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Climate finance must translate into lasting resilience

Sep 05, 2026 5 mins read
Climate finance must translate into lasting resilience

The interventions undertaken by UNDP Bhutan through GEF funding are aimed at creating value and impact in addressing climate issues, nature and biodiversity. What I have seen is that these interventions are not limited to providing infrastructure.

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