The government of Bangladesh and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed an agreement for a new project focused on vulnerable communities living in coastal areas. The project, titled "Community-based Adaptation to Climate Change through Coastal Afforestation in Bangladesh", aims to increase the resilience of coastal communities and ecosystems through community-led adaptation efforts. UNDP country director Stefan Priesner stated that this project is crucial in addressing the development challenge of climate change in Bangladesh and demonstrating effective adaptation strategies for vulnerable coastal communities. The project's goal is to improve the knowledge and capabilities of government authorities and planners at various levels to address climate risks in coastal areas and implement suitable risk reduction strategies. It will operate in five coastal districts - Barguna, Patuakhali, Bhola, Noakhali, and Chittagong - and hopes to serve as a model for other least developed countries working on climate change adaptation projects. The project's outcomes will be showcased at the upcoming Climate Conference in Copenhagen in December.