The government of Bangladesh and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed their first field-level agreement aimed at assisting vulnerable communities in coastal regions. The project, titled "Community-based Adaptation to Climate Change through Coastal Afforestation in Bangladesh", seeks to improve the resilience of coastal communities and protective ecosystems through community-led adaptation efforts. UNDP country director Stefan Priesner stated that climate change adaptation is a crucial challenge for Bangladesh, and this project will demonstrate effective strategies for vulnerable coastal communities. The project's goal is to improve the abilities of government authorities and planners at various levels to comprehend climate risks in coastal areas and execute suitable risk reduction strategies. It will be carried out in five coastal districts - Barguna, Patuakhali, Bhola, Noakhali, and Chittagong, and is intended to serve as a model for other least developed countries undertaking climate change adaptation initiatives. The project's outcomes will be showcased at the upcoming Climate Conference in Copenhagen in December.