NIPS – Support to Water Negotiations and Investment Planning Project
Local Economic Development, Governance of Public Services, Urban Planning
reference
Coping with Climate Change as a Cause of Conflict in Coastal Communities of Western Africa (C7-WA)
Sector
Governance of Public Services / Local Economic Development
Country
Nigeria + Coastal ECOWAS Countries
Period
02/2022 – 02/2025
Donor
EU – Foreign Policy Instrument
Amount
EUR 2,811,611.70
Background and Objectives
Enhance the resilience of West African coastal communities to climate change impacts and reduce conflict risks through innovative, conflict-sensitive adaptation tools and capacity building.
Activities
- Develop and implement tools for conflict-sensitive climate adaptation
- Capacity building for law enforcement and local actors
- Execute pilot projects in target communities
- Disseminate best practices and propose regulatory improvements
Results
Improved adaptive capacity and reduced conflict risk among coastal communities, with strengthened governmental response to climate challenges.
