Cuso International

$5,000,000.00 CAD

≈ 65 Canadians' average pay for a year
Department
Global Affairs Canada
Program
—
Recipient country
Nigeria
Fiscal year
2006-2007
Agreement period
February 2, 2007 – December 31, 2013
Project status
Closed
Reference
CA-3-A032303001

Published purpose

This project seeks to enhance Nigeria’s ability to reduce poverty in an equitable and sustainable way by putting in place more effective governance related to climate change. The project has five main activities: (i) conducting research studies on the best strategies to adapt to climate change; (ii) undertaking community-level adaptation pilot projects; (iii) supporting the development of a Nigeria Climate Change Adaptation Strategy; (iv) developing and using climate change education and outreach materials, and (v) developing gender-specific tools and mechanisms. The project is implemented by a consortium of Cuso International and International Coach Federation (ICF) Marbek in collaboration with the Nigerian Environmental Study /Action Team (NEST).

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This project supports climate change adaptation and governance in Nigeria, including research, community pilot projects, strategy development, education, and gender-specific tools, implemented by a consortium led by Cuso International.

Category: Climate Primarily funds activity outside Canada

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