The government of Bangladesh and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed an agreement for a new project focusing on vulnerable communities in coastal areas. The project, titled "Community-based Adaptation to Climate Change through Coastal Afforestation in Bangladesh," aims to increase resilience in both communities and ecosystems through community-led adaptation efforts. According to UNDP country director Stefan Priesner, climate change adaptation is now a major development challenge for Bangladesh, making this project crucial for demonstrating effective strategies for coastal communities. The project's goal is to improve the abilities of government officials and planners at various levels to comprehend climate risks in coastal regions and implement effective risk reduction strategies. It will be implemented in five coastal districts - Barguna, Patuakhali, Bhola, Noakhali, and Chittagong - and aims to serve as an example for other least developed countries working on climate change adaptation projects. The project's findings will be shared at the upcoming Climate Conference in Copenhagen in December.