African Forests, People and Climate Change – Phase II
The impacts of climate change are posing a major threat to the future development in Sub-Saharan Africa. Improved capacities and knowledge about the forest-climate change nexus is crucial to make sure that the full potential of African forests and trees is mobilized for adapting to climate change and mitigating the adverse effects in the different ecosystems in ways that enhance livelihoods, sustain biodiversity, and improve the quality of the environment.
Pays/région | Thème | Période | Budget |
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Afrique |
Changement climatique & environnement
Politique de l’environnement
Protection de la biosphère Politique de sylviculture |
01.01.2015
- 31.05.2018 |
CHF 5’220’000
|
- Haute école spécialisée bernoise
- Groupe consultatif pour la recherche agricole internationale
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Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE PROTECTION DE L’ENVIRONNEMENT GÉNÉRAL
PROTECTION DE L’ENVIRONNEMENT GÉNÉRAL
SYLVICULTURE
Sous-Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE Politique de l’environnement et gestion administrative
Protection de la biosphère
Développement sylvicole
Thème transversal Le projet est axé sur la promotion de la biodiversité.
Type d'aide Contribution à des projets ou programmes
Bourses
Numéro de projet 7F06587
Contexte |
Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to face significant impacts from climate change, both on economies and the social system. Forests and trees can play a crucial role in helping to adapt to climate change and mitigate greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. Strengthening and further developing the forest-climate nexus, therefore, is a key issue for Africa’s future development. |
Objectifs |
Build capacities of stakeholders to strengthen the role of Africa’s forests and trees to adapt to climate change and mitigate its adverse effects in various landscapes in ways that will enhance livelihoods, sustain biodiversity, and improve the quality of the environment. This will be achieved through programmatic and institutional strengthening of the African Forest Forum (AFF) in ways that foster an independent and objective analysis of related issues, promote advocacy, and offer advice on all relevant policy and technical issues in forests and climate change. |
Groupes cibles |
African Forest Forum members and relevant stakeholders in forestry and climate change – with a special focus on African policy decision makers. The people living throughout the African continent will be supported to better adapt to the adverse effects of climate change by an enhanced role of African forestry. |
Effets à moyen terme |
(1) Knowledge and capacities of African stakeholders in managing forests and landscapes in the context of climate change improved; (2) Policies and initiatives relevant to forests and climate change better informed by science. |
Résultats |
Principaux résultats attendus: Better knowledge and skills on climate change and forests; raised profile of the forest sector; better application of mitigation and adaptation measures in the forest sector; policies that integrate adaptation/mitigation promoted by policy makers. Principaux résultats antérieurs: (1) Status of forestry in relevant initiatives evaluated and documented; (2) Overview of capacities of public forest administrations; (3) Current trade pattern and future potentials assessed; (4) Training and research needs assessed; (5) Information about how women, youth and vulnerable people are featured in forest-climate change programmes gathered. |
Direction/office fédéral responsable |
DDC |
Crédit |
Coopération au développement |
Partenaire de projet |
Partenaire contractuel Institution universitaire et de recherche étrangère Institution universitaire et de recherche suisse Autres partenaires Relevant regional institutions, in particular the African Union Commission and the regional economic commissions; the African Development Bank; concerned global initiatives and conventions. |
Coordination avec d'autres projets et acteurs |
Swedish Sida and SDC closely coordinate their programme to support the operational planning of AFF. Programmatic collaboration is sought with relevant multilateral thematic institutions. |
Budget | Phase en cours Budget de la Suisse CHF 5’220’000 Budget suisse déjà attribué CHF 5’216’944 Projet total depuis la première phase Budget y compris partenaires de projet CHF 14’500’000 |
Phases du projet |
Phase 3
15.11.2018
- 31.12.2022
(Completed)
Phase 2 01.01.2015 - 31.05.2018 (Completed) Phase 1 01.11.2010 - 31.12.2015 (Completed) |