ACCESS4ALL Group

One successful CBA in my community is that of Tree planting to mitigate the negative impacts of climate change. This initiative was launched by the Local Council to see that Environmental Friendly Trees are planted, the community took it personal after learning about the benefits.

People gathered on days and planted trees along water areas, reaforestation was widely carried out. This led to great reduction in water shortages as these trees where friendly to the environment.

These practices are connected to local transitions in that in the past, tree especially rafia was seen as producer of water which our forefathers usually plant them and sooner water emerged in those areas.

One challenge that has been addressed is water scarcity and reduction of green house gases into the atmosphere as a result of these trees.

In the heart of Baidoa, Somalia, where droughts, erratic rainfall, and land degradation continuously threaten livelihoods, COOPI – Cooperazione Internazionale has been working with rural and pre-urban villages to strengthen resilience, with the project "Water to Resilience Gains in Somalia 2 Year Program" in collaboration with SomReP and funded by Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). Against a backdrop of climate uncertainty and fragile community systems, 11 villages came together to participate in a Community Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) training.

Represents community values

The CAAP equipped local committees with the knowledge and skills to prepare for climate risks. It also brought together diverse community representatives to design tailored solutions.

The plan also developed Early Warning System (EWS) committees that relied on traditional methods such as observing natural indicators (animal behavior, tree flowering, wind direction, and water levels) and drawing on elders’ councils to interpret seasonal patterns,

Addresses challenges

Action…

1. What strategies or tools are most effective for stakeholder identification and mapping?• A useful strategy is stakeholder mapping, which identifies all groups affected by a project and categorizes them based on their influence and interest. The Power–Interest Matrix is commonly used to determine which stakeholders require close engagement and which require periodic communication.• In climate resilience projects in Ghana, involving traditional authorities, community leaders, local government assemblies, NGOs, and local residents early in the planning stage helps ensure that all relevant actors are identified.

2. How can negotiation and communication skills help manage conflicting stakeholder interests?• Effective negotiation and transparent communication help stakeholders understand each other’s concerns and find mutually beneficial solutions.• Techniques such as active listening, clear information sharing, and consensus building can reduce conflict and build trust among stakeholders.• For example, when coastal protection projects affect fishing areas, dialogue between community members, government agencies, and project developers…

SMART Objective

Implement mangrove restoration initiatives in five flood-prone rural villages in northern Bangladesh by June 2027.

Specific: What exactly will you do?

Planting of mangrove trees to restore ecosystem.

Measurable: How will you track progress?

Quarterly follow up and data collection on progress made.