ACTIVITY TITLE
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Ecosystem Solutions for Sustainable Adaptation
Solutions écosystémiques d'adaptation durable
Reported by
Affaires étrangères, Commerce et Développement Canada (MAECD) CA-3 Government
ACTIVITY SCOPE COLLABORATION TYPE AID TYPE FINANCE TYPE FLOW TYPE TIED STATUS HIERARCHY
Multi-national 3 Bilateral 1
Project-type interventions C01
Standard grant 110 1
IATI IDENTIFIER
CA-3-P011653001
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DOCUMENTS ( 4 )
Description TEXT/HTML EN Objectives / Purpose of activity Results, outcomes and outputs Description TEXT/HTML FR Objectives / Purpose of activity Results, outcomes and outputs Proactive disclosure TEXT/HTML EN Summary information about contract Divulgation proactive TEXT/HTML FR Summary information about contract
Planned end date 2027-03-31
Actual start date 2023-08-30
activity status: Implementation
The activity is currently being implemented
WHO'S INVOLVED ( 3 )
PARTICIPATING ORG REFERENCE ROLE TYPE
Affaires étrangères, Commerce et Développement Canada
Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
REF CA-3
Extending Government
Canada
Canada
REF CA
Funding Government
Collège d’enseignement général et professionnel de la Gaspésie et des
Collège d’enseignement général et professionnel de la Gaspésie et des
CRS University, college or other teaching institution, research institute or think-tank
Implementing
General
Le projet Solutions écosystémiques d’adaptation durable (SEDAD) vise à contribuer à l'adaptation aux changements climatiques des communautés vivant dans ou à proximité de trois aires protégées en Afrique de l'Ouest : le Parc National du Banc d'Arguin en Mauritanie, le Parc de Niumi et Jokadu en Gambie et l'Aire Marine Protégée d'Ufoyaal Kassa-Bandial au Sénégal. Le projet va mettre en œuvre des solutions fondées sur la nature, sous la direction de femmes et de jeunes femmes. Les activités de ce projet comprennent : 1) renforcer des compétences environnementales des populations ciblées; 2) élaborer et mettre en œuvre de plans d’adaptation aux changements climatiques qui incluent des solutions fondées sur la nature; 3) fournir un accompagnement et une assistance technique à des jeunes pour la mise en place de chaînes de valeur sur un modèle d’économie circulaire; 4) sensibiliser les populations sur la gestion durable de la biodiversité et des ressources naturelles; 5) offrir un soutien technique pour une gestion durable et inclusive de la sous-région dans le cadre du Partenariat régional pour la conservation côtière et marine Ouest-africaine. Les bénéficiaires directs de ce projet sont environ 33 000 personnes, dont 50 % de femmes et 103 500 autres bénéficiaires indirects, notamment 51 % de femmes des trois pays ciblés.
The Ecosystem Solutions for Sustainable Adaptation (ESSA) project aims to contribute to the adaptation to climate change of communities living in or near three protected areas in West Africa: Banc d'Arguin National Park in Mauritania, the Niumi and Jokadu Park in Gambia and the Marine Protected Area of Ufoyaal Kassa-Bandial in Senegal. The project will implement nature-based solutions, under the leadership of women and young women. The activities of this project include: (1) strengthening the environmental skills of the target populations; (2) developing and implementing climate change adaptation plans that include nature-based solutions; (3) providing support and technical assistance to young people for the establishment of value chains based on a circular economy model; (4) sensitizing populations on the sustainable management of biodiversity and natural resources; and (5) offering technical support for sustainable and inclusive management of the sub-region within the framework of the Regional Partnership for West African Coastal and Marine Conservation. The direct beneficiaries of this project are approximately 33,000 people, 50% of whom are women, and another 103,500 indirect beneficiaries, including 51% women in the three target countries.
policy marker( 4 )
CODELIST SIGNIFICANCE VOCABULARY DESCRIPTION
Gender Equality significant objective OECD DAC CRS Significant (secondary) policy objectives are those which, although important, were not the prime motivation for undertaking the activity.
