Western Africa
Sierra Leone passes globally unprecedented legislation related to climate and the environment
9 August 2022
Freetown, August 8, 2022 – Sierra Leone’s Parliament has passed two groundbreaking bills that transform communities’ ability to protect their land rights and the environment. The new legislation serves as a model for the rest of the world. Passed by unanimous votes, the Customary Land Rights and…
Climate change drowning West African coastline
22 July 2022
Erosion and tidal surges are threatening fishing communities in West Africa. As a result, many people are fleeing inland — losing their livelihoods. The sea has already encroached two meters into the country's interior. Rising sea levels threaten many fishing communities in West Africa…
Informal real-estate business in West Africa
7 December 2021
© Irit Eguavoen The informal real-estate market is booming: courtyard accommodation in Abidjan. © Irit Eguavoen Advertising for rental properties in Abidjan. Millions of people in low-income countries’ slum areas live in constant fear of eviction. Informal settlements, however, provide…
Western Africa
projects
Responsible Land Policy in the Ivory Coast
Value: €2,400,000.00
Donors: German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
Responsible Land Policy in Burkina Faso
Value: €6,600,000.00
Donors: German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
Data Story: What makes and breaks achieving women's tenure security
8 March 2023
Celebrating Women's International Day, we take a tour to Sierra Leone and put our lens on specific factors that affect women's perception of being insecured in their lands. This data story is based on fresh data from partner organisations Green Scenery, Resource Equity and the University of…
WORLD BANK CLIMATE WEBINAR | Women’s Land Rights and Access to Results-Based Climate Finance in REDD+ programs
To celebrate International Women’s Day, the Climate Funds Management Unit (SCCFM) will host a discussion of gender equality in results-based climate finance with experts in the field on March 7th.
