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A pathway to adapting to climate change in drylands

A pathway to adapting to climate change in drylands

Overall objective

The overall objective of the AVACLIM project was to contribute to the development of agroecology in dryland areas, as a tool for climate change adaptation and mitigation, and to enhance long-term food security. This objective will be achieved through improved stakeholder interventions, as well as science-based advocacy for public policies that support the development of agroecology.

Specific intervention area

The AVACLIM project is a multi-country initiative: the main areas of operation were spread across various regions of Brazil, Morocco, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, South Africa and India.

Project objectives
  • To build the capacity of those involved in agroecology by organising exchanges of experience and fostering joint reflection, both at national and international level, drawing in particular on the analysis of agroecological initiatives.
  • To evaluate agroecological initiatives across 14 regions (7 countries), with a view to (i) identifying and measuring the outcomes and impacts of agroecological practices in environmental, agronomic, economic and social terms, and (ii) identifying and analysing the key factors driving their development and success.
  • To develop and implement evidence-based advocacy initiatives, drawing in particular on the evaluation of agroecological initiatives, with a view to promoting public policies that support agroecology at both national and international levels
  • Develop and implement knowledge-sharing and communication initiatives to foster internal momentum within the project and disseminate the results achieved to various target audiences
Key figures
163

organisations have joined the Agroecological Communities of Practice in AVACLIM’s partner countries

7

videos showcasing agroecological practices and 1 multi-country advocacy video

3

webinars open to the general public organised by the project, with a total of over 100 participants

6

press conferences held in partner countries

Main activities carried out
  • Establishment and facilitation of a country-specific agroecological community of practice;
  • Characterisation of agroecological initiatives and creation of initiative fact sheets;
  • Development of a multi-criteria assessment method for the impacts of agroecology, applied to 14 initiatives within the project;
  • Organising national advocacy workshops and participating in international events (UNCCD COP15, ALASRU, SRI, SOCLA, ESA, etc.)
  • Development of communication materials, including a total of eight videos illustrating innovative agroecological practices;
  • Organising activities to share experiences within communities of practice (site visits, webinars, etc.)
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Acronym​

AVACLIM

Country and/or area of intervention

Brazil, Morocco, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, South Africa, India

Project date

2019 - 2023

Coordinator

Centre d'Actions et de Réalisations Internationales

Budget

3 100 000 €

Partners

Agrisud International , ARFA , Both Ends , CAATINGA , EMG , ENDA Pronat , GBS , IRD , ISD

Financial backers

FFEM , GEF
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