Aid to Environment principal objective OECD DAC CRS Principal (primary) policy objectives are those which can be identified as being fundamental in the design and impact of the activity and which are an explicit objective of the activity. They may be selected by answering the question "Would the activity have been undertaken without this objective?"
Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity significant objective OECD DAC CRS Significant (secondary) policy objectives are those which, although important, were not the prime motivation for undertaking the activity.
Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Adaptation principal objective OECD DAC CRS Principal (primary) policy objectives are those which can be identified as being fundamental in the design and impact of the activity and which are an explicit objective of the activity. They may be selected by answering the question "Would the activity have been undertaken without this objective?"
recipient country ( 3 )
SenegalSN
42
MauritaniaMR
30.5
Gambia (the)GM
27.5
LOCATION ( 3 )
NAME DESCRIPTION POSITION CLASS REACH EXACTNESS
ID 2243939 (Geonames)
12.8 -16.36667 Administrative Region Intended Beneficiaries Approximate
ID 2413213 (Geonames)
13.53333 -16.18333 Administrative Region Intended Beneficiaries Approximate
ID 9222747 (Geonames)
20.23472 -16.10889 Administrative Region Intended Beneficiaries Approximate
sector ( 6 )
OECD DAC CRS 5 digit1( 6 )
The sector reported corresponds to an OECD DAC CRS 5-digit purpose code http://reference.iatistandard.org/codelists/Sector/
Biodiversity41030
40
Fishery development31320
20
Agro-industries32161
15
Environmental research41082
13
Environmental education/training41081
7
Solar energy for isolated grids and standalone systems23231
5
GLOSSARY
BiodiversityIncluding natural reserves and actions in the surrounding areas; other measures to protect endangered or vulnerable species and their habitats (e.g. wetlands preservation).
Fishery developmentExploitation and utilisation of fisheries; fish stock protection; aquaculture; integrated fishery projects.
Agro-industriesStaple food processing, dairy products, slaughter houses and equipment, meat and fish processing and preserving, oils/fats, sugar refineries, beverages/tobacco, animal feeds production.
Environmental researchIncluding establishment of databases, inventories/accounts of physical and natural resources; environmental profiles and impact studies if not sector specific.
Environmental education/trainingNo description provided
Solar energy for isolated grids and standalone systemsSolar power generation for isolated mini-grids, solar home systems (including integrated wiring and related appliances), solar lanterns distribution and commercialisation. This code refers to the power generation component only.
Financial Overview
Outgoing Commitment ( 1 )
Disbursement ( 5 )
Planned Disbursement ( 1 )
Budget ( 3 )
Outgoing Commitment
Disbursement
Planned Disbursement
Budget
Budget ( 3 )
START END TYPE STATUS VALUE
2023-04-01 2024-03-31 Original Committed 6,712,000
CAD
2024-04-01 2025-03-31 Original Committed 4,500,000
CAD
2025-04-01 2026-03-31 Original Committed 3,800,000
CAD
Budget
Planned Disbursement ( 1 )
START END TYPE PROVIDER RECEIVER VALUE
2025-04-01 2026-03-31 1,800,000
CAD
Planned Disbursement
Transactions ( 6 )
Outgoing Commitment ( 1 )
DATE DESCRIPTION PROVIDER RECEIVER VALUE
2023-08-30
FLOW ODA 10
STATUS Untied 5
16,512,000
CAD
Outgoing Commitment
Disbursement ( 5 )
DATE DESCRIPTION PROVIDER RECEIVER VALUE
2023-09-11
FLOW ODA 10
6,700,000
CAD
2024-04-30
FLOW ODA 10
4,500,000
CAD
2025-02-03
FLOW ODA 10
1,500,000
CAD
2025-02-03
FLOW ODA 10
2,000,000
CAD
2025-09-22
FLOW ODA 10
1,800,000
CAD
Disbursement
result( 2 )
outcome( 2 )
GLOSSARY
OutcomeResults of the activity that produce an effect on the overall communities or issues you serve. For example lower rate of infection after a vaccination programme.
