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Published on 2024-02-28 08:35:57
The National Environmental Agency (NEA) recently organized a day-long consultation to design climate resilience projects, aimed at reducing the vulnerability of local communities to the intensifying impacts of climate change. This initiative is part of the Global Environment Facility-funded interventions under the Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF), with the goal of strengthening the climate resilience of vulnerable communities and ecosystems to issues like flooding, drought, and sea-level rise.
The project also aims to minimize the effects of climate change on urban and peri-urban systems and populations. Key components of the project include strengthening the enabling environment for urban resilience and sustainable development, enhancing urban resilience through sustainable land management (SLM), ecosystem-based adaptation (EBA), and the establishment of green-gray infrastructure. Additionally, the project focuses on leveraging sustainable finance for scaling up investments in climate change adaptation and improving knowledge management and information dissemination to communities.
During the consultation, participants were urged to utilize the knowledge gained for the successful implementation of the project. Ecosystem-based adaptation task manager, Artifa, emphasized the importance of applying the information acquired to ensure the project’s success.
The consultation aimed to address the pressing issue of climate change by developing practical and effective strategies to build resilience in vulnerable communities. By focusing on sustainable land management, ecosystem-based adaptation, and green-gray infrastructure, the project aims to create long-term solutions to reduce the impact of climate change on urban and peri-urban areas.
One of the main goals of the project is to strengthen the enabling environment for urban resilience and sustainable development. By enhancing urban resilience through sustainable practices and the establishment of green-gray infrastructure, the project seeks to create a more resilient and sustainable future for vulnerable communities.
Additionally, the project aims to leverage sustainable finance for scaling up investment in climate change adaptation. By investing in innovative and sustainable solutions, the project hopes to build resilience in vulnerable communities and minimize the effects of climate change on urban and peri-urban systems and populations.
Overall, the consultation was a crucial step in designing effective climate resilience projects to address the growing challenges of climate change. By bringing together stakeholders and experts to develop innovative strategies, the project aims to build resilience in vulnerable communities and create a more sustainable future for all.
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