![Climate-smart solutions for communities in the Americas](https://blogs.icrc.org/app/uploads/sites/107/2023/12/Terrace-farming-Caracas-285x200.jpg)
Against a backdrop of climate change, population growth, and urbanization – as well as radical transformations in the energy sector – the ICRC is looking to build on environmentally sustainable practices. The goal is to improve access to safe, resilient, and sustainable energy for crisis-affected populations and providers of essential services, such as hospitals, while reducing the organization’s carbon footprint.