Supporting community based adaptation initiatives to coper with the adverse effects of climate change in three divisions of Pawaga, Kalenga and Isminani in Iringa Rural District
Context/Justification:
The selected three divisions of Pawaga, Kalenga and Isimani in Iringa district constitute major watershed for the Great Ruaha River. However, due to unsustainable land management practices and insufficient rains as a result of Climate Variability, inflows into the Great Ruaha River has fallen to its lowest levels. Crop production has also gone down putting villagers and their livestock to vulnerable socio-economic conditions. Wildlife at the Ruaha National Park is also at risk due to inadequate water availability for periods as long as six months per year. This project intends to strengthen the capacity of farmers and pastoralists in coping with the effects of Climate Change and addressing drivers of deforestation and forest degradation through community based initiatives.
About the Proponent
CCDO is a national NGO. It is focusing on children and women development. It is also doing environment conservation since well conserved environment is critical for improved livelihoods of women and children. The NGO was registered in 2010. It is based in Iringa Municipality. Its operations cover both Iringa and Njombe regions. The NGO has local and international experience having collaborated with international NGOs from UK and US.
Project?s Primary Objective:
To strengthen the capacity of farmers and pastoralists in coping with the effects of Climate Change and addressing drivers of deforestation and forest degradation through community ? based interventions.
The selected three divisions of Pawaga, Kalenga and Isimani in Iringa district constitute major watershed for the Great Ruaha River. However, due to unsustainable land management practices and insufficient rains as a result of Climate Variability, inflows into the Great Ruaha River has fallen to its lowest levels. Crop production has also gone down putting villagers and their livestock to vulnerable socio-economic conditions. Wildlife at the Ruaha National Park is also at risk due to inadequate water availability for periods as long as six months per year. This project intends to strengthen the capacity of farmers and pastoralists in coping with the effects of Climate Change and addressing drivers of deforestation and forest degradation through community based initiatives.
About the Proponent
CCDO is a national NGO. It is focusing on children and women development. It is also doing environment conservation since well conserved environment is critical for improved livelihoods of women and children. The NGO was registered in 2010. It is based in Iringa Municipality. Its operations cover both Iringa and Njombe regions. The NGO has local and international experience having collaborated with international NGOs from UK and US.
Project?s Primary Objective:
To strengthen the capacity of farmers and pastoralists in coping with the effects of Climate Change and addressing drivers of deforestation and forest degradation through community ? based interventions.
Project Snapshot
Grantee:
children Care Development Organization
Country:
Tanzania
Area Of Work:
Climate Change Mitigation
Grant Amount:
US$ 48,766.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 5,000.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 7,500.00
Project Number:
TAN/SGP/OP5/Y4/STAR/CC/14/01
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
SGP Country office contact
Mr. Faustine Donald Ninga
Email:
Ms. Stella Zaarh
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Address
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Dar es Salaam, Dar es salaam Region, 255-22
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