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Contribution: International Development Assistance Program

UPA Développement International

$16,000,000.00

Women Pro-Forests: Climate Change Adaptation in the Moyen-Bafing National Park

FY 2022-23 · 2023-03-17

Summary
The Women Pro-Forests: Climate Change Adaptation in the Moyen-Bafing National Park (Guinea) project is the result of a partnership between the Union des producteurs agricoles - Développement international and the Canada Research Chair in Ecological Economics of the University of Quebec in the Outaouais. It is also supported by the Guinean Office of Parks and Reserves, Habitat, WASCAL, Equitas and CONAG-DCF. This project aims to improve the adaptation to climate change of women, young women and their families in the Moyen-Bafing National Park. Achieving this goal depends on the increased adoption of nature-based solutions that support biodiversity for the benefit of women and young women. This project aims to sustainably improve the economic opportunities of beneficiaries from nature-based agroforestry solutions that are climate-smart and respectful of forest biodiversity. It also seeks to improve the inclusive and equitable governance of forest biodiversity to support the adaptation to climate change of women, young vulnerable women and their families. The activities of this project include: (1) supporting community programs for the reforestation of forest corridors and habitats (key biodiversity areas of the action plan of the Moyen-Bafing National Park); (2) supporting civil society organizations and economic interest groups to support services to overcome the barriers to adaptation to climate change linked to unpaid care work; and (3) implementing a training program on feminist climate justice and women’s environmental rights with women and young women, particularly those from civil society organizations, unions and economic interest groups. This project aims to reach 5,000 direct beneficiaries, including 3,500 (70%) women. It plans to reach 800,000 indirect beneficiaries by transferring expertise to central institutions and supporting national advocacy and awareness campaigns. The Malinke and Fulani ethnic groups represent the vast majority of the target populations. Particular attention will also be paid to the fair distribution of the advantages and direct benefits of this project to people from ethnic or marginalized minorities.
Program
International Development Assistance Program
Location
Longueuil | Longueuil, Quebec, Canada
Recipient Type
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Additional Information
Belated reporting
Additional Information (French)
Declaration tardive
Agreement End Date
2026-03-31
Agreement Number
7448750 P011923001
Agreement Start Date
2023-03-17
Agreement Title
Women Pro-Forests: Climate Change Adaptation in the Moyen-Bafing National Park
Agreement Title (French)
Femmes Pro-Forêts : Adaptation aux changements climatiques dans le Parc national du Moyen-Bafing
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$16,000,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
The Women Pro-Forests: Climate Change Adaptation in the Moyen-Bafing National Park (Guinea) project is the result of a partnership between the Union des producteurs agricoles - Développement international and the Canada Research Chair in Ecological Economics of the University of Quebec in the Outaouais. It is also supported by the Guinean Office of Parks and Reserves, Habitat, WASCAL, Equitas and CONAG-DCF. This project aims to improve the adaptation to climate change of women, young women and their families in the Moyen-Bafing National Park. Achieving this goal depends on the increased adoption of nature-based solutions that support biodiversity for the benefit of women and young women. This project aims to sustainably improve the economic opportunities of beneficiaries from nature-based agroforestry solutions that are climate-smart and respectful of forest biodiversity. It also seeks to improve the inclusive and equitable governance of forest biodiversity to support the adaptation to climate change of women, young vulnerable women and their families. The activities of this project include: (1) supporting community programs for the reforestation of forest corridors and habitats (key biodiversity areas of the action plan of the Moyen-Bafing National Park); (2) supporting civil society organizations and economic interest groups to support services to overcome the barriers to adaptation to climate change linked to unpaid care work; and (3) implementing a training program on feminist climate justice and women’s environmental rights with women and young women, particularly those from civil society organizations, unions and economic interest groups. This project aims to reach 5,000 direct beneficiaries, including 3,500 (70%) women. It plans to reach 800,000 indirect beneficiaries by transferring expertise to central institutions and supporting national advocacy and awareness campaigns. The Malinke and Fulani ethnic groups represent the vast majority of the target populations. Particular attention will also be paid to the fair distribution of the advantages and direct benefits of this project to people from ethnic or marginalized minorities.
