Category: <span>Project Stories</span>

Young South Africans take up sustainable agriculture for food security

2 June 2026

Aquaponics is seeing a revival in South Africa’s schools, boosted by government support and climate concerns In a school in South Africa, a group of students stare at a row of smal...

Restoring coral reefs for a changing climate in Mauritius and Seychelles

18 May 2026

A shared challenge for island nations  In Mauritius and Seychelles, islanders’ relationship with the ocean is paramount – rooted in a profound respect for nature that relies o...

Early warning systems are saving lives in Central Asia

25 March 2026

Women in Pakistan walking through floods (Photo: Asian Development Bank/Flickr) Across Asia, the installation of early warning systems, alongside community involvement, is now view...

A group of women sit cross-legged on woven mats under a patterned fabric shelter, wearing colorful clothing and headscarves, gathered closely together in a shaded outdoor setting.

What We’ve Learned about Building Resilience in Mauritania Five Years On 

5 February 2026

Women of the Kewalla cooperative meet with the evaluator. This group of women runs a butchershop and grows vegetables, but had to stop operating the grain mill due to frequent brea...

The Girl Who Carried Buckets: A Climate Adaptation Story from Bhutan

16 December 2025

Empty Buckets, Deferred Dreams Analesha Gurung carries buckets into her classroom at Tsirangtoe School, not for science experiments or art projects, but as vessels of hope. Each mo...

COP30: Brazil is drying up despite its rich natural resources

10 November 2025

Agroforestry is improving biodiversity and diversifying farmers’ incomes in Pernambuco (Image: Centro Sabiá). Innovative solutions to worsening drought conditions are changing the...

Adaptation Fund: Building Climate Resilience Through Forests

5 November 2025

Forests are vital for protecting communities from climate change impacts like floods, droughts, and extreme weather. The Adaptation Fund supports locally rooted projects around the...

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Building Water Resilience in Bhutan’s Mountains

5 November 2025

From drying springs to thriving communities, this film tells the story of how Bhutan is turning the tide on climate change in its fragile Himalayan landscapes. Across the districts...

How Vanuatu is facing up to rising climate risks

23 September 2025

Women on Western Santo are retraining in sustainable handicrafts to diversify income. (Image: SSEN) Indigenous knowledge and adaptation techniques are helping island communities su...

BLOG: Multi-Pronged Adaptation Approach Brings Flood Relief to Trinidad’s Vulnerable South Oropouche River Basin

15 September 2025

Mangroves serve as a nature-based solution to reduce flooding risks. Photo Credit: Adaptation Fund Two pirogue-style fishing boats glide down the South Oropouche River over deep mu...