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Title:

Nature-based solutions to climate change

Agreement Number:

7466181 P014291001

Agreement Value:

$12,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 6, 2025 - Sep 30, 2029

Description:

This project aims to reduce poverty and improve food security for vulnerable communities in arid and semi-arid regions of Iraq, particularly in the governorates of Anbar, Najaf, Nineveh, Muthanna, and Sulaymaniyah, through sustainable land and resource management. Project activities include: 1) planting trees to restore ecosystems; 2) fixing sand dunes to prevent soil degradation; 3) introducing climate-smart agricultural practices; 4) training local actors in sustainable land management; 5) creating market access opportunities to strengthen the economic stability of smallholder farmers. The project directly targets 7,000 beneficiaries through improved agricultural practices, market access, and sustainable livelihoods. It also indirectly benefits 42,000 family and community members by strengthening community resilience to climate change and promoting sustainable livelihoods.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected results of this project include: 1) strengthening sustainable land management and natural ecosystem restoration approaches that take gender issues into account. The objective is to combat desertification at the governorate and district levels in the target area; 2) improved planning and decision-making systems for sustainable land management at the community and district levels; 3) increased livelihoods and improved climate-resilient food systems for vulnerable populations in targeted communities.

Location:

ROME, IT 00148

Reference Number:

064-2024-2025-Q4-A0041

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

6000000000000

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Additional Information:

Belated reporting.

Recipient's Legal Name:

WFP - World Food Programme

Federal Riding Name:

Not Coded

Federal Riding Number:

Program:

Grants - Multilateral Programming

Program Purpose:

Subvention Programmation multilatérale