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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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Improving Climate Change Resilience for Populations in Northern Cameroon

Timeline: Jan 2022 – Dec 2025
Budget: EU: EUR 4,150,000

Programme brief:
The EU programme “Améliorer la résilience aux changements climatiques des populations du Nord Cameroun” aims to enhance climate resilience among vulnerable communities in northern Cameroon. It focuses on sustainable land management, agro-ecological practices, and community involvement in climate adaptation strategies. Key activities include training local farmers in climate-smart agriculture, improving water management, and establishing early warning systems for climate-related risks. The initiative emphasises local governance and supports the inclusion of women and youth in decision-making processes.

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INNOVACC – Innovation for Climate Change Adaptation

Timeline: Jan 2022 – Dec 2025
Budget: EU: EUR 4,150,000

Project brief:
The INNOVACC project aims to enhance climate resilience and improve agro-pastoral productivity and income in the North and Extreme North regions of Cameroon. Led by a consortium including ICRAF, CIFOR, CIRAD, IRAD, and FONDEM, the project promotes climate-smart agriculture, renewable energy, and sustainable value chains. Targeting farmers, herders, women, and youth, the EU-funded project focuses on capacity building, eco-enterprise development, and agro-climatic information dissemination.

Contact point: icraf-garoua@cgiar.org
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Institut de Recherche Agricole pour le Développement (IRAD)

The Institute of Agricultural Research for Development (IRAD) is a public institution in Cameroon conducting agricultural research to improve productivity, ensure food security, and support sustainable rural development.

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Soil information for sustainable soil use (PRESS II)

Timeline: Jul 2020 – Jun 2024
Budget: EUR 3,700,000

Programme brief:
The programme aims to enhance sustainable soil management through improved soil data collection and geoscientific databases. It supports the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Planning and Development (MINEPAT) and the Institut de Recherche Agricole pour le Développement (IRAD) in developing a central information system for assessing soil properties and quality across various regions in Cameroon. The programme’s objectives include gathering comprehensive soil data at provincial and municipal levels, which is crucial for effective land use planning and rural development strategies. This initiative falls under the priority area of “Rural Development” in German-Cameroonian cooperation.

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Strengthening agricultural innovation systems in Northern Cameroon (ReSI-NoC)

Timeline: Oct 2020 – Sep 2024
Budget: EU: EUR 2,500,000

Project brief:
The ReSI-NoC project aims to strengthen agro-sylvo-pastoral innovation systems in the North region of Cameroon, focusing on promoting sustainable agro-sylvo-pastoral solutions. Implemented by a consortium including ICRAF, CIFOR, CIRAD, and IRAD, the project supports local actors through capacity building, dissemination of knowledge, technical advice, and facilitating access to resources. The project targets agricultural and livestock farmers, their families, and communities in areas facing resource management challenges like degraded lands, proximity to national parks, and cotton production zones. Local actors involved include research centres, agricultural and forestry schools, NGOs, technical services, municipalities, traditional authorities, the private sector, as well as farmers’ and herders’ organisations. Additionally, the project fosters synergies among stakeholders in agriculture, agro-food, livestock, and forestry sectors by facilitating collaboration platforms, co-creation processes, and interdisciplinary teams.

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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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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.