Training farmers on how to make optimal use of dry and green plants and animal waste in preparing organic fertilizers to be used in the fertilization process instead of chemical fertilizers, which can negatively affect humans, soil, plants, and groundwater. Dry plants, green plants, and fresh manure were used in specific proportions. This activity is part of the Climate Change Initiative (CLI), which provides technical support, including mentorship services to farmers, to promote regenerative farming practices and co-create interventions for mitigation and adaptation. These interventions include renewable energy, biodiversity promotion, sustainable water management, forest regeneration, solar irrigation linked to livestock, a drip system for crops, and water reuse and rainwater harvesting to maximize efficiency. CLI is funded and implemented by AKF.

Training farmers on optimal methods for manufacturing organic pesticides by extracting active substances from plants that are widespread in our environment, which experiments have proven to be resistant to pests and effective in combating them. This activity is part of the Climate Change Initiative (CLI), which provides technical support, including mentorship services to farmers, to promote regenerative farming practices and co-create interventions for mitigation and adaptation. These interventions include renewable energy, biodiversity promotion, sustainable water management, forest regeneration, solar irrigation linked to livestock, a drip system for crops, and water reuse and rainwater harvesting to maximize efficiency. CLI is funded and implemented by AKF.

As part of the Climate Resilience (CLI) project, the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) implemented a water harvesting initiative on July 20, 2025, in Tartous, targeting 10 farmer groups. The activity focused on delivering HDPE geomembrane sheets to support the construction of water reservoirs for rainwater harvesting, aimed at improving irrigation for trees and vegetables. Techniques implemented included half-moon structures, terraces (contours), reservoirs, and excavation methods. This initiative is designed to promote climate-adaptive agriculture and enhance water resource management. It is a component of the broader Climate Change Initiative (CLI), which offers ongoing technical support and mentorship to farmers. The CLI program promotes regenerative farming practices and co-develops interventions for climate mitigation and adaptation, including renewable energy, biodiversity promotion, sustainable water management, forest regeneration, solar-powered irrigation for livestock, drip systems for crops, water reuse, and rainwater harvesting. Funded and implemented by AKF, the activity contributes to building sustainable and resilient agricultural practices in the region.

On 20 May 2025, a collaborative group of nine farmers in Taldara Village, Salamieh, formed a non-profit community nursery dedicated to the production of fruit and forest tree seedlings. This initiative arose from the group’s recognition that their village lacked a nursery supplying local plants for cultivation. Their motivation was not profit-driven but focused on revitalizing the land and educating future generations that investing in the land equates to investing in the future. With the support of AKF, the group successfully increased their production and sales to 50,000 seedlings. This activity is part of the Climate Change Initiative (CLI), which provides technical support and mentorship services to farmers aimed at promoting regenerative farming practices and co-creating interventions for climate mitigation and adaptation. These interventions include renewable energy, biodiversity promotion, sustainable water management, forest regeneration, solar-powered irrigation linked to livestock, drip irrigation systems for crops, water reuse, and rainwater harvesting to enhance resource efficiency. The project is funded and implemented by AKF.

The Climate Change Initiative (CLI) project conducted a follow-up activity on worm compost farming for greenhouse fertilization in Al-Mufakar village, Salamieh, Hama, targeting one group of seven farmers on April 27, 2025. This activity emphasized the benefits of organic fertilizers such as vermicompost and manure over inorganic alternatives like NPK blends, highlighting their role in improving soil structure, enhancing water retention, promoting beneficial microbial activity, and providing a slow, steady nutrient supply while reducing nutrient leaching risks. Farmers received training on producing and applying various organic fertilizers, especially worm compost, to support sustainable agriculture and improve soil health for greenhouse crops. This intervention aligns with CLI’s broader goal of offering technical support and mentorship to promote regenerative farming practices, including renewable energy use, biodiversity enhancement, sustainable water management, forest regeneration, solar irrigation linked to livestock, drip irrigation systems for crops, and maximizing efficiency through water reuse and rainwater harvesting. The activity was funded and implemented by AKF.