Strengthening Local Advocacy Against Climate Change (SLAACC)

The SLAACC project focuses on tackling the escalating effects of climate change in the Enyigba and Abofia Edda communities of Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Although these communities possess valuable traditional knowledge, they encounter obstacles in adopting sustainable practices such as organic farming and biogas production, which increases their vulnerability. With support from the iGST West African Hub, the project aims to strengthen climate resilience by offering training, promoting tree planting, and improving access to clean water and renewable energy.

Specific objectives

• Build community resilience by providing training on organic farming and agroforestry practices, ensuring sustainable land management and food security.
• Reduce reliance on wood for cooking by training 10 households on biogas production and installing biogas stoves, fostering renewable energy use.
• Mitigate climate change impacts by planting indigenous crop trees, enhancing biodiversity and carbon sequestration.
• Improve water access and address water stress by installing a hand-pump borehole in the Okposi Umuogharu community, ensuring reliable water supply for daily and agricultural needs.

Outcomes

Sustainable Agriculture in the region

Training in organic farming and agroforestry practices improves food security, promotes sustainable land management, and increases agricultural productivity.

Reduced Deforestation

Households transition from wood fuels to biogas stoves, decreasing reliance on forest resources and lowering carbon emissions.

Improved Biodiversity

Planting indigenous crop trees enhances biodiversity, supports ecosystems, and contributes to carbon sequestration.

Reliable Water Access

The installation of a hand-pump borehole provides the Okposi Umuogharu community with sustainable access to clean water, addressing water stress and supporting livelihoods.

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Empowering Communities with Organic Farming and Agroforestry for Enhanced Food Security, Sustainable Land Management, and Increased Agricultural Productivity