Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Enhancing Indigenous People's Resilience to Climate Change in Colombia
Agreement Number:
7454852 P012925001
Agreement Value:
$9,500,000.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 27, 2023 - Mar 31, 2028
Description:
This project aims to enhance climate resilience and food security of vulnerable indigenous and rural populations - focusing on women, girls and youth - in the Colombian Amazonian region. Project activities include: (1) using nature-based solutions and climate information services integrating traditional knowledge and practices to empower local communities to adapt effectively to climate variability and extreme weather; (2) fostering sustainable agricultural practices and food systems, aiming to enhance the communities' ability to achieve long-term resilience; and (3) strengthening the leadership of women to participate in climate governance and decision-making spaces.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) strengthened climate resilience of vulnerable rural and indigenous communities through enhanced climate adaptation measures, including nature-based solutions,
valorization of traditional knowledge, and tailored climate information services; (2) enhanced adoption of gender-responsive, climate-smart, and nature-positive agri-food value chains in targeted communities to increase food security; and (3) strengthened leadership and active participation on climate governance of rural and Indigenous women.
Location:
Rome, IT 148
Reference Number:
064-2023-2024-Q3-00076
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
6000000000000
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
WFP - World Food Programme
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.