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Scaling up Climate Ambition on Land Use and Agriculture through Nationally Determined Contributions and National Adaptation Plans (SCALA) 

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Challenges faced by the leather industry in Mongolia
08/2025

This policy brief, supported by SCALA, analyzes barriers to integrating Mongolia's leather industry into national climate strategies. It identifies challenges like limited private sector engagement, weak incentives, and poor traceability, while calling for more investment in capacity and communication to build a sustainable, climate-resilient sector. Read more...

Scaling up agroecological techniques in the millet, groundnut, and market gardening value chains
07/2025

In Senegal, climate change is placing pressure on vital agricultural value chains—especially millet, groundnut and vegetables. This brief explores how agroecological practices can strengthen resilience in the Groundnut Basin and Niayes Region, supporting climate adaptation, food security, and low-emission development. Read more...

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Pathways to climate-resilient net zero supply chains – A guide for global agrifood business
07/2025

This guide presents a framework designed to help agrifood companies make their supply chains more resilient to climate risks while reducing emissions in the countries where they source, produce, buy, and sell products. The framework comprises four key steps companies can take for increased supply chain resilience: 1. Build management commitment; 2. Implement climate adaptation strategies; 3. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and 4. Track, evaluate, and disclose progress.

Training package on climate change discourse in agriculture and livestock management in Nepal
06/2025

The FAO–UNDP SCALA programme developed a training package on climate change in agriculture and livestock for Nepal. It builds capacity among officials and private actors to address climate impacts through policies, adaptation, and gender-inclusive practices. With interactive learning and fieldwork, it supports Nepal’s goals to embed climate action in resilient, community-based agricultural systems. Read more...

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Building resilience in the Egyptian livestock subsector - Climate change impacts and scaling up solutions
05/2025

The primary objective of this study is to enhance the resilience of Egypt’s livestock subsector to climate change by identifying and promoting the implementation of climate-smart practices. A key focus is on developing a roadmap for private sector engagement, outlining opportunities for investment and collaboration to scale up climate-smart livestock practices across the country.

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Understanding opportunities, barriers and risks for private sector engagement in climate action for agrifood systems
04/2025

This guidance has been developed under the Scaling up Climate Ambition on Land Use and Agriculture through Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) (SCALA) programme. The guidance provides practical advice on how to translate climate priorities in agrifood systems into actionable projects by identifying investment opportunities, understanding barriers and risks, and selecting de-risking tools to attract private sector investment.

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Engaging the private sector in climate action - Lessons learned from the implementation of the SCALA Programme
04/2025

Building on lessons learned from the SCALA programme, co-led by FAO and UNDP, this document explores how engaging the private sector can drive effective climate action in agriculture and land use. Identifying challenges, opportunities, and solutions, it demonstrates how businesses can play a pivotal role in supporting countries to implement their climate commitments.

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SCALA programme - NAP Support
04/2025

The SCALA programme responds to the urgent need for transformative climate action in the agriculture and land-use sectors by addressing governance and finance barriers while strengthening the evidence base for implementing adaptation and mitigation actions. This poster presents information on the type of support SCALA provides to its 12 core countries on National Adaptation Plans (NAPs).

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Mongolia's domestic carbon market scheme for carbon sequestration in rangeland
04/2025

This report presents a comprehensive analysis of carbon market schemes in Mongolia, with a focus on developing a tailored domestic carbon market for rangeland carbon sequestration. It evaluates existing practices, identifies key gaps and opportunities, and proposes a structured framework aligned with Mongolia’s national policies and international climate commitments.

Value chain assessment and exploratory market analysis for sustainable beef cattle products in Belize
04/2025

Belize is laying the groundwork for a sustainable, climate-resilient cattle industry. Through the SCALA programme, a comprehensive assessment reveals that climate-smart agriculture practices can reduce production costs while boosting profitability for livestock farmers. With strategic investments and governance, Belize has the opportunity to scale up sustainable beef production, strengthen market access, and become a trusted source of quality cattle products. Read more...