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Title:

Feminist climate action in Western Africa (ACF-AO)

Agreement Number:

7448277 P011764001

Agreement Value:

$16,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 15, 2023 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

The project supports rural and Indigenous women and youth in ecologically sensitive coastal and island regions in Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal and Togo to adapt to climate change. The project aims to improve agro-ecological practices and ecosystem rehabilitation, as well as the economic power of women and youth through appropriate technologies and local marketing. The project supports youth participation to ensure the sustainability of learning and good practices, while strengthening their role in promoting gender equality, climate action and biodiversity protection. Project activities include: (1) training to improve knowledge on climate policies and biodiversity; (2) technical and financial support to strengthen climate-resilient agroecological practices (micro-livestock, agroforestry, market gardening, beekeeping and oyster farming) and the provision of solar and energy-efficient equipment.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) increased influence of rural and Indigenous women and youth in climate policy advocacy and in the governance of high-biodiversity ecosystems that are vulnerable to climate change; (2) increased protection of ecosystems and biodiversity threatened by climate change through agro-ecology, habitat restoration and protection projects led by rural and Indigenous women and youth; and (3) enhanced climate resilience of rural and Indigenous women and youth through economic and energy empowerment.

Location:

Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1N 6P1

Reference Number:

064-2022-2023-Q4-00063

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

118971100

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Inter Pares

Federal Riding Name:

Ottawa--Vanier

Federal Riding Number:

35078

Program:

International Development Assistance Program

Program Purpose:

The main purpose on the International Development Assistance Program is to reduce poverty for those living in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in international development.