Lake Chad Basin Commission

Implementation of Regional Stabilization Strategy
2026-02-11 08:00 - 2026-04-30 17:00 (Africa/Lagos)
Overview

The Regional Stabilization Strategy (RSS) is a comprehensive framework adopted by the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) in August 2018 to address the root causes of instability and violent extremism in the Lake Chad Basin. Endorsed by the African Union Peace and Security Council, the strategy is being implemented across eight targeted territories in Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria.

Objective

To stabilize Boko Haram-affected areas in the Lake Chad Basin through coordinated regional interventions that promote peace, recovery, and resilience.

LCBC-Executed Components

Component: Coordination and Implementation of the RSS

Duration: Ongoing since 2018

Objective: African Union, UNDP, Member States, International Donors
Key Activities

Technical Coordination of Pillars

Coordinate nine strategic pillars of intervention:

Political Cooperation
Security and Human Rights
Disarmament, Demobilisation, Rehabilitation, Reinsertion and Reintegration (DDRRR)
Humanitarian Assistance
Governance and the Social Contract
Socio-Economic Recovery and Environmental Sustainability
Education, Learning and Skills
Prevention of Violent Extremism and Peace building
Empowerment and Inclusion of Women and Youth

Sustainable Management of Water Resources in the Lake Chad Basin– Applied
2026-02-25 08:00 - 2026-04-29 17:00
Overview

This project, implemented by GIZ and commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), supports the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) in sustainably managing transboundary water resources. It builds on the achievements of the first phase (2019–2022) and continues through December 2025.

Objective
To strengthen LCBC’s capacity to advise member countries on environmentally friendly, climate-adapted, gender-sensitive, and conflict-reducing management of shared water resources in the Lake Chad Basin.

Investment Planning for the Sustainable and Equitable Development of the Lake Chad Basin’s Natural Resources (PIBALT)
2026-03-04 08:00 - 2026-12-31 17:00
Investment Planning for the Sustainable and Equitable Development of the Lake Chad Basin’s Natural Resources (PIBALT)
Background
The Lake Chad Basin, 2.5 million km² in size, is a living space for nearly 45 million people, including 2 million living around the lake. The ecosystem is under strong pressure due to:

the effects of climate change;
hydrological variability;
the degradation of biodiversity;
the rapid increase in population;
socio-economic fragilities exacerbated by insecurity (Boko Haram and ISWAP).

In order to respond to these challenges, the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) has adopted a New Strategic Action Programme (SAP 2023-2037), requiring a Five-Year Investment Plan (FYIP) to structure priority actions.

Overall objective
Rebuild the economy of the Lake Chad Basin through sustainable, efficient and equitable exploitation of natural resources, through the development of a five-year Investment Plan based on SAP (2023-2037).

Specific objectives

Assess the impact of the first Five-Year Investment Plan (FYIP 2013-2017).
Identify and prioritize investment actions aligned with the environmental objectives (EQO) of SAP (2023-2037).
Strengthen the capacities of regional and national institutions.
Mobilize technical and financial partners for the financing of Lake Chad Basin projects.

Expected results
Short-term (during the project)

Full impact assessment of the 1st FYIP.
Development of a 2nd Five-Year Investment Plan including at least 20 bankable project sheets.
Organization of a validation workshop and an investor round table.

Medium term

Improved governance of water and natural resources.
Strengthening the climate resilience of communities in the basin.
Capacity building of the LCBC and Member States.

Beneficiaries
Direct

Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC)
National Water and Environmental Management Institutions
Institutional actors from the 5 countries of the conventional basin: Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Nigeria, CAR.

Indirect

The 45 million inhabitants of the basin and the 2 million living around the lake.
Women, youth and vulnerable groups, whose livelihoods depend on natural resources.

Project components
Component I: Development of the 2nd Five Years Investment Plan

Evaluation of the 1st FYIP (2009–2018)
Identification of sectoral investment opportunities

Agriculture
Ageing
Fishing
Energy
Trade and navigation

Development of at least 20 project sheets aligned with SAP EQOs
Development of the 2024 – 2029 Investment Plan
Climate risk assessment and development of a resilience plan
Support for the organization of the donors’ round table

Component II: Project Management (LCBC)

Administrative functioning, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, audit.

Preservation of Lake Chad: Contribution to the Lake Development Strategy (FFEM-AFD)
2026-03-27 08:00 - 2026-05-01 17:00
Overview
This regional project is implemented by the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) with support from UNDP and funding from the Global Environment Facility (GEF). It aims to build climate resilience and reduce ecosystem stress in the Lake Chad Basin through the implementation of the Strategic Action Programme (SAP), benefiting Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria.

Objective

To support the preservation and sustainable development of Lake Chad through integrated water resource management, biodiversity protection, and regional cooperation.
