ActionAid Ghana has launched the Strengthening Community Resilience through Community Action Plans (CAPs) project under the Resilience Against Climate Change (REACH) initiative in the Upper West Region.
Recent floods, droughts, and extreme heat have hindered food sovereignty and the complete achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. A report from the World Meteorological Organization indicates a 66% chance that between 2023 and 2027, at least one year will record average global temperatures exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
In response to these challenges, the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) are supporting the Ghanaian government through the Resilience Against Climate Change (REACH) project. This project aim to establish farming systems that can withstand climate change and improve the lives of people in northern Ghana.
Having secured donor funding as one of the key organisations leading this transformative and sustainable agenda, ActionAid Ghana is excited to engage communities through the Strengthening Community Resilience Through Community Action Plans (CAPs) project. This eleven-month project aims to support communities by implementing customized climate action plans that will enhance their resilience to climate change.
The REACH Project Manager at GIZ, Mr. Mathias Berthold, , emphasised that the community action plans had been a core component of the REACH project implementation. “We have not only developed the methodology, we have also supported to conduct more than 200 community action plans in more than 200 communities throughout 14 districts in northwestern Ghana”, he explained.
With a budget of 1 million Euros, the CAPs project seeks to improve the quality of life for men, women, youth, persons with disabilities, and minority groups in the Upper West and Savannah regions. It focuses on enhancing the resilience of vulnerable communities while promoting sustainable development, including economic growth, employment, energy management, environmental protection, and peace and security.
AAG’s CAPs project is categorized under three main Action Plans output priorities, with the goal of transforming 110 communities in the Upper West and Savannah regions through 140 climate intervention projects.
The first output will address sustainable water management challenges within communities by constructing boreholes, dams, and irrigation systems.
The second output will focus on forest restoration through agroforestry and bushfire management. Under this output, we plan to implement agroforestry projects, forestry restoration initiatives, and bushfire management interventions in the target project districts.
The third output will emphasize our commitment to maintaining soil health through compost production, conservation agriculture, and erosion control.
As a social justice organisation, ActionAid Ghana has been implementing climate interventions for the past three decades to tackle the growing challenges posed by climate change. One notable example is the NGIDP project, which enhances climate resilience strategies for smallholder farmers in Ghana.
Speaking at the launch, the Country Director, John Nkaw stressed that "We are excited to partner with the REACH donors on impactful projects that align with the objectives laid out in our new Country Strategy Paper VII, particularly regarding fostering a green economy and promoting resilient livelihoods.
Together, we can make a significant difference for both communities and the environment, creating sustainable and climate-resilient local economies".
The launch was attended by Donors, International Donor Community, Partners, Government Representatives, Traditional Authorities and Youth Leaders
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About REACH
The Resilience Against Climate Change (REACH) project drives the transformation towards climate resilient agricultural production and improved livelihoods in North-West Ghana. The project is a pillar of the European Union Ghana Agriculture Programme (EU GAP) and builds capacities for the widespread adoption of Conservation Agriculture (CA) as well as climate resilience through planning systems from the community to the district level. REACH is implemented by GIZ under the Market Oriented Value Chains for Jobs and Growth in the ECOWAS Region (MOVE) and co-funded by the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
Disclaimer:
This publication was produced with the financial support of the European Union (EU)and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Its contents are the sole responsibility of GIZ and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA)and do not necessarily reflect the views of the EU or the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.
Dubbed “Strengthening Community Resilience Through Community Action Plans (CAPs), the new project aims to address urgent climate issues facing communities and the livelihoods of small holder women farmers in the Upper West region.
Recent floods, droughts, and extreme heat have hindered food sovereignty and the complete achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. A report from the World Meteorological Organization indicates a 66% chance that between 2023 and 2027, at least one year will record average global temperatures exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
In response to these challenges, the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) are supporting the Ghanaian government through the Resilience Against Climate Change (REACH) project. This project aim to establish farming systems that can withstand climate change and improve the lives of people in northern Ghana.
Having secured donor funding as one of the key organisations leading this transformative and sustainable agenda, ActionAid Ghana is excited to engage communities through the Strengthening Community Resilience Through Community Action Plans (CAPs) project. This eleven-month project aims to support communities by implementing customized climate action plans that will enhance their resilience to climate change.
The REACH Project Manager at GIZ, Mr. Mathias Berthold, , emphasised that the community action plans had been a core component of the REACH project implementation. “We have not only developed the methodology, we have also supported to conduct more than 200 community action plans in more than 200 communities throughout 14 districts in northwestern Ghana”, he explained.
With a budget of 1 million Euros, the CAPs project seeks to improve the quality of life for men, women, youth, persons with disabilities, and minority groups in the Upper West and Savannah regions. It focuses on enhancing the resilience of vulnerable communities while promoting sustainable development, including economic growth, employment, energy management, environmental protection, and peace and security.
AAG’s CAPs project is categorized under three main Action Plans output priorities, with the goal of transforming 110 communities in the Upper West and Savannah regions through 140 climate intervention projects.
The first output will address sustainable water management challenges within communities by constructing boreholes, dams, and irrigation systems.
The second output will focus on forest restoration through agroforestry and bushfire management. Under this output, we plan to implement agroforestry projects, forestry restoration initiatives, and bushfire management interventions in the target project districts.
The third output will emphasize our commitment to maintaining soil health through compost production, conservation agriculture, and erosion control.
As a social justice organisation, ActionAid Ghana has been implementing climate interventions for the past three decades to tackle the growing challenges posed by climate change. One notable example is the NGIDP project, which enhances climate resilience strategies for smallholder farmers in Ghana.
Speaking at the launch, the Country Director, John Nkaw stressed that "We are excited to partner with the REACH donors on impactful projects that align with the objectives laid out in our new Country Strategy Paper VII, particularly regarding fostering a green economy and promoting resilient livelihoods.
Together, we can make a significant difference for both communities and the environment, creating sustainable and climate-resilient local economies".
The launch was attended by Donors, International Donor Community, Partners, Government Representatives, Traditional Authorities and Youth Leaders
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About REACH
The Resilience Against Climate Change (REACH) project drives the transformation towards climate resilient agricultural production and improved livelihoods in North-West Ghana. The project is a pillar of the European Union Ghana Agriculture Programme (EU GAP) and builds capacities for the widespread adoption of Conservation Agriculture (CA) as well as climate resilience through planning systems from the community to the district level. REACH is implemented by GIZ under the Market Oriented Value Chains for Jobs and Growth in the ECOWAS Region (MOVE) and co-funded by the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
Disclaimer:
This publication was produced with the financial support of the European Union (EU)and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Its contents are the sole responsibility of GIZ and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA)and do not necessarily reflect the views of the EU or the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.