Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation, or PKSF, has launched the Growth for Climate Resilient and Environmental Entrepreneurship and Nutrition project, known as Green, to address climate-change impacts, build safe and nutritious food systems, and develop environmentally friendly entrepreneurs. The project was formally inaugurated on Thursday at PKSF Building-1 in the capital.

More than 258,000 families across haor, coastal, Barind and char areas will directly benefit from the initiative. It will prioritize communities affected by climate change, women, youth, small ethnic groups, socially marginalized people and small entrepreneurs. The project will work on climate-resilient food systems, green technology, sustainable entrepreneurship, inclusive financial services and strengthening the institutional capacity of partner organizations.

The project is scheduled for implementation from 2026 to 2031 with total investment of $211.7 million. The International Fund for Agricultural Development will provide $70 million, while PKSF and partner organizations will supply the remainder. PKSF said it will emphasize digital financing, agro-ecological farming, agricultural microenterprises, local agro-processing, value addition, solar energy and the circular economy.