Knowledge, rights and leadership: actions by and for women to adapt to climate change – “Women in Action”


Reporting Organization:The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada
Total Budget ($CAD):$ 10,475,230
Timeframe: September 10, 2023 - March 31, 2026
Status: Implementation
Contact Information: Marie Meloche
[email protected]

Partner & Funder Profiles


Reporting Organization


The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada

Participating Organizations


Funders (Total Budget Contribution)


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Location


Country - Total Budget Allocation


Congo (DRC) - $ 10,475,230.00 (100.00%)

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Areas of Focus


Other - Total Budget Allocation


Environment & Climate Change (50.00 %)

Gender Equality (25.00 %)

Economic Development & Empowerment (25.00 %)

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Description


The ultimate outcome of the “Women in Action” project is to increase adaptation to climate change (CC) by 4,500 vulnerable young women and women, including Indigenous and internally displaced people, in the agricultural, agroforestry and forestry sectors of the Walikale, Mwenga, Kabare and Kalehe regions, while making a significant contribution to forest conservation.

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Target Population


Gender and age: Unspecified
Total Direct Population: 10,100
Total Indirect Population: 300,000
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Outputs


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Results & Indicators


Expected Results


1. Increased and equitable adoption of nature-based solutions (NBS) for climate change adaptation (CCA) and the restoration/conservation of forest biodiversity by and for the benefit of young women and women in agriculture and forestry

2. Increased control by young women and women of resources and decisions within their group and household necessary for growth and the CCA of their revenue-generating activities (RGA) with benefits in terms of forest biodiversity

3. Increased influence of young women and women in communities, public services and the private sector regarding the consideration of their rights, issues and solutions for CCA and forest biodiversity restoration/conservation

Achieved Results


Indicators


  • None Selected
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Associated Projects (If applicable)


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