Glaciers to Farms Adaptation Program

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The Glaciers to Farms program is a flagship adaptation initiative led by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to build resilient water and agriculture systems for vulnerable communities in glacier-dependent regions of Central Asia, the South Caucasus, and Pakistan. It focuses on improving agricultural productivity through efficient irrigation, water storage, and watershed management to address challenges posed by accelerated glacial melt, droughts, and floods. The program covers nine countries and four glacier-fed river basins, benefiting about 13 million people, and includes climate and glacier assessments, monitoring and early warning systems, adaptive social protection, health services, and support for agricultural businesses.