National Programme of Action of Adaptation to Climate Changes. Country/Territory Guinea-Bissau Document type Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Ministry of National Resources and Environment. Subject Environment gen., Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Capacity building Climate change Disasters Poverty Sustainable development Pests/diseases Erosion Food security Geographical area Africa, AFRICA FAO, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Sahel, Small Island Developing States, Western Africa Entry into force notes 2006 – 2009 Abstract The National Programme of Action of Adaptation to Climate Changes (Programme) is a cross-sectoral programme with national coverage that aims at defining priority actions in regards to adaptation to climate changes to be implemented with assistance from multilateral and bilateral partners and or domestic partners. It entered into force in 2014 with a duration of three years. The Programme aims essentially at enhancing the level of rural populations’ food security so as to reinforce their adaptation capabilities, reduce pressure on forest and fishing resources and improve access to potable water for human consumption and livestock, because climate changes exert a negative influence on the quality and quality of water resources through a reduction in rainfall. The describes fourteen projects chosen in order to achieve the Programme’s objectives. Full text English