January 26, 2023 (DJIBOUTI, Djibouti): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), alongside Djibouti Blue Economy Sectors representative experts, concluded a four-day field mission on plastic
READ MOREClimate change is leading to unpredictable rainfall in Djibouti, with devastating droughts and floods both on the rise. For Tadjourah, a city on the Indian
READ MOREFigure 1 is a time-series plot of the ND-GAIN Index showing Djibouti''s progress. Djibouti is considered highly vulnerable to climate change and is expected to experience adverse
READ MOREThe main approaches of the project are to: build infrastructure to protect communities from flash floods and droughts; use Ecosystem-based Adaptation to protect crops from drought
READ MOREWith its arid climate and low level of social development, the Republic of Djibouti is vulnerable to various climate-related effects, including extreme drought, extreme
READ MOREThrough the joint program "Response to the Global Food, Energy and Finance Crisis" funded by the Joint SDG Fund in June 2022, UNDP and FAO in Djibouti led an assessment of the impact of drought
READ MOREBy leveraging renewable energy sources, this project will significantly contribute to achieve sustainable and inclusive development in Djibouti. The sanitation component will fill a chronic investment backlog in the sector and will improve public health and environmental conditions" said Thomas Östros, Vice President of the European
READ MOREHowever, there are few studies that pay close attention to measuring and improving the environmental performance of China''s freight transportation system, especially in regard to seaports. In this paper, data envelopment analysis (DEA) is applied to measure the environmental performance of freight transportation seaports.
READ MOREpopulations. Djibouti''s NDC is consistent with the country''s overall goals of increasing its development, reducing its vulnerability and achieving long-term sustainable, economic development. Key focus is on the sustainability of the environment, water resources8
READ MOREDjibouti in Drought: A Forgotten Crisis? Caption: WFP food distribution has been a key part of the joint UN drought response. A year ago, Djibouti found itself in the middle of a perfect storm. Facing one of the worst droughts in the Horn of Africa in over a century, over 160,000 (17 per cent of the population) people struggled to cope with
READ MOREEnhancing urban land administration is essential to promote sustainable development across Djibouti. This will enable effective infrastructure development, address social
READ MOREThe main goal of the country programme is to accelerate achievement of the sustainable development goals. It tackles interconnected development, humanitarian and resilience challenges and seeks to reduce poverty, gender and geographic inequalities and exclusion. It fosters environmental sustainability and resilience through integrated strategies.
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READ MOREAbstract. Land degradation is a significant issue in many areas of sub-Saharan Africa, including in Eritrea and Djibouti. This study presents and interrogates different environmental data sets, including rainfall, dust flux and land use/land cover change, over the period 2001–2017, that can help evaluate land degradation in this region.
READ MOREOur program in Djibouti is built around three interrelated pillars that together can generate more catalytic, transformative, and systemic change and help
READ MOREDjibouti Return to results overview RESULTS View country details View category details Djibouti Region Sub-Saharan Africa GDP 5.22 [PPP 2011$ billions] GDP per capita 5440.94 [$] Population 0.96 [millions]
READ MOREDjibouti has spectacular desert mountains, which rise up to 2000 meters and where the climate is cooler but accessible within a few hours drive from the capital city. There are two large
READ MOREDjibouti DJ: CPIA: Policy and Institutions For Environmental Sustainability Rating: 1=Low To 6=High data is updated yearly, averaging 2.500 NA from Dec 2005 to 2017, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.500 NA in 2010 and a record low of 2.500 NA in 2017.
READ MOREDjibouti, 10 January 2024 - The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Government of Djibouti have announced a USD 26 million project aiming to build climate resilience in
READ MOREThe ambition of the Belt and Road Initiative differs sustainability from the environmental perspective, due to its large-scale operation; it needs a huge amount of energy and material. For the last few years, the growth rate of C O 2 emission in belt and road countries increased by 5%, and the growth rate of C O 2 emission in China,
READ MOREThe objective for Sustainable Development (SDG7) is to guarantee access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. In the case of Djibouti, the government
READ MOREDjibouti: New research observatory to monitor impacts of climate change. By Nasi Hako. October 27, 2022. Image credit: pixabay. This week, Djibouti inaugurated a research observatory to study the impact of climate change. The observatory, established with the assistance of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), will help the
READ MOREThe Republic of Djibouti has committed to reducing its GHG emissions by 40% by the year 2030, representing close to 2 Mt of CO 2 e, compared to projections for that year according to the business-as-usual scenario. This commitment is an ambitious one for a
READ MOREDjibouti is one of the smallest countries in Africa, with an area of 23,200 square kilometers and a population estimated at 1,000,000. The size of its economy limits its ability to diversify production and increases its reliance on foreign markets, making it more vulnerable to market downturns and hampering its access to external capital.
READ MOREDjibouti''s NDC is consistent with the country''s overall goals of increasing its development, reducing its vulnerability and achieving long-term sustainable, economic development. Key focus is on the sustainability of the environment, water resources, infrastructure, agriculture sectors and costal zones.
READ MOREConcentrated in Sub-Saharan Africa, these countries fail to exhibit environmental sustainability in their policies. Djibouti 2.5 8 Chad 2.5 9 DR Congo 2.5 10 Guinea-Bissau 2.5 11 Myanmar 2.5 12 Sri Lanka 2.5 13 Solomon Islands 2.5 14 Kyrgyzstan 2.5 15 2.5
READ MORE1/ Variables include real GDP growth, GDP deflator (in U.S. dollar terms), non-interest current account in percent of GDP, and non-debt creating flows. 2/ Includes official and private transfers and FDI. Table 4. Djibouti: Sensitivity Analysis for Key Indicators of Public Debt, 2020–2030. (In percent) Projections.
READ MOREThe government of Djibouti is committed to providing the population with sustainable, abundant, diversified energy at a lower cost. With the help of its partners like the UNDP and the Global Environment Facility, a multitude of projects are being implemented in order to concretize in the near future the use of 100% green energy and thus respond to SDG7
READ MOREThe United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) renews its support for the Republic of Djibouti''s sustainable development policy by allocating funding to 17 environmental NGOs. The funding
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