Outcome
indicator( 1 )
Expected Results
Résultats escomptés
INDICATOR
Results expected
Résultats escomptés
Les résultats escomptés de ce projet comprennent : 1) une adoption accrue de solutions fondées sur la nature permettant une adaptation aux changements climatiques. Ceci va favoriser le leadership économique féminin durable ainsi que la conservation et la restauration de la biodiversité dans les trois écosystèmes visés ; 2) le renforcement de la gouvernance participative favorisant l'adaptation aux changements climatiques. Cela va fournir une gestion durable de la biodiversité et des ressources naturelles pour les femmes et populations autochtones de l'écorégion.
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) increased adoption of nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation. This will promote sustainable female economic leadership as well as the conservation and restoration of biodiversity in the three targeted ecosystems; and (2) strengthening participatory governance promoting adaptation to climate change. This will lead to sustainable management of biodiversity and natural resources for women and indigenous populations of the ecoregion.
FACET BASELINE TARGET ACTUAL % PERIOD
Qualitative Qualitative
Outcome
indicator( 1 )
Results achieved
Résultats atteints
INDICATOR
Results achieved
Résultats atteints
Les résultats obtenus jusqu'en mars 2025 comprennent : 1) l’identification de 666 hectares(ha) destinés à la restauration écologique, incluant 40 hectares déjà reboisés (20 ha en Casamance et 20 ha en Gambie), avec 275 000 plants de mangroves en préparation pour 55 ha supplémentaires. Ces efforts couvrent également la stabilisation des berges et la gestion durable des herbiers marins; 2) la formation de 250 ambassadeurs climatiques, dont 139 personnes disposant désormais de meilleures connaissances sur les solutions fondées sur la nature, avec 50 % de femmes et 25 % de jeunes; 3) la création de premiers comités de gouvernance inclusive, dont 1 en Mauritanie (20 membres : 45 % de femmes) 1 à Jokadu (15 membres : 33 % de femmes, 1 à Niumi (10 membres : 40 % de femmes), 1 à UKB (16 membres : 25 % de femmes) et 1 à KBK (9membres : 78 % de femmes. Les processus sont donc bien engagés dans les 3 pays; 4) la facilitation des consultations communautaires ayant mené à l’élaboration de 5 Plans locaux d’adaptation aux changements climatiques intégrant les besoins locaux et des mesures durables pour la conservation de la biodiversité. 114 personnes (43 % de femmes, 15 % de jeunes, 50 % autochtones) ont été informées dans ce cadre.
Results achieved as of March 2025 include: (1) identified 666 hectares (ha) for ecological restoration, including 40 ha already reforested (20 ha in Casamance and 20 ha in The Gambia), with 275,000 mangrove seedlings prepared for an additional 55 ha. These efforts also cover riverbank stabilization and the sustainable management of seagrass beds; (2) trained 250 climate ambassadors, including 139 individuals who now have improved knowledge of nature-based solutions, with 50% women and 25% youth; (3) established the first inclusive governance committees: 1 in Mauritania (20 members, 45% women), 1 in Jokadu (15 members, 33% women), 1 in Niumi (10 members, 40% women), 1 in UKB (16 members, 25% women), and 1 in KBK (9 members, 78% women). The processes are therefore well underway in all three countries; (4) facilitated community consultations leading to the development of 5 local climate adaptation plans that integrate local needs and sustainable measures for biodiversity conservation. A total of 114 people (43% women, 15% youth, 50% Indigenous) were informed through these consultations.
FACET BASELINE TARGET ACTUAL % PERIOD
Qualitative Qualitative
General Enquiries
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other identifier( 1 )
REFERENCE IDENTIFIER OWNER ORG IDENTIFIER TYPE DESCRIPTION
2023200485 CRS Activity identifier
CODE A2
 No description provided