watershed management

The development objective of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project for Nigeria is to increase the implementation of sustainable landscape management practices in targeted watersheds in northern Nigeria and strengthen Nigeria’s long-term enabling environment for integrated climate-resilient landscape management. The project comprises of four components. The first component, dryland management will implement integrated watershed management planning and addresses challenges of large-scale watershed degradation in northern Nigeria.

The Second Habitat and Urban Land Project aims to promote formal and planned urban growth in selected cities, improve living conditions in precarious settlements, and enhance disaster response. Investments include Nature-Based Solutions (NBS), native urban forestry, green corridors, and linear parks to reduce flooding, mitigate landslide risks, and improve urban environments.

The Second Ethiopia Resilient Landscapes and Livelihoods Project aims to improve climate resilience, land productivity, and carbon storage, and increase access to diversified livelihoods in selected rural watersheds. The project focuses on watershed restoration, climate-smart agriculture, and strengthening institutions and information for better decision-making. It supports sustainable rural development and improved environmental resilience in Ethiopia.

The Sao Tome e Principe Transport Sector Development and Coastal Protection Project aims to enhance connectivity, sustainability, safety, and climate resilience of selected roads. Key activities include training road maintenance community groups to adopt ecosystem-based approaches for stabilization and coastal protection, promoting environmentally sustainable practices.

The Rural Livelihoods Productivity and Resilience Project aims to increase productivity and strengthen resilience of rural livelihoods in targeted areas in Madagascar. Key activities include reforestation, watershed management, agroforestry, and promoting climate-smart agriculture, sustainable irrigation, and value chain development to mitigate climate risks and enhance rural livelihoods.

The Rural Accessibility & Resilience Project aims to increase all-weather road access and improve the resilience of road networks in selected sub-regions. The project incorporates Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) into road construction efforts, enhancing climate resilience and supporting sustainable infrastructure development.

The Regional Sahel Pastoralism Support Project II aims to improve the resilience of pastoralists and agro-pastoralists in the Sahel region. The project promotes sustainable landscape management, including the rehabilitation of ponds and riverbanks, to support water resource sustainability and enhance livelihoods in targeted areas.

The Balochistan Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) and Development Project aims to strengthen provincial capacity for water resources monitoring and management and improve community-based water management for targeted irrigation schemes in Balochistan. Key activities include watershed and rangeland management through conservation measures, tree planting, flood protection infrastructure, and the establishment of multi-agency river basin information systems for improved planning.

The N’Djamena Urban Resilience Project aims to reduce flood risk and strengthen climate-resilient urban planning and flood-related services in N’Djamena. The project implements green and gray infrastructure measures, including rain gardens, green corridors, and rehabilitation of urban wetlands to mitigate flood risks and enhance urban resilience. Key components focus on flood protection, climate-resilient urban planning, and community disaster preparedness.

The Msimbazi Basin Development Project aims to strengthen flood resilience and integrated urban development in the Msimbazi River Basin in Dar es Salaam. The project focuses on flood control, urban redevelopment, resettlement of vulnerable communities, institutional strengthening for basin management, and providing rapid response to emergencies. Key activities include hydraulic improvements, erosion control, resilient infrastructure, and watershed management.