The government of Bangladesh and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed an agreement for a new project called "Community-based Adaptation to Climate Change through Coastal Afforestation in Bangladesh." This project aims to directly help vulnerable people in coastal communities by enhancing their resilience and the protective ecosystems through community-led adaptation interventions. According to UNDP country director Stefan Priesner, adaptation to climate change has become a major development challenge for Bangladesh, making this project crucial in demonstrating effective adaptation strategies for vulnerable coastal communities. The project's goal is to improve the capabilities of government authorities and sectoral planners at all levels to address climate risks in coastal areas and implement effective risk reduction strategies. The project will focus on five coastal districts - Barguna, Patuakhali, Bhola, Noakhali, and Chittagong - and aims to serve as a model for other least developed countries working on climate change adaptation projects. The outcomes of the project will be shared at the upcoming Climate Conference in Copenhagen in December.