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

71st ORDINARY SESSION OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS OF LCBC
2026-02-23 08:00 - 2026-02-25 17:00

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.

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.
