Dialogue on Climate Risks in Investments: WBG Southern Niger Connectivity Road

The Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on Climate Risks in Investments will bring together diverse stakeholders to engage in comprehensive discussions regarding climate risks associated with the World Bank’s Niamey-Ndjamena road corridor improvement project in Niger and Chad.  

Event description

The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) is organizing a virtual “Dialogue on Climate Risks in Investments” as part of the technical assistance to support the World Bank Niamey-Ndjamena road corridor improvement project in Niger and Chad. This dialogue event aims to facilitate comprehensive discussions on Climate Hazards results and engage stakeholders in exploring the next steps for identifying adaptation measures to address these challenges effectively. 
 
The technical assistance is implemented as part of the African Adaptation Acceleration Program, a joint initiative from GCA, the African Union and the African Development Bank, to increase access to climate finance and mainstream climate adaptation in investment projects. The consortium of Royal Haskoning DHV, Lobelia, Agro Niger Consult and ITP is implementing this GCA-led initiative.
  
The stakeholder dialogue is the first of two planned dialogues to support the transport investment project in Niger and Chad. The primary objectives of the first dialogue are to discuss the findings of the climate hazard assessment, highlighting the potential risks on transport, with a disruptive impact on food security. The dialogue will also foster discussions among participants, including policymakers, technical experts, investors, and practitioners, to share knowledge, experiences, and perspectives to identify effective strategies and measures for adaptation to protect the road project from impending climate hazards. 

Agenda: 

• Introduction 
• Presentation of Climate Hazards Assessment 
• Discussion on Roads Resilience and the Link to Food Security  
• Next Steps and Closing