grassland and other vegetation

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 Regional Economic Development Project aims to improve access to municipal services, strengthen agriculture value chains, and increase SME activities in the Batken region. The project promotes Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) and green infrastructure projects to support climate resilience and sustainable regional development.

The Second Kenya Urban Support Program (KUSP2) aims to strengthen urban institutions' capacity to improve infrastructure delivery, enhance private sector participation, and transition refugee camps into integrated settlements. The project supports the creation of green public spaces through Nature-Based Solutions (NBS), improving climate resilience and urban inclusivity.

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 Romania Inclusive and Green Growth DPF aims to strengthen inclusion and fiscal management while fostering decarbonization and climate resilience. The program supports the adoption of a legal framework to incentivize afforestation and reforestation, enhancing environmental sustainability and reducing carbon emissions.

The Resilient Infrastructure for Adaptation and Vulnerability Reduction Project aims to reduce vulnerability to riverine and flash floods in targeted communities and enhance disaster preparedness. The project supports afforestation activities, including planting trees and grass, to reinforce soil, reduce surface run-off, and improve resilience to flood risks.

The RESILAND CA+ Program: Uzbekistan Resilient Landscapes Restoration Project aims to increase the area under sustainable landscape management in Uzbekistan and enhance regional collaboration on transboundary restoration. Key activities include tree-based landscape restoration, strengthening institutions and policies, enhancing protected areas and nature-based tourism, and promoting community-based forest management.