El Salvador has taken a decisive step to strengthen its environmental resilience by partnering with the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) and the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN). Backed by a regional allocation of $268.35 million in partnership with the Green Climate Fund, this new agreement under the ADAPTA-R program addresses the escalating threats of severe drought and climate change across the Central American Dry Corridor.

The initiative focuses on restoring critical watersheds and ecosystems while promoting sustainable agriculture among vulnerable communities. Across the region, the project aims to safeguard nearly 12,000 hectares of forest ecosystems and directly benefit over one million people, with a strong emphasis on empowering local women, smallholder farmers, and rural entrepreneurs.

To ensure long-term impact, international experts from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Central American Commission on Environment and Development (CCAD) will oversee technical assistance, knowledge sharing, and local policy development. “Strengthening local risk management and ecosystem restoration is key to securing sustainable livelihoods for our most exposed populations,” highlighted climate management specialists regarding the project’s strategic framework.

By integrating regional cooperation with grassroots community action, El Salvador aims to establish a scalable model for climate adaptation. This joint effort reflects a growing commitment across Central America to safeguard vital natural resources while building lasting economic stability for farming families in arid, climate-vulnerable landscapes.