Sustainable Management of the Water Resources of the Lake Chad Basin (BGR)
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Sustainable Management of the Water Resources of the Lake Chad Basin (BGR)
Overview
This module is part of the broader technical cooperation between the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) and the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR), funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The project supports LCBC in strengthening its competencies for transboundary groundwater resource management in the Lake Chad Basin.
Objective
To achieve climate-resilient, integrated ecosystem-based management of the Lake Chad Basin through policy, legal, and institutional reforms, and investments that improve water quality and quantity, protect biodiversity, and sustain livelihoods.
LCBC-Executed Components
Component: Groundwater Management Advisory and Capacity Building
Duration: July 2011 – June 2018
Budget: €4 million
Funding Partner: BMZ (Germany)
Key Activities
Technical Advisory Services
- Support LCBC in developing groundwater management strategies.
- Facilitate regional consultation and policy alignment.
Capacity Development
- Train LCBC staff and member state experts in hydrogeology and groundwater monitoring.
- Conduct workshops and technical exchanges.
Data Collection & Analysis
- Improve groundwater data systems and monitoring networks.
- Support aquifer mapping and vulnerability assessments.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
Stakeholder Engagement
- Promote dialogue among member states on groundwater governance.
- Develop communication tools for public awareness.
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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