NEWMAP-EIB Briefing

Nigeria Climate Adaptation, Erosion and Watershed Project

Concept Note Teaser: Adaptation Fund (AF) - Abia NEWMAP-EIB (Enhanced Draft)

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Project Title: Enhancing Community-Based Adaptation and Ecosystem Resilience in Erosion-Prone Areas of Abia State, Nigeria

Executing Entity: Abia State Government (via NEWMAP-EIB SPMU)

Implementing Entity: [To be identified - e.g., National Implementing Entity for AF in Nigeria, or MIE like UNOPS]

Date: May 2025

AF Funding Requested: USD 5 - 10 Million (Positioned within the overall ~$20M grant need identified for the broader NEWMAP-EIB program)

Project Duration: [e.g., 4 Years]

1. Project Objective & Context

  • Objective: To increase the adaptive capacity of vulnerable communities in Abia State facing severe gully erosion by implementing community-led nature-based solutions (NbS), strengthening local institutions, diversifying climate-resilient livelihoods, and enhancing local knowledge management.
  • Problem Statement: Gully erosion, intensified by climate change, disproportionately affects rural communities in Abia State, destroying farmland, damaging infrastructure, limiting access to resources, and threatening lives (NEWMAP Phase 1 protected ~7,560 people). While the larger NEWMAP-EIB program (€175M EIB + NGN 1Bn State) addresses major engineering works, targeted AF funding is crucial to empower communities for localized, sustainable adaptation actions, contributing to the overall ~$65M program need.
  • Alignment: Directly addresses AF objectives by focusing on concrete adaptation actions for vulnerable communities. Complements the ongoing NEWMAP-EIB project and aligns with Nigeria’s NDC and National Adaptation Plan Framework.

2. Project Description & Activities

  • Component 1: Community-Led Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) for Localized Erosion Control:
    • Activity 1.1: Establish/strengthen Community Watershed Management Committees (CWMCs) in [e.g., 10-15] target communities near priority erosion sites.
    • Activity 1.2: Provide training and resources (tools, seedlings) for CWMCs to implement localized NbS (e.g., contour bunding, small check dams using local materials, community tree planting, vetiver grass nurseries) contributing to land restoration targets (e.g., contributing portion of 80ha+).
    • Activity 1.3: Develop and implement community-based maintenance plans for NbS interventions.
  • Component 2: Climate-Resilient Livelihood Diversification:
    • Activity 2.1: Support [Number, e.g., 2,000-3,000] households in adopting climate-resilient agricultural techniques (e.g., drought-tolerant crops, improved water harvesting, climate information services).
    • Activity 2.2: Promote alternative income-generating activities linked to NbS (e.g., beekeeping, sustainable harvesting of non-timber forest products, nursery businesses).
    • Activity 2.3: Enhance access to climate information and early warning systems tailored for local farmers.
  • Component 3: Knowledge Management and Capacity Building:
    • Activity 3.1: Document and share lessons learned from community-led NbS and adaptation practices through participatory methods.
    • Activity 3.2: Build capacity of local government extension workers and CWMCs to integrate climate adaptation into local planning.
    • Activity 3.3: Facilitate peer-to-peer learning exchanges between participating communities and link with NEWMAP-EIB’s broader knowledge platform.

3. Budget Split (Indicative - for a $5M AF Request Example)

Component AF Funding (USD) Co-Financing (USD) Total (USD)
1. Community-Led NbS 2,500,000 [Specify Source/Amt]
2. Resilient Livelihoods 1,500,000 [Specify Source/Amt]
3. Knowledge Management & Capacity Building 500,000 [Specify Source/Amt]
Project Management & M&E 500,000 [Specify Source/Amt]
Total 5,000,000 [Sum Co-Finance]
  • (Note: Budget needs scaling if requesting closer to $10M. Co-financing sources need detailed identification - State Govt in-kind/cash, NEWMAP-EIB leverage, community contributions)

4. MRV Approach (Focus on Community & Adaptation)

  • Focus: Participatory monitoring of adaptation outcomes (reduced vulnerability, increased resilience) and NbS effectiveness at the community level, aligned with AF results framework.
  • Methodology:
    • Community-Based Monitoring: CWMCs trained to collect agreed indicators (e.g., area revegetated, reduction in visible soil loss, households adopting resilient practices, income diversification) using simple tools (forms, mobile apps).
    • Qualitative Assessment: Regular focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and outcome mapping to capture changes in adaptive capacity, livelihood resilience, and community empowerment.
    • Integration with NEWMAP-EIB MRV: Community data will complement the broader digital MRV system (ground-truthing, local context) where feasible.
    • Gender-Sensitive Indicators: Specific tracking of benefits for women and vulnerable groups.

5. Co-Finance Matrix (Indicative)

Co-Financier Type (Grant/Loan/In-Kind) Amount (USD) Status (Confirmed/Expected)
Abia State Government In-Kind (Staff, Logistics) [Estimate Value] Confirmed
Abia State Government Cash (Pro-rata Counterpart) [Estimate Value, NGN->USD] Confirmed (500M)/Pipeline(500M)
NEWMAP-EIB (Leveraged Activities) In-Kind (Technical Support) [Estimate Value] Confirmed
Community Contributions In-Kind (Labour, Land) [Estimate Value] Expected
[Other Potential Partners, e.g., GCF] [Grant/…] [Amount] [Expected/…]
Total Co-Financing [Sum Co-Finance]

6. Expected Impact & Sustainability

  • Increased adaptive capacity and reduced climate vulnerability for [Number, e.g., 2,000-3,000] households in highly erosion-prone areas.
  • Improved management and stabilization of localized erosion hotspots through community-led NbS, contributing to broader watershed health.
  • Diversified and more climate-resilient livelihoods, particularly for women and youth.
  • Strengthened local institutions (CWMCs) empowered for sustained adaptation action beyond the project lifespan.
  • Valuable knowledge generated and shared on effective community-based adaptation practices in the context of severe erosion.