Results achieved as of the end of the project (March 2018) include: Under the Global Component, results achieved include: a study on gender-responsive climate change adaptation approaches was developed and published; a cookbook was produced, highlighting how climate change is impacting recipes’ ingredients in the six project countries and how adaptation actions are making them more sustainable; and a series of knowledge products and photo essays were developed and published on the CCAF website. In Cambodia, results achieved include: more than 10,000 households in 80 villages received climatic information including seasonal forecasts; 3,394 households (2,030 women) benefited from training and capacity building activities and workshop on gender and climate change; 15 pump wells were developed, benefiting 212 households; and construction of two community ponds benefiting 430 households. In Niger, results achieved include: approximately 6,444 beneficiaries, of whom 52% (3,350) were women, gained access to safe drinking water, which helped to reduce waterborne diseases, improve women’s living conditions and increase the income of local populations from the sale of water; 6,224 people, of whom 85% (5,313) were women, benefited from income generating activities; and a guide on four good practices (use of improved seeds, use of SMS in agro-meteorological information, market gardening and sheep feeding) was developed. In Haiti, results achieved include: a Farming Plan initiative was completed by the Ministry of Agriculture in collaboration with four local and international NGOs, resulting in 1,084 farmers (of which 336 women) having been supported with on-site training on soil conservation, composting, mango grafting, seeds treatment, irrigation techniques and water conservation; eight hydro climatic stations were installed to reinforce the hydro climatic data network of the Southern region; and 500 families (32% women-led) were technically and financially accompanied by the Ministry of Environment in the implementation of family garden centers. In Cabo Verde, results achieved include: four classical agro-meteorological stations were rehabilitated, providing important climatological parameters to better plan the rainy season and manage the crop water demand; water storage capacity of more than 2,000 tons/day was installed; and more than 200 framers were trained in smart agriculture and water efficiency. In Mali, results achieved include: four municipal plans were revised to include climate risks and gender-specific climate vulnerabilities; 40% of beneficiaries have ownership of their community’s climate change adaptation actions; a 5% increase in crop production; and a 25% increase in income for women and men. In Sudan, results achieved include: 4,690 farmers have benefited from attending awareness/training sessions on different climate change adaptation measures; 40-50% increase in average household income; 97% of the farmers have noted an improved resilience of their farms due to project interventions; and a national climate change adaptation policy framework was adopted.
