NEWMAP-EIB Briefing

Nigeria Climate Adaptation, Erosion and Watershed Project

One-Page Donor Brief: Abia NEWMAP-EIB (Enhanced Draft Content)

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Headline: Invest in Climate Resilience: Partner with Abia NEWMAP-EIB to Combat Erosion & Protect Lives

Introduction: Abia State faces an urgent crisis from devastating gully erosion, threatening communities, infrastructure, and livelihoods, intensified by climate change. The European Investment Bank Assisted Nigeria Climate Adaptation-Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB) offers a proven, investment-ready solution. Building on the success of NEWMAP Phase 1 (which protected ~7,560 lives), we employ an integrated approach combining engineering, nature-based solutions (NbS), and robust digital MRV to deliver lasting impact.

The Challenge: Scale & Urgency

  • ~72 Severe Sites Identified: Across 14 Local Government Areas (LGAs).
  • ~60% Require URGENT ACTION: (~43 sites) posing immediate threats.
  • High-Risk LGAs: Umuahia North, Isiala-Ngwa North, Bende show highest concentration.
  • Impact: Loss of land, damaged infrastructure, disrupted agriculture, community displacement.

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Our Solution: Proven & Integrated

  • NEWMAP Phase 1 Success (2013-2022):
    • 5 Major Sites Remediated
    • 50.66 Ha Land Reclaimed
    • ~7,560 Lives Protected (1,890 Households)
    • 1,466 People Trained (Livelihoods)
  • NEWMAP-EIB Approach (2024-2029):
    • Robust Engineering + Scalable NbS (Carbon Co-benefits)
    • Community-Centric Livelihood Support
    • Cutting-Edge Digital MRV for Transparency & Impact Tracking

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Investment Readiness & Opportunity

  • Strong Governance: EIB/UNOPS framework + Experienced State PMU.
  • Significant State Commitment: NGN 1 Billion Total Counterpart (500M secured in account, 500M pipeline).
  • Initial EIB Funding: €175 Million envelope secured.
  • Identified Funding Need: ~US $65 Million required to address all urgent sites & scale interventions (Grants ~$20M, Concessional Loan ~$40M, Carbon ~$5M).
  • Investment Delivers: Climate Adaptation, Mitigation (Carbon), Disaster Risk Reduction, SDG Alignment.

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The Ask: We seek strategic partners to join Abia’s blended finance coalition and bridge the ~US $65 Million funding gap. Your investment protects vulnerable populations, restores ecosystems, and builds a climate-resilient future.

  • Example: A $10M grant can fix 15 critical gullies, re-green 80 ha, and climate-proof 5,000 people.

Contact: Mr. Ikechukwu Ukaegbu State Project Coordinator, Abia NEWMAP-EIB Ikechukwu.Ukaegbu@abiastate.gov.ng abianewmap-eib.com

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