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      Stabilizing Communities
      in Lake Chad Basin

      Resilience begins with innovation. LCBC combines traditional knowledge with modern solutions to address environmental degradation, improve governance, and strengthen community development. By working together, we create lasting impact for generations across the Lake Chad Basin.

      Sustainable Resource Management and Livelihoods Enhancement

      Promoting responsible use of natural resources while improving community well-being. By linking conservation with inclusive economic growth, we empower people with sustainable livelihoods, reduce poverty, and secure the natural capital that supports life and development.

      Environmental Sustainability
      Focus

      Preserving nature’s balance through protection, restoration, and responsible stewardship. Our efforts aim to safeguard endangered species, rehabilitate degraded landscapes, and rebuild natural ecosystems that support life, livelihoods, and climate stability for generations to come.

      Watershed and Environmental Focus

      Protecting the integrity of rivers, lakes, and reservoirs through comprehensive land and water management. By addressing upstream erosion, promoting reforestation, and enforcing sustainable land-use practices, we ensure cleaner water systems
      and enhanced environmental resilience.

      Integrated Water Resources Management

      Transforming how we value and manage water through collaboration and innovation. Our approach strengthens climate resilience, supports communities, enhances agricultural productivity, and safeguards biodiversity—ensuring that every drop counts toward a sustainable future.

      Durable Solutions and Protection

      Advancing long-term, sustainable approaches that safeguard vulnerable populations and restore dignity to affected communities. Through resilience-building, social inclusion, and effective policy frameworks, we promote safety, stability, and opportunities for people to rebuild their lives with hope and security.

      Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Restoration

      Restoring the natural balance between people and the environment by protecting species, rehabilitating degraded landscapes, and revitalizing ecosystems. Our commitment is to safeguard biodiversity, strengthen climate resilience, and preserve nature’s wealth for future generations.

      Sedimentation & Silting Control

      mplementing integrated land and water management strategies to reduce erosion, prevent siltation, and preserve aquatic systems. Through sustainable practices and community action, we protect water infrastructure, enhance ecosystem health, and ensure the longevity of our water resources.

      The Principles That Guide Our Work

      These principles embody our vision for a sustainable and resilient Lake Chad Basin.

      Solidarity

      Sustainability

      Integration

      Stability

      Inclusivity

      Transparency

      Innovation

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      Measuring Our Achievements and
      Progress Over the Years

      Over the years, the LCBC has worked relentlessly to restore livelihoods, secure water resources, and foster peace across its member states — Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Nigeria, the Central African Republic, and Libya.

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      collaborating for shared peace, stability, and sustainable development.

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      About LCBC

      The Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) was established on 22 May 1964 by the four countries bordering Lake Chad: Cameroon, Niger, Nigeria, and Chad. The Central African Republic joined the organization in 1996, and Libya was admitted in 2008. Egypt, the Republic of Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo are observer members. The headquarters of the Commission is located is in N’Djamena, Chad. 
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      Area of Focus

      Integrated Water Resources Management

      Biodiversity
      Conservation

      Sedimentation and Silting Control

      Governance and
      Institution

      Peace and Security

      Durable Solutions
      and Protection

      Sustainable Resource
      Management

      Regional
      Cooperation

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      Explore our latest stories and media resources highlighting the progress and impact across the Lake Chad Basin.

      Our Impact to the Community

      We create lasting change by revitalizing innovation across the Lake Chad Basin.

      Restoring the Balance and Vitality of the Lake Chad Basin

      August 05, 2025

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      Strengthening Unity Across Borders for Shared Prosperity

      August 05, 2025

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      Driving Innovation and Research for a Sustainable Basin

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      Building Peace and Cooperation Through Shared Stewardship

      August 05, 2025

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      Recent Publications

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      Regional Strategy for the Stabilization, Recovery and Resilience (RS-SRR 2.0)

      August 05, 2025

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      State of the Basin Reports of The Lake Chad Basin

      August 05, 2025

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      Transitional Justice in the Lake Chad Region

      August 05, 2025

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      Our Events and Activities

      Discover and explore our latest events, programs, and community
      initiatives across the Lake Chad Basin.

      Event & Activities

      LCBC Holds Extraordinary Session of the Council of Minis...

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      The LCBC Motive

      Building a Resilient and United Future for the Lake Chad Basin and Its Member Nations

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      Central African Republic

      Libya

      Our Latest Videos

      Yemi Osinbajo’s speech at the 1st Annual Int. Forum on the Development of the Lake Chad Region

      Promoting Regional Integration, Peace and Security

      Promoting Regional Integration, Peace and Security

      Promoting Regional Integration, Peace and Security

      Our Project: Uniting Efforts to Restore
      Livelihoods and Revive the Lake Chad Region

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      Preservation of Lake Chad: Contribution to the Lake Development Strategy (FFEM-AFD)

      The project is a continuation of the sustainable development program of Lake Chad (PRODEBALT) in progress and in connection with…

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      The Regional Stabilization Facility For Lake Chad

      The link between security, humanitarian and development issues around the Lake Chad Basin has led to an intractable extremist…

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      Programme to Rehabilitate and Strengthen the Resilience of Lake Chad Basin Systems (PRESIBALT)

      The ecosystems of Lake Chad are of considerable natural diversity and are exposed to stresses which climate change and man-made…

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      Trusted Partnerships

      Working together to rebuild ecosystems, strengthen communities, and drive lasting change.

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      The LCBC promotes sustainable water management, peace, and development across the Lake Chad region.

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