Mitigating the effects of climate change at the grassroots level
This project "mitigating the effects of climate change at the grassroots level" aims to provide needed information required to bring about awareness and understanding about climate change and building capacities among local communities on effective and efficient methods to combat climate change and land degradation. The project also seeks to plant about 5, 000 trees in 6 communities to contribute directly as carbon sinks.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Beakanyang Kafoo
Country:
Gambia
Area Of Work:
Climate Change Mitigation
Climate Change Mitigation
Climate Change Mitigation
Climate Change Mitigation
Climate Change Mitigation
Grant Amount:
US$ 15,000.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 2,500.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 6,500.00
Project Number:
GMB/SGP/OP5/Y2/CORE/CC/2012/02
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
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Project Characteristics and Results
Capacity - Building Component
A general sensitization meeting was held in each of the six beneficiary communities. Traditional communicators were co-op to sing songs about climate change to make the message clearer and more relevant to the community members.
40 community representatives received training on the concept of climate change, its effects and adaptation strategies. 3 radio panel discussions were broadcasted over the local FM radio station to further enlighten the communities.
Notable Community Participation
Following sensitization events, the VDC in all 6 beneficiary communities' took on the role of mobilizing the community members and this resulted in a large turnout for the tree planting events. To sustain success, subcommittees were set up for purposing of monitoring and looking after the trees for survival.
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SGP Country office contact
Mr Kebba L Jarju
Email:
Address
UN HOUSE, 5 Kofi Annan Street, Cape Point
Bakau, West Africa
Bakau, West Africa
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