Description (French)
Le projet Femmes Pro-forêts : Adaptation aux changements climatiques dans le Parc national du Moyen-Bafing (Guinée) est issu d’un partenariat entre l’Union des producteurs agricoles - Développement international et la Chaire de recherche du Canada en économie écologique de l’Université du Québec en Outaouais. Il reçoit aussi l’appui de l’Office guinéen des parcs et des réserves, d’Habitat, de WASCAL, d’Équitas et de CONAG-DCF. Ce projet vise à améliorer l’adaptation aux changements climatiques des femmes, des jeunes femmes et de leur famille dans le Parc national du Moyen-Bafing. La réalisation de cet objectif dépend de l’adoption accrue des solutions fondées sur la nature qui soutiennent la biodiversité au bénéfice des femmes et des jeunes femmes. Ce projet compte améliorer durablement les opportunités économiques des bénéficiaires à partir de solutions agroforestières fondées sur la nature, climato-intelligentes et respectueuses de la biodiversité forestière. Il cherche aussi à améliorer la gouvernance inclusive et équitable de la biodiversité forestière en faveur de l’adaptation des femmes, des jeunes femmes vulnérables et de leur famille aux changements climatiques. Les activités de ce projet comprennent : 1) appuyer les programmes communautaires de reforestation et de restauration des corridors et habitats forestiers (des zones clés de biodiversité du plan d’action du Parc national du Moyen-Bafing); 2) appuyer les organisations de la société civile et les groupes d’intérêt économique pour la mise en place de services de soutien au dépassement des barrières d’adaptation aux changements climatiques liées aux activités de soins non rémunérées; 3) mettre en place un programme de formation sur la justice climatique féministe et les droits environnementaux des femmes auprès des femmes et des jeunes femmes, notamment celles des organisations de la société civile ainsi que des unions et des groupes d’intérêt économique. Ce projet a pour but de rejoindre 5 000 bénéficiaires directs, dont 3 500 (70 %) femmes. Il prévoit rejoindre 800 000 bénéficiaires indirects par le transfert d’expertise aux institutions centrales et l’appui aux campagnes nationales de plaidoyer et de sensibilisation. Les groupes ethniques Malinkés et Peuls représentent la grande majorité des populations cibles. Une attention particulière sera aussi portée à la juste répartition des avantages et des bénéfices directs de ce projet aux personnes originaires des minorités ethniques ou marginalisées.
Expected Results
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) increased adoption by stakeholders of the Moyen-Bafing National Park of nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation that support forest biodiversity for the benefit of women, vulnerable young women and their families; (2) sustainable improvement of economic opportunities for women, young women and their families from nature-based solutions supporting forest biodiversity and climate change adaptation of vulnerable communities; and (3) increased inclusive and equitable governance of forest biodiversity of the Moyen-Bafing National Park that promotes the adaptation to climate change of women, young vulnerable women and their families.
Expected Results (French)
Les résultats escomptés de ce projet comprennent : 1) l’adoption accrue par les parties prenantes du Parc national du Moyen-Bafing de solutions fondées sur la nature pour l’adaptation aux changements climatiques et qui soutiennent la biodiversité forestière au bénéfice des femmes, des jeunes femmes vulnérables et de leur famille; 2) l’amélioration durable des opportunités économiques des femmes, des jeunes femmes et de leur famille à partir des solutions fondées sur la nature soutenant la biodiversité forestière et l’adaptation aux changements climatiques des communautés vulnérables; 3) une gouvernance inclusive et équitable accrue de la biodiversité forestière du Parc national du Moyen-Bafing pour favoriser l’adaptation des femmes, des jeunes femmes vulnérables et de leur famille aux changements climatiques.
Federal Riding
Longueuil--Saint-Hubert
Federal Riding (French)
Longueuil--Saint-Hubert
Federal Riding Number
24043
Organization Code
dfatd-maecd
Organization
Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada
Program Name
International Development Assistance Program
Program Name (French)
Programme d'aide au développement international
Program Purpose
The main purpose on the International Development Assistance Program is to reduce poverty for those living in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in international development.
Program Purpose (French)
L’objectif princial du programme d’aide au développement international du Ministère est de réduire la pauvreté pour les populations qui vivent dans les pays où Affaires mondiales Canada se livre au développement international.
Recipient City
Longueuil | Longueuil
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
UPA Développement International
Recipient Operating Name
UPA Développement international
Recipient Postal Code
J4H 4E7
Recipient Province or Territory
QC
Recipient Type
N
Reference Number
064-2024-2025-Q2-00505