Programme overview
A climate-adaptation concept combining risk mapping, early warning, nature-based solutions and climate-proofed infrastructure for vulnerable communities.
Intended community benefits
- Earlier warnings
- Reduced losses from disasters
- Restored ecosystems
- Safer infrastructure
- Faster recovery
The problem
Floods, droughts and storms repeatedly destroy homes, crops and infrastructure, pushing families back into poverty.
Proposed interventions
- Community risk mapping
- Early-warning systems
- Reforestation and watershed restoration
- Flood and drought measures
- Climate-proofing of facilities
Delivery and operating model
Delivery model
Participatory risk assessment, a community adaptation plan, then phased implementation with local government.
Sustainable operating model
Community committees maintain early-warning systems and restored areas, supported by local government budgets.
Beneficiaries and partners
Target beneficiary groups
Potential partners
Proposed impact indicators
- Communities with adaptation plans
- People covered by early warning
- Hectares restored
- Losses avoided