On 8 February 2023, the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) and the European Union (EU) launched a new €16 million programme to improve natural resource management and living conditions in Zarafshon Valley in Tajikistan’s mountainous northwest. Part of the EU’s Rural…
In Mozambique, around 80% of livelihoods depend on natural resources. With nearly 20 million people living in coastal regions, many of these livelihoods rely on the marine resources provided by the Western Indian Ocean. Employment opportunities along the country’s coastline…
The Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP) has won the Energy Globe Award for its rural electrification project in Chitral, Pakistan. The award recognises innovative and sustainable projects that respond to environmental challenges and support communities. This year, AKRSP’s project…
Alarms are ringing throughout the world: the most ruinous floods in Pakistan’s history, the worst drought in a generation in East Africa, Everest base camp turned from a frigid outpost to a lakeside camp. These are all signs that climate…
Four young people have been awarded for the talent, curiosity, and skills showcased in their submissions to the illuminate 2022 competition. This year’s theme of climate change and environmental impact mitigation inspired thought-provoking art pieces and carefully crafted essays, all…
Reaffirming and recognising its commitment to the role of water as being essential for resilience and sustainable development, the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) participated in the Second High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable…
Mangrove forests are critical coastal ecosystems that offer myriad benefits to both people and planet. These salt-tolerant trees grow between land and sea in the world’s tropical and subtropical coastlines, supporting local livelihoods whilst providing essential ecosystem services. In the…
For farmers in the Kyrgyz Republic, keeping livestock is a vital source of income. Over the last 20 years, the cattle population in the country has increased by 60 percent, and whilst this has improved the socioeconomic standing of farmers…
After decades of war and political turmoil, Afghanistan remains one of the most under-privileged countries in the world. The country’s delicate political situation and its impact on the population are well-known to the international community, but less widely discussed is…
From 11 to 13 November the 2ndannual Paris Peace Forum was held, bringing together politicians, activists, journalists and experts from around the world to share knowledge and discuss concrete solutions to the major issues of our time. The Aga Khan…