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Cameroon adaptation funding landscape

Designed for financiers, policymakers, local impact brokers, and national and subnational governments in Cameroon, this tool clarifies adaptation funding flows and gaps and facilitates inclusive local adaptation by increasing transparency and knowledge on these funding flows.

Check out this short explainer video and overview document for more information on how to use this tool and to understand how it was developed.

This tool was developed as part of the BRIDGE project, supported by the Step Change initiative, and funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Canada. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, or of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Canada.

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Cameroon Green Septentrion – Adaptation of agro-sylvo-pastoral sectors (CaSeVe – C2)

Timeline: 2023 – 2028
Budget: EUR 7,750,000

Project brief:
The Cameroun Septentrion Vert – Adaptation des filières agro-sylvo-pastorales (CaSeVe – C2) project, running from 2023 to 2028, is part of the broader CaSeVe program, funded by the European Union and supported by organisations such as AFD, PCP-ACEFA, PCP-AFOP, and SODECOTON. This component aims to promote climate-smart agro-sylvo-pastoral practices to tackle challenges like land scarcity and climate change in the Logone Valley, Benoué West, and Benoué East landscapes. The project focuses on improving land management for agriculture, livestock, and forestry, enhancing resilience to climate variability, fostering sustainable land-use practices, and strengthening local communities’ capacity to adapt to changing environmental conditions.

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Cameroon: Green and Resilient Septentrion – CaSeVe

Timeline: Dec 2021 – Oct 2025
Budget: EUR 20,000,000

Programme brief:
The “Green and Resilient North Cameroon” initiative, part of the Team Europe Initiative, will be implemented in the northern regions of Cameroon (North, Far North, and Adamawa). It aims to: (i) strengthen decentralised governance by coordinating European partners’ efforts, (ii) promote climate-smart agro-sylvo-pastoral practices to address land scarcity, and (iii) support conservation actors in protecting and sustainably managing hunting zones (ZIC) and national parks. The project is funded by the EU, Germany, and France, and focuses on improving local livelihoods, particularly for vulnerable groups like youth, women, and indigenous peoples, ensuring their rights and active participation in decision-making.

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Facilitating changes in the Cameroon Cotton Basin – Rural Development Support Programme (ABC-PADER)

Timeline: Sep 2020 – Dec 2024
Budget: EUR 19,400,000
EU: EUR 9,400,000.
BMZ: EUR 10,000,000.

Programme brief:
The Accompagnement des mutations du Bassin cotonnier du Cameroun – Programme d’Appui au Développement Rural (ABC-PADER) focuses on enhancing the sustainability and productivity of cotton farming in Cameroon. Key actors include GIZ, local farmers, government agencies, and NGOs working together to improve rural development. The program is currently active, with a multi-year implementation plan. It operates in the cotton basin region of Cameroon, targeting local agricultural communities. ABC-PADER strengthens cotton value chains, improves agricultural practices, promotes diversification, and empowers farmers through training and capacity-building initiatives.

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Cameroon’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development – Oversees agricultural policy, rural development, and food security.

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Strengthening the country’s capacities for increased resilience and potential mitigation to climate change through agroforestry in the North and Far North regions Cameroon

Timeline: 2020-2022 (readiness phase)
Budget: USD eq 220,500 (XAF 135,944,000)

Programme brief:
The programme aims to enhance the resilience of communities in Northern and Extreme Northern Cameroon through agroforestry practices. The initiative focuses on strengthening local capacities for climate change mitigation and adaptation, promoting sustainable agricultural practices that integrate tree planting with crop production. This approach not only improves food security but also helps restore degraded lands, thus addressing both environmental and socio-economic challenges faced by these regions.

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Support for Climate Resilience ‘PARCLI’

Timeline: Jun 2021 – Dec 2026
Budget: USD 3,490,000 (actual allocation of funds currently unknown)

Programme brief:
PARCLI targets several regions in Cameroon that are particularly vulnerable to climate impacts. While the specific document does not enumerate the exact areas, it generally focuses on regions facing significant climate risks and socio-economic challenges. The project aims to engage communities in both urban and rural settings, fostering climate resilience among marginalised groups in these regions. This includes integrating local knowledge and practices into climate adaptation strategies to ensure they are effective and sustainable.

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Supporting change in the Cameroon Cotton Basin – Rural Development Support Programme (ABC-PADER)

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Supporting rural development in the cotton regions

Timeline: Dec 2021 – Nov 2024
Budget: EUR 19,400,000

Project brief:
This project, implemented by GIZ as part of ABC-PADER, supports farmers and herders in Cameroon’s cotton-growing regions by promoting climate-adapted agricultural practices and sustainable land management. GIZ’s role focuses on securing land tenure to reduce resource conflicts, providing access to finance for agricultural producers, and enhancing capacity building for local organisations. Additionally, GIZ facilitates vocational training programs that equip youth and women with skills to improve agricultural productivity and employability, particularly in the context of climate resilience and sustainable resource use.

Contact point: Velten Hebermehl – velten.hebermehl@giz.de
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Welcome to the Cameroon adaptation finance landscape tool!

This tool is designed to be a practical, user-friendly resource, enhancing the visibility of adaptation finance flows in Cameroon. It maps current and near-term local adaptation programmes and projects in Cameroon, as of end-2024, using publicly-accessible data.

This first iteration maps international public funding, laying the foundation for future layers and broader replication.

The tool follows a participatory and iterative approach. Built as a living resource, this tool will be updated over time and enriched with additional contributions. We invite collaborators to provide feedback and suggest adjustments and additions to the data.