Building Systemic Resilience against Climate Variability and Extremes (ClimBeR)

The "Building Systemic Resilience against Climate Variability and Extremes (ClimBeR)" initiative is designed to transform the climate adaptation capacity of food, land, and water systems in six low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). These countries include Senegal, Morocco, Kenya, Zambia, the Philippines, and Guatemala, all of which face serious climate vulnerabilities such as droughts, floods, and high temperatures. ClimBeR aims to develop and scale social-ecological-technological (SET) bundles to empower approximately 30 million people in the Global South, enhancing their resilience to severe climate impacts. The initiative focuses on supporting women and youth, improving the lives of 5 million women, and promoting sustainable management practices over 22 million hectares of degraded land.

ClimBeR addresses the poor climate adaptation preparedness in LMICs' food and agricultural systems, which suffer from the adverse impacts of climate variability and extremes. By co-designing climate adaptation innovations, the project aims to boost productivity, resilience, and equity within these systems. The initiative leverages global momentum and financial investments towards urgent climate adaptation and mitigation targets. Collaborating with countries committed to the Paris Agreement goals, ClimBeR supports capacity strengthening and mainstreaming innovative climate adaptation solutions. Through these efforts, ClimBeR seeks to create a tipping point that triggers system-wide transformation, enabling these countries to withstand and adapt to the challenges posed by climate change.

Impact

The ClimBeR initiative aims to achieve profound impacts across multiple dimensions crucial for sustainable development in the face of climate change. By focusing on strengthening climate resilience in agriculture and related sectors across six low- and middle-income countries, ClimBeR anticipates significant improvements in nutrition, health, and food security. Through integrated approaches in its work packages, ClimBeR will enhance agricultural productivity and food availability, benefiting millions of vulnerable populations who are disproportionately affected by climate-induced disasters like droughts and floods. By 2030, the initiative aims to directly benefit three million individuals, improving their food security through innovative climate-resilient agricultural practices and technologies.
Additionally, ClimBeR will contribute to poverty reduction, livelihood improvement, and job creation, particularly targeting smallholder farmers and communities at risk of falling into poverty due to climate impacts. By identifying vulnerable regions and promoting sustainable agricultural practices through its work packages, ClimBeR seeks to empower farmers above the poverty line and reduce their exposure to climate risks. The initiative will leverage its outputs to shape policies and attract investments totaling at least US$30 million by 2024, ensuring that climate-resilient agriculture becomes a cornerstone of national development strategies. Through these concerted efforts, ClimBeR aims not only to mitigate the immediate impacts of climate change but also to build long-term resilience, thereby contributing to a more equitable, sustainable, and climate-resilient future for the Global South.

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