Durable Solutions and Protection
in the Lake Chad Basin
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Durable Solutions and Protection in the Lake Chad Basin
Restoring Hope and Dignity Through Regional Action
The Lake Chad Basin has witnessed significant displacement and humanitarian crises due to conflict, climate change, and environmental degradation. Millions of people have been uprooted from their homes, facing insecurity, loss of live-lihoods, and limited access to basic services. The Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC), in collaboration with Member States and partners, is committed to promoting durable solutions and protection for displaced populations and vulnerable communities.
A Human-Centered Approach to Recovery
The Lake Chad Basin is home to a rich tapestry of biodiversity and eco-systems that support millions of people and countless species. However, decades of environmental degradation, climate change, and unsustainable practices have placed immense pressure on this fragile landscape. The Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) is committed to reversing these trends through strategic biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration initiatives.
Voluntary and informed return or relocation.
Safe and dignified
reintegration.
Access to basic services
and livelihoods.
Protection of rights & inclusion in decision-making.
Strategic Pillars for Durable Solutions and Protection
Protection of Displaced and Vulnerable Populations
· Strengthening legal frameworks and policies for protection.
· Enhancing access to civil documentation and legal identity.
· Promoting gender-sensitive and child-focused protection mechanisms.
Sustainable Reintegration
and Local Integration
· Supporting housing, land, and property rights.
· Facilitating access to education, healthcare, and social services.
· Promoting inclusive governance and community participation.
Livelihoods and Economic
Empowerment
· Vocational training and entrepreneurship support.
· Access to financial services and markets.
· Special focus on youth and women-led initiatives.
Community-Based Solutions
and Social Cohesion
· Strengthening local peacebuilding and reconciliation efforts.
· Promoting intercommunal dialogue and trust-building.
Supporting host communities alongside displaced populations.
Achievements and Innovations
· Regional Protection Dialogue: Facilitating cross-border coordination on protection standards.
· Community Recovery Projects: Linking humanitarian aid with
development.
· Gender and Protection Mainstreaming: Ensuring inclusive and equitable programming.
Partnerships with UNHCR, IOM, and civil society: Enhancing regional
response capacity
Looking Ahead
LCBC envisions a Lake Chad Basin where displacement is no longer a barrier to dignity and development. Through durable solutions and protection, the Commission is restoring hope, rebuilding lives, and reinforcing the foundations of peace and resilience.
By placing people at the center of its interventions, LCBC is ensuring that recovery is not only possible—but sustainable and inclusive for all.
