SCALA’s 2024 Highlights Report showcases progress in 12 countries, strengthening climate resilience in agriculture and land use. From closing information gaps to mobilizing private sector finance and driving gender-responsive action, the report highlights key achievements. It also features the launch of the Climate Action Review (CAR) Tool at COP29 to help countries scale adaptation efforts. Read more...

Thailand’s agriculture faces rising climate risks, from extreme weather to declining yields. With the sector contributing 18% of emissions, SCALA underscores the urgency of sustainable adaptation for food security. Read more...

Discover how the SCALA programme is advancing gender equality in agriculture and climate action. In our latest interview, Sibyl Nelson, SCALA’s Gender Focal Point, shares insights on gender-transformative approaches and how SCALA is helping countries integrate gender-responsive actions into climate planning. Read more...

Building on past successes, SCALA continues to strengthen biodiversity action! The programme has already helped countries integrate climate and biodiversity solutions in agriculture, and this work will grow even further. Explore nature-based solutions from Cambodia, Colombia, and beyond. Read more...

Countries in Asia-Pacific are stepping up climate adaptation, from food security to finance. With new NDCs and NAPs on the horizon, nations have a key opportunity to scale up action, secure funding, and build resilient agrifood systems for a sustainable future. Read more...

Building climate resilience of mountain ecosystems and communities is a core focus of the SCALA programme in several countries. Mountain people are the custodians of valuable knowledge and practices which, combined with innovative techniques, support nature-positive climate change adaptation....

At COP29, the FAO-UNDP SCALA programme launched the 'Climate Action Review' (CAR) Tool to help countries prioritize agriculture's climate actions in NDCs and NAPs, driving inclusive and transformative solutions. Read more about the tool and its launch event...

Exciting news from COP29! Germany’s BMUV, through IKI, has announced the extension of the SCALA programme until 2028. This flagship initiative by FAO and UNDP supports countries in scaling climate action in agriculture and land use, integrating nature-based solutions, and mobilizing finance. With an expanded focus on biodiversity and agrifood systems, SCALA continues to drive transformative solutions for people and the planet. Read the full press release...

Transparency is essential for effective climate action in agriculture. Through SCALA, countries gain support to track, report, and strengthen climate commitments under the UNFCCC, fostering trust and accountability. FAO experts highlight SCALA’s role in equipping nations to meet transparency goals in agriculture, forestry, and land use for resilient futures. Read more...

The Wayuu people, living in the arid La Guajira region, have found resilience through a humble bean—the Guajiro bean. Cultivated for generations, this drought-resistant crop thrives despite climate change, offering sustenance and cultural significance. With support from the SCALA programme, the Wayuu are blending traditional knowledge with innovative climate adaptation practices, ensuring food security for future generations. Read more...