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d. Improving food security through sustainable agricultural, aquacultural, and fishing methods,
enhanced local food production and consumption, reduction of food waste, and equitable
access to high-quality food

4. Addressing the causes of climate change and climate disruption and supporting solutions to
reduce the emission of greenhouse gases
a. Providing access to locally sourced, renewable energy, including solar, methane-capture, and
small-scale wind and hydropower systems, as part of holistic interventions to mitigate climate
change and disruption

b. Providing clean-cooking technologies as part of a holistic approach to reduce or eliminate the
burning of biomass and fossil fuels that results in deforestation, degraded land, or increased
air pollution
c. Supporting the transition to sustainable, energy-efficient transportation modes through
holistic urban and regional planning, education, or infrastructure changes

5. Strengthening the resilience of ecosystems and communities affected by climate change and
climate disruption

a. Supporting adaptation and resiliency strategies for ecosystems and communities affected by
climate-related events, with an emphasis on vulnerable segments of the population

6. Supporting education to promote behaviors that protect the environment
a. Supporting environmental education programming in schools that aligns with local
government curriculum (adhering to the policy statements and guidelines for the basic
education and literacy area of focus)

b. Promoting community-based environmental education, environmental awareness and
advocacy initiatives, and strategies to facilitate engagement and behavior change to support
environmentally sustainable living, environmental protection, and sustainable development

7. Advocating for the sustainable consumption of products and the environmentally sound
management of byproducts to build a more resource-efficient economy

a. Supporting community planning efforts to strengthen circular economies through
composting, recycling, upcycling, and repurposing programs (for solid waste management
projects, adhering to the policy statements and guidelines for the water, sanitation, and
hygiene area of focus)

b. Promoting efficient food consumption by reducing food waste by local businesses and
households
8. Addressing environmental justice issues and environmental public health concerns

a. Addressing adverse environmental public health impacts in communities through education,
outreach, and advocacy
b. Eliminating and reducing exposure to environmental toxins in homes, schools, and
communities within vulnerable and marginalized populations

c. Increasing equitable access to organic, healthy, and nutritious food for vulnerable and

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