Expected Results

The goal of the BNRCC project is to enhance Nigeria’s ability to achieve equitable, sustainable poverty reduction through more effective governance related to climate change in Nigeria.

The Project’s purpose is to build Nigeria’s capacity to meet international commitments and adapt to climate change through improved governance promoting gender equality, poverty reduction and more sustainable natural resource management.

The Project’s expected impact and outcomes are:

EXPECTED IMPACTS AND OUTCOMES

 

The project outputs will include:

• New knowledge and tools for analysis of climate change vulnerabilities and impacts on women and men in key sectors and eco-regional zones

• Practical experience and knowledge about community-based adaptation responses to climate change by vulnerable populations in key sectors and eco-regional zones

• Draft National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy developed with women and men participating meaningfully;

• Climate change outreach and educational materials and networks developed and used by stakeholders to strengthen their participation in climate change adaptation

• Accessible tools and mechanisms to integrate and strengthen the role of Nigerian women in climate change adaptation.

Overall, the project will also create a platform for engaging civil society on FGN policy and programme related to responses to climate change.