Title:
Zanzibar Women Leadership in Adaptation (ZanzAdapt)
Agreement Number:
7452933 P011941001
Agreement Value:
$5,796,000.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 12, 2023 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
This project enhances climate resilience and promotes sustainable development in the unique ecosystems of Zanzibar through a nature-based approach. It works closely with local communities to restore and protect mangrove forests, establish climate-smart agroforestry systems, and implement sustainable land and water management practices. Through capacity building and training, the project empowers farmers and community members to adopt climate-resilient agricultural techniques and improve natural resource management. Additionally, the project aims to strengthen climate information systems, enabling communities to make informed decisions and respond effectively to changing climate patterns. By integrating gender-responsive approaches, the project ensures the active participation and inclusion of women and marginalized groups. Over 30 months, the project reaches 20,000 final beneficiaries and 4,000 direct beneficiaries—at least 80% women.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased influence and leadership powers for women in nature-based climate adaptation enterprises and governance structures in target coastal communities; (2) increased ecological productivity and resilience of agriculture lands restored with climate adaptive agroforestry primarily benefiting women in target coastal communities; and (3) increased women-led protection and restoration of coastal mangrove forest biodiversity and associated ecosystem adaptation values in target coastal communities. These outcomes collectively contribute to building climate resilience, protecting ecosystems, and empowering communities in Zanzibar.
Location:
Sackville, New Brunswick, CA E4L 3J9
Reference Number:
064-2023-2024-Q2-00048
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Operating Name:
Community Forests International
Recipient's Legal Name:
Community Forests International
Federal Riding Name:
Beauséjour
Federal Riding Number:
13002
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.