Project ID 216ZIM2000

The overall objective of the project is to reduce the vulnerability of communities in the Chimanimani and Chipinge Districts to natural disasters, such as floods, droughts and landslides; and to enhance water resource management as well as ecosystem services in response to the uncertainty of future climate change. The establishment of a new Biosphere Reserve as part of the project has the objective to ensure longer term sustainable development to further build resilience to anticipated negative climatic impacts.

  • Completed

USD 532,400

Total Project Budget

USD 519,040

Total Incurred Expenditures

Progress

Completed
Start Date 2021.03.15
End Date 2022.06.30
100%

Geographical Scope and Beneficiaries

Country Allocation

Financial plan

Type of Funding Uses of Funding Sources of Funding Project Budget (USD) Incurred Expenditures (USD)
UNOPS
United Nations Office for Project Services

Project contributes to

Contribution to UNESCO Results Framework 2022-2025
Sector: Natural sciences
Outcome 3 - Enhance knowledge for climate action, biodiversity, water and ocean management, and disaster risk reduction Output: 3.SC1 - Inclusive knowledge and capacities of Member States strengthened to advance and apply science for sustainable management of natural resources, ecosystem and biodiversity conservation and restoration, and disaster risk resilience
Intersectoral
Outcome 3 - Enhance knowledge for climate action, biodiversity, water and ocean management, and disaster risk reduction Output: 3.IP2 - Environmental education strengthened to equip learners to address global environmental challenges
Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals
  • 50%
  • 50%
UNESCO Global Priorities and Priority Groups
  • Gender Equality | 10%
  • Youth | 10%
  • Priority Africa | 100%