Mangroves are more than just trees; they are lifelines for communities in the Gambia. They provide income, medicine, wildlife habitats, food security, flood protection, pollution filtering, erosion control, and coastal storm defence. The key to their survival lies in the hands of local communities, who can manage them wisely for the benefit of all...

Communities in the Gambia are restoring mangrove forests to protect coastlines, boost biodiversity, and build climate resilience. Through the FAO-led Green Climate Fund PROREFISH project, local efforts are reviving vital ecosystems that shield against floods, support fisheries, and secure livelihoods.

FAO and Saint Lucia’s Government have officially launched FISH-ADAPT, a groundbreaking USD 16.7 million climate adaptation project for the fisheries sector. The project focuses on sustainable fishing, climate resilience, livelihood diversification, and strengthening fish value chains and coastal ecosystems to ensure a safer, greener...

The journey toward climate-resilient, low-carbon agriculture has begun! The Transforming Livelihoods through Climate Resilient, Low Carbon, Sustainable Agricultural Value Chains project officially launched with a dynamic, two-day inception workshop in Kisumu on July 7–8, 2025...

 The Green Climate Fund has approved over USD 300 million for three transformative, FAO-designed projects focused on forest protection in Papua New Guinea, sustainable fisheries in Saint Lucia, and land restoration across Africa’s Great Green Wall. These landmark initiatives aim to boost climate resilience, enhance food security, and support vulnerable communities through sustainable natural resource management.

The FOREST Invest project officially launched at the UN House in Belgrade, uniting global and local partners to boost Serbia’s forest resilience and energy security. This USD 84 million, seven-year initiative aims to combat climate change through sustainable forestry and carbon sequestration.

Healthy soils are climate heroes. They store carbon, grow our food, and protect biodiversity. But they’re under threat. Discover how countries like Suriname and Cuba are restoring degraded land and building a more resilient, food-secure future.

In Viet Nam’s Mekong Delta, over a million farmers grow the rice that feeds the nation and fuels its economy. But climate change threatens this lifeline. With support from FAO and the Green Climate Fund, solutions are emerging to protect rice production and reduce emissions.

Khilamaya Nepali, who has lived with a disability since she was six months old, is participating in an FAO-GCF farmer field school for the first time. She has learnt better farming techniques, like using upcycled plastic fly traps, and hay for mulch. Here's how...

As part of his visit to Baghdad, Iraq, FAO's Director-General, Mr. QU Dongyu, launched the GCF-funded project, "Strengthening Climate Resilience of Vulnerable Agricultural Livelihoods in Southern Iraq" (SRVALI)",  together with key Iraqi ministries...

In Nepal’s Churia Hills, where monsoon floods once devastated communities, a quiet transformation is underway. Along the Telikhola River, families like Lalita Dhimal’s are finding new hope through climate-resilient riverbank restoration. With support from the FAO, the Government of Nepal and GCF, over 150 natural embankments now shield homes, lands...

In Chile’s Arauco Province, Marcelo Rodríguez is planting native trees to support bees, biodiversity, and his family’s future. Through an FAO-led project backed by GCF, called +Bosques, Marcelo is planting endemic trees like Tineo and Ulmo, producing rare honeys with deep cultural and ecological roots...

Montenegro, a country rich in forest resources, is stepping up its climate action with a new Green Climate Fund-backed project aimed at strengthening its Agriculture, Forestry, and Other Land Use (AFOLU) sectors. The initiative, launched in Podgorica, will enhance national data systems...

FAO and the Government of Kenya launch GCF-backed, climate-resilient agriculture project. The initiative aims to transform agricultural practices in the Lake Region Economic Bloc, enhancing food security and farmer incomes while promoting sustainable, low-carbon farming techniques. 

Mogadishu hosts key stakeholders for the Ugbaad Project: A major initiative to boost climate-resilient agriculture and sustainable development in Somalia. The project aims to help communities adapt to climate shocks and ensure long-term food security and economic growth.

Stakeholders gathered at the Legacy Resort in Lusaka to discuss actions and investment needs in policies and plans during the "Scaling-up Public-Private Co-investments for Climate Action in Agrifood Systems" event.

When we think of forests, we see endless shades of green. We smell the heady aroma of wood and hear the sounds of nature all around us. But there's more to forests than meets the eye...

FAO and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic celebrate the International Day of Forests by planting 50 ash and 50 oak saplings in Bishkek’s “Adinai” Park. The tree-planting was organized as part of the FAO-GCF project,  “Carbon Sequestration through Climate Investments in Forests and Rangelands in the Kyrgyz Republic,”....

In the northern Tonle Sap Basin, the future of farming hangs in the balance. Rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, and shifting seasons are threatening rice, cashew, and mango harvests—forcing smallholder farmers to adapt or risk losing their livelihoods. But hope is on the horizon...

West African nations are boosting their REDD+ readiness with FAO-led training on forest monitoring and accessing climate finance. Backed by the Green Climate Fund, this initiative strengthens transparency and sustainability in Benin, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, and Sierra Leone...