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Title:

Strengthening climate adaptation for women and young entrepreneurs in Colombia and Ecuador

Agreement Number:

7466207 P014371001

Agreement Value:

$16,300,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 5, 2025 - Mar 31, 2030

Description:

PROGRESAR+ aims to enhance climate resilience and economic well-being of women and young agri-entrepreneurs in the Andean-Amazonian regions of Colombia and Ecuador by targeting climate adaptation solutions. The objective is to increase the revenue of farming households while protecting and restoring the biodiversity of forest landscapes. Project activities include: (1) developing and aiding the implementation of nature-based and climate-smart agriculture and agro-forestry practices, integrating traditional knowledge alongside innovative research and development; (2) supporting producer associations, co-operatives, and communities to optimize production, economic well-being, nature-based governance, climate adaptation, and biodiversity protection; (3) building the capacities of financial institutions to meet the needs of women and youth agri-entrepreneurs, including through tailored products and services; and (4) working with government partners and development banks to promote and enable innovative climate f

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased adoption of climate-smart, nature-based agroforestry solutions for climate change adaptation that support biodiversity, by and for women and young agri-entrepreneurs, particularly from vulnerable and indigenous communities; and (2) increased performance of financial system players in Colombia and Ecuador in supporting climate change adaptation by women and young agri-entrepreneurs, particularly from vulnerable and indigenous communities, and biodiversity in Andean-Amazonian forest landscapes.

Location:

LÉVIS, Quebec, CA G6V 4C3

Reference Number:

064-2024-2025-Q4-A0010

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

3203104905757

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Additional Information:

Belated reporting.

Recipient's Legal Name:

DID - Développement international Desjardins

Federal Riding Name:

Bellechasse--Les Etchemins--Lévis

Federal Riding Number:

24010

Program:

Contributions - Bilateral Programming

Program Purpose:

Contribution Programmation bilatérale