Climate Security in the Sahel

Advancing Stabilization Efforts through Climate, Peace and Security Solutions

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UNDP WACA | Annual Report 2023

In today's world, marked by escalating conflicts, environmental crises, unconstitutional political transitions, and more, the strain on development and its fundin...

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High-Level Partnerships Forum on Climate, Peace and Security in Stabilization Contexts

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Regional Experts Workshop Paves the Way for Climate, Peace and Security in Stabilization Contexts in the Sahel

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Regional Experts Workshop: Climate, Peace and Stabilization in the Sahel

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Women's Voices at the Heart of Stabilization

As we celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March 2024, these pages illustrate a few of the inspirational stories of women who have engaged in or been impacted...

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Sahel HDR launch event
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Abundant, sustainable energy resources in the Sahel can transform the fortunes of over 340 million people and spur green industrialisation

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Sahel Human Development Report 2023

Sustainable energy could regenerate Africa’s Sahelian zone by using the region’s abundant clean energy potential to transform lives, diversify economies, give hop...

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Sahel Human Development Report 2023: Executive Summary

Sustainable energy could regenerate Africa’s Sahelian zone by using the region’s abundant clean energy potential to transform lives, diversify economies, give hop...

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RSCA Open House

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Strengthening Stabilization in the Sahel

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Cross-border Trade in the Lake Chad Basin Region

This research report aims at getting a better understanding of the cross-border trade and private-sector investment opportunities in two neighbouring regions alon...

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What we do?

UNDP WACA is at the forefront of accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 24 countries across West and Central Africa. Our multidimensional approach encompasses promoting good governance, fostering sustainable livelihoods, tackling climate change, enhancing community resilience, driving structural transformation, and eradicating poverty.

Through a tailored blend of strategic policy support, innovative programming, robust partnerships, and comprehensive capacity-building initiatives, UNDP WACA plays a pivotal role in shaping a more resilient and prosperous future for the sub-region.

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Women's Voices at the Heart of Stabilization

As we celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March 2024, these pages illustrate a few of the inspirational stories of women who have engaged in or been impacted by the United Nations Development Programme’s Regional Stabilization Programme. These stories share how we and our partners are striding forward to realize a better region for women and girls — one of equality and empowerment because when women participate and lead, communities thrive, and sustainable peace and stability become a lived reality.

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UNDP WACA | Annual Report 2022

Our UNDP WACA 2022 Annual Report explores the intricate nature of our work in 24 countries, where we continue to see glimmers of optimism in several communities through some of our combined efforts.

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4th Lake Chad Basin Governors Forum
4th Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum Concludes with Commitments to Scale Up Joint Stabilisation, Recovery and Resilience Efforts in the Lake Chad Basin

The 4th Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum concludes with commitments to enhancing joint efforts towards stabilising the region, promoting peace, and fostering sustainable development.

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Future of Governance in the Sahel Report: Inception Workshop

This inception workshop will convene all authors and contributors to agree on the approach and editorial policy and present peer-reviewed chapters before publication.

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4th Governor's Forum: UN Assistant Secretary General and UNDP Director for Regional Bureau for Africa, Ahunna Eziakonwa's closing remarks

4th Governor's Forum: UN Assistant Secretary-General and UNDP Director for Regional Bureau for Africa, Ahunna Eziakonwa's closing remarks

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4th Lake Chad Basin Governors' Forum

The 4th Lake Chad Basin Governors' Forum seeks to examine options for localised and comprehensive solutions that address climate security and conflict while interrogating the dynamics between farmers and herders towards long-term sustainable solutions.

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West and Central Africa at a Glance

24

Countries supported

579

Million people living in West and Central Africa

130

Million people are in need of development assistance in the Sahel alone

2.6°C

Increase in temperature is expected by 2050

53%

of people living in the WACA region live in rural areas

$3.6

Billion is needed to support the regeneration of the Sahel

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