Climate

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Climate responsibility for 100 years of activities

DanChurchAid has calculated its carbon footprint for its first 100 years and takes responsibility for historical and future emissions – the first major development organisation to take these measures.

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Climate Adaptation

The impacts of climate change in vulnerable countries amplify the ramifications of existing inequities and related crises – the results range from failed harvest and food insecurity to conflicts and forced migration. Climate adaptation is a long term strategy to minimize the impact and the stress caused by climate change.

© Kristian Skårhøj Andersen

Football stars tackle climate change

During the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 players took personal climate responsibility – by donating funds to DCA’s climate work in Uganda.

Pulling together to stand the weather

In Kenya’s drought-stricken region of Turkana, climate change is forcing the population to find new ways of feeding itself.

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Watering with sunshine

When local farmers in Uganda get access to solar powered irrigation, they can grow crops even when the rains fail – as long as the sun shines.

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Bolstering farmers from risk of losses by giving cash

Strengthening the capacity to adopt sustainable agroecological practices and land use management – by giving cash.

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Rebeca Erupe is 30 years old and lives in Kenya.

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At the heart of the community

The power of local action in drought response in Turkana, Kenya – as told by Sarah Ndonye from DCA’s partner organisation ASAL Humanitarian Network

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