Djibouti PEJACC

Adaptation Need

Djibouti has limited arable land, is heavily dependent on food imports, and is increasingly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change such as increasingly frequent severe droughts and extreme heat, worsening water scarcity issues. To bolster food security, reduce its dependency on food imports, and strengthen its national economy, Djibouti aims to bolster its agricultural and livestock sectors. These sectors are main sources of livelihood for a large percentage of Djibouti’s population and play a major role in its population’s food security.

GCA’s Added Value

GCA will lead a climate risk and vulnerability assessment to identify potential adaptation solutions for youth entrepreneurs to address climate vulnerabilities. Additionally, a capacity building needs assessment will identify the challenges and knowledge gaps faced by women and youth-led enterprises necessary to support the development of a climate resilient agricultural sector. The findings will inform the development of a standardized training curriculum which will build capacity of young and women entrepreneurs in identifying and formalizing agricultural economic activities through PEJACC.