Project ID 513SAF2003

The severe impacts of droughts in South Africa over the last decade highlight the vulnerability of the country to water scarcity, which is expected to worsen as a result of climate change. The project addresses this challenge by introducing a novel bottom-up approach to climate change adaptation, providing an adequate planning pathway for decision making at the local, regional and national level. In combination with adequate monitoring and early warning tools, climate informed decision-making is significantly facilitated. Targeted training and technology transfer will further enable the development of effective ecosystem-based adaptation strategies, with active community participation.

  • On-going

USD 1,743,133

Total Project Budget

USD 885,943

Total Incurred Expenditures

Progress

On-going
Start Date 2021.01.01
End Date 2023.12.31
51%
Benchmark as of 2023.06.30

Geographical Scope and Beneficiaries

Country Allocation

Contributors

Financial plan

Type of Funding Uses of Funding Sources of Funding Project Budget (USD) Incurred Expenditures (USD)
Voluntary Contribution - Tightly Earmarked Natural sciences Belgium 1,743,133 885,943

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.SC2 - Water science, innovation, education, management, cooperation and governance bolstered for a water secure world in a changing environment
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
  • 30%
  • 10%
  • 50%
  • 10%
UNESCO Global Priorities and Priority Groups
  • Gender Equality | 15%
  • Youth | 15%
  • Priority Africa | 100%