A collaborative effort between the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources, consultants, and local NGOs, this project involves: (1) creation of baselines to assess the traditional knowledge and the local perception of climate change, as well as the local changes in adaptation; (2) workshops with key players to validate the results of the baselines; (3) assessment of the adaptation activities implemented by different institutions and communications in direct relation to climate change; (4) training programs on climate change, especially drought, and adaptation; (5) identification and

The overarching objective of this project is to develop and pilot a range of coping mechanisms for reducing the vulnerability of farmers and pastoralists to future climate shocks.  It hopes to (1) improve livelihood strategies and resilience of vulnerable farmers to cope with drought through farming practices (irrigated crop production, commercial agricultural production, crop diversification, livestock production and marketing, grazing land management, woodland management and tree farming, production of major crops of the area, improved post harvest storage and processing facilities, water h

The purpose of this government project is to strengthen organization and capacities of local rural people to incorporate adaptation to climate change  in their socio-economic activities, within a land planning framework for the territory located in the central coastal plain of El Salvador.  It will accomplish this objective through 7 lines of action:  (1) diversification and incorporation of additional added value to agricultural activities to increase the capacity to cope with climate change; (2) promotion of non-agricultural economic initiatives to decrease impacts associated with agricu

The Analog Forestry Initiative focuses on protection of watersheds, revegetation of the riversides, and adaptation activities such as crop diversification with emphasis on permanent crops. In the forest realm, the project designs Analog Forests using a diversity of species (especially those with broader geographical ranges) capable of supplying the environmental needs of the community in the event of climatic changes. It also establishes tree nurseries as spaces for researching the adaptation of species.

Cuba developed beach restoration technology as an adaptation option. The technology has been implemented in some Cuban beaches, restoring the natural and functional values of the beaches. Link to Source

The páramo grasslands of the Northern Andes are fragile ecosystems vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Continued deterioration of these high-elevation wetlands will lead to significant environmental and socioeconomic impacts for downstream water users. This WWF project will develop a pilot vulnerability assessment and adaptation strategy for the Chilí and Anaime páramos in the central Colombian Andes, where rice and coffee are grown and the city of Ibagué is located. These communities depend upon the water provided by these wetlands.

The overarching goal of this project is to support Colombia’s efforts to define and implement specific pilot adaptation measures and policy options to meet the anticipated impacts from climate change.

The City of Rio de Janeiro’s Municipal Secretariat of Social Development created the Community Reforestation Project in 1986.  The project, also referred to as the Paid Self-Help Reforestation Project and the Mutirão Project, aims to control erosion and reduce the associated land slide and flood risks through the reforestation of erosion-prone areas of the city, particularly where favelas (squatter settlements) are located.  Furthermore, the project aims to employ local residents and reintroduce native tree species (the best for erosion control) to the hillsides.  The individual reforestat

Due to the pressures from increased demand for bamboo resources (over-harvesting) and decreasing stock (as a result of climatic changes), bamboo resources in Eastern Bhutan are declining steadily.  Consequently, local people have taken measures to reduce pressures on this important resource, which is used for house construction, agriculture tools, mats, baskets, water/wine/milk/butter containers, and other household items.  Some species such as Dendrocalamus hamiltonii are planted in the fields to provide bamboo shoots for household consumption as vegetables.  In order to enhance the regene

This project, led by SouthSouthNorth and Caritas, has five objectives. The first is to build community partnerships and engage stakeholders in preparing for climate change. To complete this objective, the project will conduct surveys and hold workshops on the topic. The second objective is to  identify vulnerable groups and specific vulnerabilities, as well as identifying existing coping strategies and local knowledge that can be drawn on to counter these vulnerabilities.