Supporting Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Sustainable Land Management in Sierra Leone.
The GEF grant of US$2.6 million supports climate adaptation and vulnerability mapping across inland valley swamp (IVS) sites, helping farmers manage water and soil resources effectively.
Improved drainage and flood control systems protect rice-producing areas from extreme weather events.
Installation of storage tanks at strategic locations ensures water supply during dry seasons.
Degraded swamps are rehabilitated to support secure, year-round agricultural production.
The GEF initiative discourages environmentally harmful slash-and-burn methods and introduces sustainable practices to improve productivity and protect natural resources.
High-yield varieties and modern planting techniques boost rice production efficiently.
Tree crops like cassava, banana, coffee, cocoa, and cashew are cultivated around IVS perimeters for ecosystem restoration.
Settled farming in rehabilitated swamps ensures consistent production and higher incomes.
GEF interventions improve irrigation efficiency, water distribution, and soil conservation to ensure resilient farming systems.
Integrated water management benefits rice and surrounding tree crops.
Measures to prevent soil degradation support long-term land productivity.
Storage tanks, levees, and drainage systems ensure adaptability to changing weather.
Through training, ownership, and capacity building, GEF supports communities in managing infrastructure, increasing yields, and adapting to climate change.
Farmers receive technical training in water management, infrastructure maintenance, and governance.
Local youth and women take leadership roles as field supervisors and future service providers.
Communities manage infrastructure independently, ensuring long-term productivity and resilience.
We empowers rural communities through inclusive finance, helping farmers, women, youth, and entrepreneurs drive sustainable development.
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