IFSD TIMOR-LESTE

IFSD Timor-Leste: Advancing Climate-Resilient and Inclusive Development

IFSD Timor-Leste works alongside communities, government institutions, development partners, and civil society to build climate resilience, strengthen natural resource management, support sustainable livelihoods, and advance evidence-based policy solutions for a resilient future.

Collaborative. Locally Led. Evidence-Driven.

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WHY TIMOR-LESTE MATTERS

Building Climate Resilience in Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste stands at a critical development crossroads. As one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable Small Island Developing States, the country faces escalating risks from climate change, environmental degradation, food insecurity, and water stress.

Over seventy percent of the population relies on agriculture and natural resources for livelihoods. Rising temperatures, irregular rainfall, flooding, droughts, and sea-level rise continue to threaten farming systems, ecosystems, and infrastructure.

IFSD works in Timor-Leste because long-term resilience requires locally grounded, evidence-based, and collaborative solutions that strengthen both people and ecosystems.

Climate Vulnerability & Disaster Risks

Water Insecurity & Watershed Degradation

Food Insecurity & Malnutrition

Youth Unemployment & Gender Inequality

Forest & Biodiversity Management

Resilient Local Institutions & Governance

OUR SERVICES

What IFSD Does in Timor-Leste

Applied Research

Research, diagnostics, policy briefs, and evidence generation supporting informed decision-making.

Strategic Planning

Technical advisory services for governments, donors, NGOs, and development partners.

Climate Loss & Damage

Research, policy engagement, and community resilience systems addressing climate-induced losses.

Natural Resource Management

Agroforestry, watershed restoration, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable land management.

Capacity Building

Training, mentoring, institutional strengthening, and researcher support programs.

GEDSI Integration

Gender equality, disability inclusion, and socially inclusive development approaches.

LEADERSHIP

Leadership & Partnerships

Our Leadership Team in Timor-Leste

IFSD Timor-Leste works with government agencies, universities, local institutions, development partners, and communities to build climate resilience and inclusive development systems.