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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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Climate-Water-Nexus: Integrated Water Resources Management in the Niger Basin (CLIM’O)

Timeline: Aug 2022 – Jun 2024
Budget: EUR 800,000 for 9 countries

Programme brief:
The “Climate-Water-Nexus: Integrated Water Resources Management in the Niger Basin (CLIM’O)” programme focuses on addressing water management challenges in the Niger Basin amidst climate change impacts. It aims to enhance integrated water resources management (IWRM) by promoting sustainable practices that align with local needs and ecosystems. The programme fosters stakeholder participation in decision-making processes to improve water governance, enhance resilience, and promote cross-border cooperation. Key activities include capacity building for local communities, development of climate adaptation strategies, and investment in sustainable water infrastructure. The project will strengthen the Niger Basin Authority and its member countries to mainstream climate change adaptation into regional and national planning, implementation, and monitoring mechanisms.

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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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German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ)

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Gestion transfrontalière des ressources en eau du bassin du Niger – Appui à l’Autorité du Bassin du Niger (ABN)

Timeline: 2023 – 2025
Budget: Unknown

Programme brief:
The programme supports the NBA in completing the legal basis for transboundary cooperation between the member countries and improving the development planning of water resources. For example, it develops joint work plans and optimises the monitoring of finances. In this context, the programme strengthens the competencies of the NBA and its member countries by organising regional training courses and workshops to improve transboundary water resource management in the Niger basin.
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Promotion of forests, environment and climate (ProFE)

Timeline: Jan 2023 – Apr 2026
Budget: EUR 21,420,000

Programme brief:
The programme focuses on sustainable management of forest ecosystems critical for rural livelihoods and the national economy. It addresses threats such as population growth and illegal activities while enhancing governance in the forestry sector. It aims to promote the principle of “protection through use” by supporting sustainable resource management, developing value chains for non-timber forest products, and improving conditions for efficient wood utilization. Environmental education is also emphasized to foster appreciation for natural resources and promote climate and environmental protection.

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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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Transboundary Water Resources Management of the Niger Basin – Support to the Niger Basin Authority (NBA)

Timeline: 2023 – 2025
Budget: Unknown

Programme brief:
The programme supports the NBA in completing the legal basis for transboundary cooperation between the member countries and improving the development planning of water resources. For example, it develops joint work plans and optimises the monitoring of finances. In this context, the programme strengthens the competencies of the NBA and its member countries by organising regional training courses and workshops to improve transboundary water resource management in the Niger basin.

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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.