Overview The Regional Stabilization Facility (RSF) for Lake Chad is a multi-country, multi-partner initiative developed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC). It supports the implementation of the Regional Strategy for Stabilization, Recovery and Resilience (RSS) in areas affected by Boko Haram across Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria. Objective To stabilize Boko Haram-affected areas in the Lake Chad Basin through rapid, flexible, and coordinated interventions that restore security, rebuild infrastructure, and promote livelihoods
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
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) 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.
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.
