Adaptation Fund

In Sayphouthong and Phine districts, safe water🚰 is now as simple as turning a tap—even in the face of a changing climate: @UNinLaoPDR is proud to join @UNHabitat Regional Director and Vice-Minister of Finance to hand over 💧supply facilities to the people of Savannakhet 🇱🇦🤝🇺🇳

Funded by @adaptationfund and implemented by @UNHabitatLaoPDR in partnership w/ local authorities and communities, the project now supplies water to over 63,000 people in two districts of Savannakhet province of Lao PDR 🇱🇦 #watersupply 🚰 #resilientcommunity 💪🏼 #climateaction 💧

@adaptationfund @UNDP @UNDPAfrica @JeanLindsayAzie @Alka_Bhatia1 [2/2] They also carried out site visits to discover ongoing coral restoration efforts in SEMPA, aimed at strengthening climate resilience & marine ecosystem health. These reinforced the importance of strong partnerships & science‑based solutions to protect coral reefs.

[1/2] The @adaptationfund & @UNDPMauritius teams travelled to Rodrigues🇲🇺 for the Portfolio Monitoring Mission, to review progress under the Coral Restoration Project🪸 They engaged with partners who explained how the project is building community skills & supporting livelihoods

🌳 This #ForestDay, we celebrate mangroves in Nayaru Lagoon, Sri Lanka—natural storm shields & lifelines for communities. 🌊 In partnership with UN-Habitat, the AF supports locally led forest protection and climate resilience initiatives.🌱 📖 Read: bit.ly/4uwAswU

In #Mauritius, the Adaptation Fund team joined EcoSud & Reef Conservation on the frontlines of coral restoration. With trained volunteers, communities are restoring reefs at Blue Bay & Pointe d’Esny—building resilience where it matters most. @UNDPMauritius @UNDPSeychelles @UNDP

🪸Coral restoration in Rodrigues is being powered by local hands. Through an AF-funded project, 12 trained community members with support from @ShoalsRodrigues, are helping plant & maintain reef nurseries. Their work is helping reefs recover and strengthening climate resilience.

@UNDP @adaptationfund @UNDPAfrica @NatureSey @SPGA_Official @BlueSeychelles @SeychellesMACCE @StateHouseSey @SeychellesFAD [2/2] During site visits, partners showcased innovative coral‑reef rehabilitation efforts, including restoration efforts in land & ocean nurseries and climate‑resilient coral cultivation techniques. The mission also included a session on project financing & development🪸🌍

[1/2] This week, @UNDP supported the @adaptationfund's Portfolio Monitoring Mission in Seychelles 🇸🇨 - the first leg of a regional visit before Rodrigues & Mauritius. They engaged with activity partners and reviewed progress under the regional Coral Reef Restoration project🪸

VIDEO-See how the #AdaptationFund is supporting indigenous knowledge as it highlighted how its work & local leadership is driving locally led #adaptation and #innovation across the globe, during #IndigenousPeople's Day at #COP30 in #Brazil: youtube.com/watch?v=PfHBvh… @AdaptFutures

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The AF and @UNDP convened a stakeholder workshop in Seychelles this week, bringing partners together to strengthen collaboration on climate adaptation and highlight progress on a regional coral restoration project supporting resilient island ecosystems and communities. 🪸

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🪸Day two: the AF team visited Mahé to meet Marine Conservation Society Seychelles & see coral nurseries in St Anne Marine National Park. Visibility enabled in‑water observations of science‑based restoration building climate‑resilient reefs. Next stop: Rodrigues & Mauritius.

Observers invited to the 46th meeting of the AF Board on 9–10 April! 🗓 In-person participation registration deadline: 27 March, 22:00 CET 💻 Livestream available on the same page. 🔗 Register: bit.ly/4b8j6yX

At Adaptation Futures 2025 in Christchurch, New Zealand, the Adaptation Fund highlighted locally led adaptation, innovation & learning. See how global partners are advancing practical solutions & accelerating action for the most vulnerable. 👇 youtu.be/ixZQQllh0gg?si…

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AF has begun a project monitoring mission for its regional coral reef restoration project, implemented by @UNDP, in Mauritius & Seychelles. First stop: @NatureSey's ARC facility, followed by coral nursery visits with SPGA on Curieuse Island. More PMM updates soon 🌊🪸

Yesterday, we had a great visit from the @adaptationfund @UNDPMauritius & @UNDPSeychelles at our Reef Rescuers program! Our team led by Dr Luca Saponari shared the #coralrestoration progress showcasing our ocean-based nurseries and land-based aquaculture.