Climate change is worsening an already unprecedented scarcity of
resources, including water and arable land in some of the
world's most volatile and impoverished regions. Environmental
degradation most strongly impacts vulnerable communities,
primarily because these places lack the coping mechanisms that
normally protect lives and livelihoods. Mercy Corps is committed
to helping these communities address and adapt to environmental
changes. Our programs increase access to clean energy, manage
limited water supplies, and teach farmers to protect their land.
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