Africa Programs Femmes en Action Cliquez ici pour voir cette page en français. Climate change is inescapable. And its impacts disproportionately affect women. But women are adaptable, resilient, and capable of building a better future. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, particularly in the provinces of North Kivu and South Kivu – where agriculture, forestry, health, housing, and fragile ecosystems have been impacted by climate change – adaptation to climate change is an urgent issue. And women are stepping up to create lasting change. This project aims to support women to become more resilient to climate change, and to contribute to the conservation and restoration of natural spaces. Drawing on the expertise of numerous partners, this project also aims to improve food security, sustainable livelihoods, and living conditions for women. We’re collaborating on this project with Fondation Paul Gérin-Lajoie, and working together with our Congolese partners – Institut Jane Goodall République Démocratique du Congo, Plate-forme Diobass au Kivu, Pilier aux Femmes Vulnérables Actives, Caritas Développement Goma, and Coalition des Femmes Leaders pour l’Environnement et le Développement Durable. This project is funded in partnership with the Government of Canada, through Global Affairs Canada. Community-Centered Conservation, Community-Driven Solutions Ensuring women and communities have the resources and supports they need to become more resilient to climate change and its impacts. Supporting women and young girls to contribute to forest conservation, particularly by integrating nature-based solutions. Improving food security, incomes, and living conditions for women – and strengthening their land and environmental rights. Strengthening the resilience of women and young girls in the face of intersecting economic, climate, and security crises. Goals Supporting and empowering 4500 women in agricultural, literacy, and leadership strengthening activities. Conserving and restoring 4000ha of natural spaces across the provinces of North and South Kivu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Because so many women are on the front line of the climate change fight, they’re uniquely situated to be agents of change. Dr. Jane Goodall Explore Related Content Issue Learn About Climate Change Studies show we have less than a decade to prevent temperatures from rising more than 1.5 degrees. Anything more would be catastrophic. As a global community, we are not on track to hit that target. Learn More Hope & Inspiration Jane Has a Podcast The Hopecast has been downloaded by millions of people since it launched in the middle of the pandemic. Listen to Jane have fireside chats with the people who inspire and motivate her every day. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Listen now Resources Download Our Climate Change Curriculum Guide Bring deeper climate change knowledge into your classroom, family home, or just to be more informed next time it comes up in conversation. The guide has been developed with experts from across the JGI Canada network. Read Support projects like this that aim to improve climate resilience, and that contribute to the conservation and restoration of natural spaces. Donate Today This project is funded in partnership with the Government of Canada, through Global Affairs Canada, and done in collaboration with Fondation Paul Gérin-Lajoie.
