GCA Partners with IFAD to Strengthen Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Côte d’Ivoire
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otterdam, Netherlands, 21st September, 2024 – The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) is partnering with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to implement the Agro-Industrial Pole Project in the North-East (2PAI-NE) of Côte d’Ivoire. This collaboration is part of a larger effort to improve food security, enhance agricultural productivity, and promote climate-resilient agricultural practices in the Zanzan District of Côte d’Ivoire.
The project focuses on transforming agriculture in this climate-vulnerable region, where rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, and extreme weather events, including droughts and floods, have impacted food security. Through this partnership, GCA will help integrate critical climate adaptation measures, ensuring that all project components are designed to build resilience and mitigate the effects of climate change.
Key Areas of GCA’s Support Include:
- Conducting a Targeted Climate Adaptation Assessment to evaluate climate risks, assess the adaptive capacity of farmers, and identify climate-smart strategies. This will provide essential data to inform investment decisions and ensure that interventions are effective in the context of a changing climate.
- Addressing barriers to the adoption of climate-resilient seeds by analyzing market dynamics and offering tailored solutions to increase access to these seeds. By promoting climate-smart technologies, the project will strengthen food systems and improve agricultural outcomes for smallholder farmers.
- Collaborating with specific CGIAR Centers to identify climate adaptation options that could be integrated into the project as its implementation commences shortly
- Supporting farmers and value chain actors in reducing post-harvest losses through the adoption of climate-resilient practices, including better storage, pest management, and post-harvest technologies. Training programs for farmers and extension officers will be rolled out to ensure widespread implementation of these practices.
The 2PAI-NE project is expected to have a transformative impact on the agricultural sector in Côte d’Ivoire, benefiting over 37,000 rural households. The project will promote the use of climate-resilient seeds, increase agricultural yields, and reduce post-harvest losses, leading to more secure income streams for farmers. By improving value addition in key agricultural value chains, it will also boost economic growth and enhance food security in the region. The project will support the diversification of income sources for smallholder farmers, especially women and youth, contributing to poverty reduction and community resilience.
This initiative is part of the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP), a flagship program jointly led by GCA and the African Development Bank. The AAAP aims to scale up climate adaptation efforts across Africa, with a focus on climate-smart agriculture, resilient infrastructure, innovative finance, and youth empowerment. The 2PAI-NE project aligns with the AAAP’s goals of mainstreaming climate-resilient technologies and strengthening the adaptive capacities of African communities.
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About the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP)
The Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP) is a joint initiative by the African Development Bank and the Global Center on Adaptation, aimed at mobilizing $25 billion over five years to scale up climate adaptation in Africa. Since its launch, the AAAP has integrated climate adaptation measures into over $10 billion in investments, helping to build climate resilience for millions across the continent.
About the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA)
The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) is an international organization that promotes adaptation to the impacts of climate change. It works to climate-proof development by instigating policy reforms and influencing investments made by international financial institutions and the private sector. The goal is to bring climate adaptation to the forefront of the global fight against climate change and ensure that it remains prominent.
Founded in 2018, GCA embodies innovation in its approach to climate adaptation as well as in its physical presence. It operates from the largest floating office in the world, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. GCA has a worldwide network of regional offices in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire; Dhaka, Bangladesh; and Beijing, China. The Center will open a new office in Nairobi, Kenya in 2025.
