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FAO / Hayk Hovhannisyan
21/03/2026
This participatory model builds ownership and accountability in Armenia, creating systems that work for both people and forests.
Guardianas del bosque
07/04/2026
Dieciséis mujeres de la región de Los Ríos fueron reconocidas como Guardianas del Bosque por su rol clave en la protección y manejo sustentable del bosque nativo, destacando el liderazgo femenino frente al cambio climático.
Graduation for Farmer Field School facilitators
01/04/2026
FAO has graduated 77 Farmer Field School facilitators in Western Kenya, strengthening delivery of the GCF‑funded TUNZA project to scale up climate‑resilient, low‑carbon agriculture for 644 farmer groups across Kisii, Nyamira, Homabay and Migori counties.
Nadine Valat en la Junta del Fondo Verde para el Clima
01/04/2026
El Fondo Verde para el Clima (FVC) aprobó el histórico proyecto ADAPT Jamaica: Aumento de la resiliencia al cambio climático de los pequeños agricultores vulnerables en el centro de Jamaica en la 44.ª reunión de la Junta del FVC celebrada en Songdo, Corea del Sur. 
©FAO/Johanna Alarcón
25/03/2026
Gracias al trabajo junto al Fondo para el Medio Ambiente Mundial y el Fondo Verde para el Clima, la FAO ha implementado decenas de proyectos en América Latina y el Caribe, con beneficios para miles de familias agricultoras, tema abordado en un taller técnico realizado en Panamá.
©FAO/Denni Visuals
27/03/2026
The Green Climate Fund approves $50 million for FAO-supported adaptation project in Jamaica. This FAO-supported project will help secure investments to enhance the climate resilience of vulnerable smallholders in the wake of Hurricanes Beryl and Melissa
Aerial view of weather station in Cambodia
23/03/2026
As climate change disrupts farming traditions in Cambodia, timely information matters. FAO–GCF climate action is turning data into practical tools for resilient livelihoods.
Yaneth Ortiz en su huerto en el NDFyB de Paraíso Amazónico
19/03/2026
En el Día Internacional de los Bosques, las mujeres rurales del Bioma Amazónico colombiano muestran cómo el liderazgo local y las economías comunitarias son esenciales para conservar uno de los ecosistemas más biodiversos del planeta y sostener la vida de miles de familias.
Women rise in Cambodia
19/03/2026
Heng Saphen is guarding the source of her people’s food, culture and identity. At 54, she has become a respected leader in her community. Despite having only completed primary school (Grade 4), she now leads 444 members across more than 2,000 hectares of protected land as head of the Kouy minority community protected area....
Panamá impulsa la participación territorial para la resiliencia climática
16/03/2026
Representantes de instituciones públicas, gobiernos locales, organizaciones productoras, comunidades y sector financiero participaron en una serie de encuentros multiactor orientados a fortalecer la articulación, en torno a la Iniciativa Azuero Verde – Proyecto Corredor Seco, liderado en Panamá por el Ministerio de Ambiente (MiAMBIENTE)...
Forests and climate: Guinea reaches a key milestone with FAO-GCF support
13/11/2025
A validated Forest Reference Emission Level now brings Guinea closer to REDD+ results-based payments. Through FAO and GCF support, national institutions have strengthened their technical foundations and coordination for climate action.
Indigenous women protecting forests with the PEARL project in Cambodia
06/03/2026
A born forest guardian, Art Sreymom has spent her life protecting the land that feeds and sustains her Indigenous community. Today she leads 1,372 members in safeguarding the O Som Community Forest and the food, identity, and future it provides.
FAO Champion Chef Binta visits factory shop
14/02/2026
This Valentine’s Day, the sweetness of chocolate hides a harsher truth. Climate extremes and forest loss are reshaping cocoa landscapes, making price swings the new normal. Agroforestry could be the lifeline farmers and forests need. Kaveh Zahedi explains in this Aljazeera opinion piece.
Sangita Dahal and her thriving vegetable garden
18/02/2026
In a quiet village nestled in the southernmost range of the Himalayan foothills, Sangita Dahal begins her days by brewing a potent elixir for her vegetable garden. With steady hands and a wooden stick, she stirs a dense, carbon‑rich mixture made of organic residues. She’s making an inexpensive liquid fertilizer made with organic waste, known as “jholmal”.
©FAO/Florence Poulain
12/02/2026
FAO has begun implementing FISH-ADAPT, the largest-ever investment in Saint Lucia’s fisheries sector. This five-year project, launching in July 2025, will strengthen climate resilience, safety, and sustainability while directly supporting 5,000 fishers, vendors, and fish farmers across the island. Learn more about the project here...
non-wood-forest-product-value-chains
03/12/2025
Medicinal herbs, rose hips, hawthorn, barberry, wild fruits, mushrooms, and nuts are among the most important natural resources for local communities. These non-wood forest products (NWFPs) play a significant role in providing employment and stable income for forest users. This was the focus of a two-day workshop in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan...
Regional Launch of SURAGGWA
22/12/2025
The Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, in collaboration with FAO and the Pan-African Agency of the Great Green Wall (PA-GGW), officially launched the regional programme – Strengthening Resilience of Africa’s Great Green Wall (SURAGGWA) on Monday in Nouakchott.
Corcovado National Park, Chile
11/12/2025

In 2017, a devastating landslide buried part of Villa Santa Lucía, destroying homes and native forests. Today, the +Bosques Project is restoring ecosystems and reducing future risks, helping communities rebuild with resilience.

FISH-ADAPT launch ©FAO/Saba Nordstroem
26/11/2025
Over 55 stakeholders—from government ministries, fisherfolk organizations, NGOs, and development partners—gathered on 26 November for the Inception Workshop of the USD 16.7 million FISH-ADAPT Project. This landmark initiative aims to strengthen climate resilience and secure livelihoods for coastal communities.
Healthy soils for a healthy planet
05/12/2025
Suriname is one of the world’s most forested countries, but its soils face growing pressure from urbanization and climate change. Discover how FAO and the Green Climate Fund are helping local experts build a national soil monitoring system to protect biodiversity, boost food security, and guide sustainable urban planning.