Preservation of Lake Chad: Contribution to the Lake Development Strategy
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Preservation of Lake Chad: Contribution to the Lake Development Strategy
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.
LCBC-Executed Components
Component: Strategic Planning and Ecosystem Management
Duration: 2022–2026, Budget: €10 million
Partners: FFEM, AFD, LCBC, Wetlands International, IUCN, national governments
Key Activities
Support to Lake Chad Development
Strategy
- Design and establish a multi-stakeholder forum as foreseen in the Water Charter.
- Facilitate regional dialogue and cooperation.
Wetland & Biodiversity Conservation
- Support implementation of a watershed management cycle.
- Strengthen internal processes for strategic planning and coordination.
Climate Resilience and Adaptation
- Implement nature-based solutions for climate adaptation.
- Support community-based climate resilience initiatives.
Knowledge and Data Systems
- Improve data collection and sharing on water and biodiversity.
- Develop tools for monitoring and decision-making.
Stakeholder Engagement &
Governance
- Facilitate regional dialogue and cooperation.
- Promote inclusive governance and community participation.
Expected Results
· Harmonized legal and policy frameworks.
· Strengthened institutional & stakeholder capacity.
· Operational data systems for basin management.
· Validated ecosystem and livelihood interventions.
· Investment roadmap for SAP implementation.
Cross-Cutting Themes
· Climate Change Adaptation: Resilient water and land use.
· Biodiversity Protection: Conservation of ecosystems and species.
· Sustainable Livelihoods: Community-based economic alternatives.
Alignment with Strategic Frameworks
- · Lake Chad Basin Strategic Action Programme (SAP)
· Lake Chad Basin Water Charter
· UNDP-GEF International Waters Goals Contact
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