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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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Agroecological agriculture in three administrative districts of Northern Cameroon

Timeline: Apr 2023 – Mar 2027
Budget: EUR 630,000

Programme bief:
The programme aims to enhance food security and improve living conditions through sustainable agricultural practices. It focuses on supporting smallholder farms, particularly those run by youth and women, to adopt agroecological methods. The initiative includes enhancing surface water and groundwater catchment structures to facilitate off-season agropastoral activities. Additionally, the project works on strengthening farmers’ organizations to foster community resilience and capacity building.

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Agroecology and rural development in the Diocese of Buea

Timeline: Feb 2022 – Jan 2026
Budget: EUR 399,000

The programme aims to enhance the livelihoods of families in the Diocese of Buea by strengthening their resilience and improving their overall quality of life. By promoting agroecological practices, the initiative focuses on sustainable agriculture to support food security and empower local communities.

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Economic and Social Development Programme for Secondary Cities Exposed to Factors of Instability (PRODESV II)

Timeline: Jan 2021 – Dec 2025
Budget: EUR 12,640,000, including:
– From Cameroonian Government: EUR 3,010,000
– From Participating municipalities: EUR 330,000
– From FEICOM: EUR 700,000

Programme brief:
The objective of PRODESV II is to strengthen the capacity of secondary cities to cope with crises, welcome new arrivals and promote inclusive communal socio-economic development in an environmentally friendly manner, in order to contribute to strengthening regional stability and better migration management in Cameroon.
The second phase of the Programme will support 8 secondary cities (Dibombari, Mbanga, Melon, Nkongsamba 1er, Babadjou, Galim, Bangourain and Nkong-Zem) in the Regions Littoral and West of Cameroon. Support is provided through the implementation of municipal projects – especially the construction of public infrastructure – based on an approach promoting the integration of local entrepreneurship, vocational training and labour-intensive works (HIMO).

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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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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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Improving the nutritional situation of smallholder families in the regions of extreme north and east Cameroon (phase 1)

Timeline: Nov 2021 – Oct 2024
Budget: EUR 400,000

Programme brief:
The first phase of this programme aims at mproving the nutritional situation of smallholder farming families in the extreme north and east of Cameroon.

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Promoting local innovation and participatory approaches in the development of agricultural value chains and adaptation processes

Timeline: Jan 2022 – Oct 2026
Budget: EUR 326,000

The programme aims to enhance the capabilities of smallholder farmers in the Centre region of Cameroon. It focuses on fostering participatory innovations among farmers and improving their access to essential services, thereby contributing to sustainable agricultural practices and food security. It emphasizes collaboration among local stakeholders to develop agricultural value chains, ensuring that the needs and perspectives of smallholder farmers are prioritized. By promoting local innovations, it seeks to adapt agricultural practices to the challenges posed by climate change while improving livelihoods.

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Promoting sustainable farming practices among farmers’ groups in the diocese of Nkongsamba

Timeline: Jan 2022 – Oct 2026
Budget: EUR 310,000

The programme aims to enhance agricultural sustainability by working with local farmers to implement eco-friendly farming techniques. It focuses on improving agricultural practices through training and capacity-building workshops, which encourage the adoption of sustainable methods that increase productivity while minimizing environmental impact. Key activities include the promotion of agroecological practices, strengthening farmers’ organizations, and fostering collaboration among local stakeholders to ensure food security and resilience against climate change.

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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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Promotion of forests, environment and climate (ProFE)- Forest and environment component support project

Timeline: 2018 – 2024

Project brief:
Contribution of the component: the introduction of sustainable management systems for the sustainable use and development of forest resources and biodiversity

  • Development of planning instruments for FLR (Forest Landscapes Restoration) and management of the project fund for financial support of FLR measures
  • Advice on integrating FLR measures into spatial and municipal development planning
  • Support the management of community and communal forests
  • Support for state, municipal and private measures of afforestation and agroforestry
  • Development of value chains for wood energy and non-wood forest products
  • Project fund management for the financial support of actors in the value chain
  • Modernization of the wood-energy value chain in the North and Far North and East regions
  • Carbonization of sawmill waste in the eastern region and its marketing

Project contact: Frank Richter – frank.richter@eco-consult.com
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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.