video says why it is important to preserve these to mitigate the impacts of climate change.

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UN 2023 Conference Vision

UN 2023 Conference

Side events can be organized in connection with the UN 2023 Water Conference, either in-person or virtually, by Member States, the UN system, Intergovernmental Organizations and accredited non-governmental stakeholders.

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Effective governance is the key for climate resilience

Effective governance is the key for climate resilience

In this third roundtable, hosted by GCA andBeijing Municipal Institute of City Planning and Design in March 2022, experts from experts from Beijing, Milan and New York presented their city's governance in pursuit of becoming climate resilient. Ede Ijjasz-Vasquez, senior advisor to the CEO, GCA chaired the meeting.

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