The Solomon Islands National Adapation Programme of Action (NAPA) has established that effective adaptation will require supportive institutions, finance , information and technological support. The need for detailed assessments of climate change impacts and risks for the agriculture sector was highlighted to be critical for...

The project, implemented under the Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Programme and in close collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), specifically looks at: characterization of livelihood systems; profiling of vulnerable groups; assessment of past and current climate impacts; and understanding of...

The Huang-Huai-Hai (3H) Basin is home to more than 400 million people and is China’s prime agricultural area. With a high water demand, the region is sensitive to the decreases in stream flows and ground water recharges that are projected as an impact of climate...

This UNDP project, Increasing climate resilience through an Integrated Water Resource Management Programme, is designed to increase the resilience of freshwater resources in the islands of Mahibadhoo (Alifu Dhaalu Atoll), Ihavandhoo (Haa Alifu Atoll) and Gadhdhoo (Gaaf Dhaal Atoll). Funded by the Adaptation Fund and...

The need to integrate climate change adaptation into development planning is becoming increasingly urgent. However, lack of awareness or understanding of key issues around vulnerability and adaptation and the scarcity of sector- and location-specific knowledge can inhibit much needed action. In an effort to address...

With barriers such as extremely fragile ecological conditions, few financial resources, poor infrastructure, low levels of education, and little access to technology and markets, Western China has been suffering from climate variations and will experience severe impacts of climate change on food production, water resources,...

Improved ability and resilience of Pacific Developing Member Countries (DMCs) to prepare for, and respond to, the challenges posed by climate change impacts through undertaking adaptation and mitigation measures. This Technical Assistance will facilitate the development of adequate climate change adaptation and mitigation plans among...

This project aims to strengthen the capacities of junior lecturers engaged in agroforestry education programs, and community development workers/agricultural technicians involved in the research and extension programs at the local/community levels, and mainstream agroforestry in the development programs of the local government units/agencies in each...

CSIRO research conducted with local farming communities in collaboration with Asian research institutes will provide farming options designed to increase the ability of smallholder farmers to adapt to the impacts climate variability and change. Contact: Science Contact Dr Christian Roth Research Scientist CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences...

The GEF assistance will be targeted at improving adaptive capacity to address climate change concerns at the national level, and at co-financing the implementation of pilots that reduce vulnerability to climate impacts which countries themselves have identified on the basis of nationally and scientifically endorsed...