In a groundbreaking move, the government of Bangladesh and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed an agreement for a field-level project that specifically aims to assist vulnerable individuals living in coastal communities. This new project, titled "Community-based Adaptation to Climate Change through Coastal Afforestation in Bangladesh," focuses on enhancing the resilience of both coastal communities and protective ecosystems through adaptation interventions led by the community. UNDP country director Stefan Priesner stated that climate change adaptation has become a major development challenge for Bangladesh, making this project crucial for demonstrating effective adaptation strategies for vulnerable coastal communities. The project's goal is to improve the abilities of government authorities and planners at all levels to comprehend climate risks in coastal regions and implement effective risk reduction strategies. It will focus on five coastal districts: Barguna, Patuakhali, Bhola, Noakhali, and Chittagong. The project hopes to serve as a model for other least developed countries undertaking climate change adaptation initiatives. The outcomes of the project will be showcased at the upcoming Climate Conference in Copenhagen in December.