Climate Adaptation in West Africa: Strategies, Practices, and Initiatives: Factsheets

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Climate Adaptation in West Africa: Strategies, Practices, and Initiatives: Factsheets

As part of the Climate Adaptation project in West Africa , APRI has prepared factsheets that summarize the findings of the mapping of climate change action landscape in Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal.

By APRI

Published on Feb 20, 2023

Ghana Factsheet

Ghana has developed Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) alongside national and local strategies and initiatives that support climate action as part of its commitment to the Paris Agreement. This factsheet provides a summary of Ghana’s climate change adaptation priority sectors, initiatives, and strategies. The factsheet is based on the mapping of the climate change action landscape conducted in the context of the project: “Climate Adaptation Strategies, Practices, and Initiatives: Issues and Pathways in Ghana".

Nigeria Factsheet

Nigeria has developed Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) alongside national and local strategies and initiatives that support climate action as part of its commitment to the Paris Agreement. This factsheet provides a summary of Nigeria’s climate change adaptation priority sectors, goals, and strategies. The factsheet is based on the mapping of the climate change action landscape conducted in the context of the project: “Climate Adaptation Strategies, Practices, and Initiatives: Issues and Pathways in Nigeria”.

Senegal Factsheet

Senegal has developed Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) alongside national and local strategies and initiatives that support climate action as part of its commitment to the Paris Agreement. This factsheet provides a summary of Senegal’s climate change adaptation priority sectors, initiatives, and strategies. The factsheet is based on the mapping of the climate change action landscape conducted in the context of the project: “Climate Adaptation Strategies, Practices, and Initiatives: Issues and Pathways in Senegal”.

Acknowledgements

APRI would like to acknowledge and thank Dr. Olumide Abimbola (Executive Director, APRI), Dr. Grace Mbungu (Senior Fellow and Head of Climate Change Program, APRI), Isabella Roberts (Junior Fellow and Project Coordinator, APRI), Maite Iriarte Arrieta (Project Intern, APRI), and Simone Cupido (Project Intern, APRI) for their for their leadership, guidance, support, and contributions to this project.

We would also like to thank Dr. Albert Arhin (Senior Fellow and Project Researcher Ghana, APRI), Dr. Hemen Butu (Former Senior Fellow, APRI), Dr. Chukwueloka Okeke (Senior Fellow and Project Researcher Nigeria, APRI), and Dr. Ibrahima Sy (Senior Fellow and Project Researcher Senegal, APRI).

APRI does not take institutional positions on public policy issues. The views expressed in publications are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of APRI, its staff, or its board.