Project ID 513RAF2022

Climate change impacts are being observed across Southern Africa through increased flooding, landslides and severe droughts. To address this challenge, the project will engage a set of established and proposed Biosphere Reserves in the region to pilot effective pathways towards climate change adaptation in 4 pillars. BRs will be established as observatories for climate change on one hand, and as pilot areas for adaptation actions. Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) will be the focus of the second component, particularly tackling floods, droughts and landslides. Communities in BRs will be actively involved through ESD and Citizen Science. Regional cooperation between BRs is the fourth pillar.

  • On-going

USD 590,000

Total Project Budget

USD 399,210

Total Incurred Expenditures

Progress

On-going
Start Date 2020.03.13
End Date 2023.12.31
68%
Benchmark as of 2023.09.30

Geographical Scope and Beneficiaries

Country Allocation

Contributors

Financial plan

Type of Funding Uses of Funding Sources of Funding Project Budget (USD) Incurred Expenditures (USD)
Voluntary Contribution - Tightly Earmarked Natural sciences Belgium 590,000 399,210

Project contributes to

Contribution to UNESCO Results Framework 2022-2025
Sector: Natural sciences
Outcome 3 - Enhance knowledge for climate action, biodiversity, water and ocean management, and disaster risk reduction Output: 3.SC1 - Inclusive knowledge and capacities of Member States strengthened to advance and apply science for sustainable management of natural resources, ecosystem and biodiversity conservation and restoration, and disaster risk resilience
Intersectoral
Outcome 3 - Enhance knowledge for climate action, biodiversity, water and ocean management, and disaster risk reduction Output: 3.IP2 - Environmental education strengthened to equip learners to address global environmental challenges
Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals
  • 10%
  • 30%
  • 30%
  • 30%
UNESCO Global Priorities and Priority Groups
  • Gender Equality | 10%
  • Youth | 10%
  • Priority Africa | 100%