The project “Enhancing Climate Resilience of India’s Coastal Communities” is a collaboration between the Government of India, the Government of Odisha, the Green Climate Fund, and UNDP. It adopts an ecosystem-based, community-driven approach to demonstrate how climate concerns can be integrated into development planning and policy—across both public and private sectors.
The initiative supports national and state efforts to address climate-induced hazards and disasters, particularly in vulnerable coastal areas. With a focus on women and children, the project aims to strengthen resilience to extreme weather events and enhance adaptive capacity by promoting climate-resilient livelihoods.
All activities are aligned with India’s National Action Plan on Climate Change, Odisha’s State Action Plan on Climate Change, and contribute directly to achieving India’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). The project’s outcomes are also expected to inform and influence the National Coastal Mission.