Social development at COP30

Accelerating locally led climate adaptation with digital innovation

Explore how mobile and digital innovation can empower communities to lead climate adaptation, tackle inequalities and build lasting resilience.

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A man in medical scrubs uses a smartphone as a motorcycle courier in a helmet and reflective vest hands him a taped package outside a building, illustrating how technology supports social development through efficient deliveries.

Webinar: Climate Tech for Climate Adaptation and Resilience in SIDS

Small Island Developing States (SIDS) face mounting climate challenges. Our webinar explored how climate technology can strengthen resilience and adaptation, drawing on insights from GSMA’s study in Timor-Leste.

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A woman in traditional clothing stands at an outdoor market, holding a hanging bundle of fresh green lettuce—a lively scene reflecting local culture and social development. Leafy greens are displayed prominently as people gather around her.

Climate Tech in Timor-Leste: Strengthening climate adaptation and resilience

Strengthening Timor-Leste’s climate resilient development through digital technologies – advancing adaptation across agriculture, public health and disaster response.

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Mapping resilience: Participatory digital mapping for mangrove conservation

Find out about our community-driven digital mapping initiative – supporting mangrove conservation and climate resilience, while empowering local livelihoods.

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A man in a red cap, pink shirt, and black shorts repairs a wooden boat by a calm, green riverbank. Lush grass and plants grow nearby, with scattered trash highlighting the need for social development in the community.

Improving farmer livelihoods through digitised agricultural value chains

Exploring the social development impact of digitised agricultural value chains – boosting farmer incomes, improving efficiency and building climate resilience across rural communities.

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Transforming Liberia’s Wild Palm supply chain with blockchain: J-Palm

Learn how blockchain is supporting social development, empowering smallholder farmers in Liberia in improving traceability, transparency and income across the Wild Palm supply chain.

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Fostering human and social development

Accelerating locally led climate adaptation with digital innovation

Webinar: Climate Tech for Climate Adaptation and Resilience in SIDS

Climate Tech in Timor-Leste: Strengthening climate adaptation and resilience

Mapping resilience: Participatory digital mapping for mangrove conservation

Improving farmer livelihoods through digitised agricultural value chains

Transforming Liberia’s Wild Palm supply chain with blockchain: J-Palm