Executing entities: © UNDP Bangladesh Location: Bangladesh Dates: 2009–2015 Nature-based Solution: Coastal afforestation Community-led Adaptation to Climate Change Context Many communities in Bangladesh are situated close to the shoreline and are reliant on agriculture and fishing for their livelihoods. Impacts of climate change, including sea level rise and increased cyclone storm surges increase the severity of flooding, coastal erosion and threaten the safety and well-being of the local communities. To reduce the vulnerability of coastal communities tothe impacts of climate change, this project focussed on enhancing coastal resilience in four coastal communities through community-led adaptation interventions, focussing on coastal afforestation and livelihood diversification. Furthermore, to identify and address risks inchanging weather patterns and other climate-related issues, this project also focussedon increasing local government and community resilience capacity. Project objectives: To reduce vulnerability and enhance resilience of coastal communities to the impact of climate change-induced risks in four Coastal Forest Districts. To enhance national, sub-national, and local capacities of government authorities and planners to understand climate risk dynamics in coastal areas. To develop a functional system for the collection, distribution, and internalisation of climate-related knowledge. Funding: Total project budget: $8,550,398 (USD) through Coastal Afforestation in Bangladesh with five implementing partners Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation: $2,170,000 (USD) UNDP: $1,100,000 (USD) Least Developed Countries Fund/ GEF: $3,300,000 (USD) Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands: $980,398 (USD) Governmentof Bangladesh: $1,000,000 (USD) Ecosystem: Coastal Biodiversity Restore, improve and protect coastal biodiversity through the plantation of 9,870 ha of mangrovesand 444 ha of nativefruit tree species. Climate Increased carbon sequestration capacity equating to approximately $2,895,000 (USD). People $1,454,656 (USD) net benefit for additionalincome of households.5876 households with increased food andincome security. Achievements: Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of Bangladesh 142