Nature-based climate adaptation in the Guinean forests of West Africa

About this project

The project aims to enhance the adoption of gender-responsive and inclusive Nature-based Solutions for climate change adaptation in the Guinean forests of West Africa. Implemented in Ghana, Guinea and Côte d’Ivoire, the project takes a systems approach to mitigate key climate challenges through interventions that plan for, pilot and scale Nature-based Solutions for climate adaptation that contribute to enhanced biodiversity and gender equality. Project activities include: (1) completing, analysing and sharing genetic and environmental DNA (eDNA) based biodiversity assessments; (2) selecting and distributing multipurpose tree species that support gender-responsive climate adaptation and biodiversity; and (3) improving capacity of local businesses, women’s organizations and cooperatives, to deploy more sustainable gender responsive livelihoods models implemented for Nature-based Solutions with biodiversity benefits. The consortium formed by World University Services Canada (WUSC) and the Centre d’étude et de coopération internationale (CECI) is responsible for the implementation of the project, with the collaboration of key partners such as ABANTU for Development, International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and ICRAF-CIFOR. The project benefits rural forest populations residing in target regions, particularly women. The project aims to reach 211,652 beneficiaries (of whom 50% women and 50% men). The project also targets more than 900 intermediaries, including act…

Published by

Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) · Government

Countries

Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea

Sectors

Women's rights organisations and movements, and government institutionsForestry policy and administrative managementForestry developmentBiodiversityRural development

Focus

Gender equality · Main focusEnvironment · Main focusBiodiversity · Also contributesClimate adaptation · Main focus

Published by Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 2 Nov 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: CA-3-P011885001.

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