Climate change adaptation projects continue amid coronavirus pandemic

By ByZak Derler and Adaptation Fund

Climate adaptation and resilience projects are continuing to help some of the most vulnerable communities on Earth, despite the impact of the coronavirus.

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In Honduras, an Adaptation Fund (AF) project is building the resilience of natural ecosystems through reforestation and water resource management, as well as providing technical and administrative training to local municipalities.

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And in Costa Rica, an AF project which promotes food security by empowering farmers to diversify production has, since the pandemic, put an emphasis on local production to support the local supply chain at a time when transport has been limited.

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Overall, in light of the coronavirus, the Fund’s projects have really given the term ‘adaptation’ a new meaning and proves the importance of preparing for crises through adaptation and resilience efforts.

“It is great to see the Fund continue to adapt and deliver to the most vulnerable, while furthering knowledge during the crisis,” said Ollikainen, adding, “it will be imperative to look at recovery in the context of both climate change resilience and other dimensions of sustainable development.”