Environmental
Nauru launches new climate-smart agriculture phase in 2026
Nauru begins a $6 million climate-smart agriculture rollout early in 2026 to combat food insecurity and land degradation across the island.
Nauru has initiated a new phase of a $6 million climate-smart agriculture project in early 2026, aimed at improving food security and addressing severe land degradation after decades of phosphate mining. The project introduces resilient farming practices, seed banks, pest control, and optimized fertilizer use on limited arable land. It also supports renewable energy‑linked irrigation and storage systems to reduce dependence on imported food and fuel. The initiative follows UNDP and government reviews that highlighted the urgent need for sustainable agriculture as climate stresses intensify. Local communities are being trained in soil conservation and water management techniques tailored to Nauru’s fragile environment.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Nauru, Republic of Nauru
- Date added
- 2026-03-26 07:04 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-26 07:04 UTC
- Source
- UNDP Pacific
- Connected threats
- Not provided