CONCLUSION AND HIGHLIGHTS

CONCLUSION

AND HIGHLIGHTS

A €38M mixed funding (loan and grant) from AFD has been granted for the "Reinventing the Ganvie lake village" project. It will be a reference not only in terms of improving the living conditions of populations who live in lakeside areas, developing and diversifying local resources, but also in the involvement of civil society in environmental preservation.

A €38M mixed funding (loan and grant) from AFD has been granted for the "Reinventing the Ganvie lake village" project.

It will be a reference not only in terms of improving the living conditions of populations who live in lakeside areas, developing and diversifying local resources, but also in the involvement of civil society in environmental preservation.

This study was made in concertation with the civil society and NGOs, which enabled a detailed knowledge of the territory and its vulnerabilities, as well as the formulation of concrete solutions to be implemented "for and with" the inhabitants.

Priority infrastructures were thus defined via a short-, medium- and long-term action plan, to:

This study was made in concertation with the civil society and NGOs, which enabled a detailed knowledge of the territory and its vulnerabilities, as well as the formulation of concrete solutions to be implemented "for and with" the inhabitants.

Priority infrastructures were thus defined via a short-, medium- and long-term action plan, to:

The study helped to further develop the parameters that will inform the selection and design of infrastructures, as well as the standards for an urban planning resilient to climate change.

The valorisation and diversification of the lake's resources and the preservation of livelihoods, particularly for women who often work with the lake, were major points of concern. For example, the management and development of the water hyacinth, an invasive species, is handled by NGOs with direct involvement of local women.

The study helped to further develop the parameters that will inform the selection and design of infrastructures, as well as the standards for an urban planning resilient to climate change.

The valorisation and diversification of the lake's resources and the preservation of livelihoods, particularly for women who often work with the lake, were major points of concern. For example, the management and development of the water hyacinth, an invasive species, is handled by NGOs with direct involvement of local women.

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Ganvie through the construction of a flood-resistant road serving the north of the village, a logistics platform, as well as the rehabilitation of the Abomey-Calavi pier, the construction of pedestrian crossings and the dredging of channels,

Ganvie lake areas to the national electricity network and drinking water supply, rehabilitate communal/public areas, including the Maison de la Francophonie, in order to strengthen the village center,

capacity so that these facilities are managed by local stakeholders.

RESULTS

Identification of all existing risks to which the territory and populations are subject (and their aggravating factors),

Modeling of the possible impacts of the existing risks, and of long-term climate change risks on the project areas (vulnerability matrix),

Identification of the existing solutions to reduce the proliferation of water hyacinth,

Assessment of the project contribution to climate change adaptation.

Identification of all existing risks to which the territory and populations are subject (and their aggravating factors),

Modeling of the possible impacts of the existing risks, and of long-term climate change risks on the project areas (vulnerability matrix),

Identification of the existing solutions to reduce the proliferation of water hyacinth,

Assessment of the project contribution to climate change adaptation

Carry out of a complementary diagnosis to the existing feasibility study, including:

Analysis of the communities living in Ganvie

Urban analysis of housing and urban services management

Socio-economic analysis

Multi-criteria analysis of climate risks and vulnerabilities

Analysis of the communities living in Ganvie

Urban analysis of housing and urban services management

Socio-economic analysis

Multi-criteria analysis of climate risks and vulnerabilities

Conduct environmental and social due diligence on the proposed investment project

The latter includes:

1. General objectives of the study

Proposed concrete recommendations for the protection of Lake Nokoué’s biodiversity (mangroves and fauna, especially birds)

3. Achievements in the field of biodiversity

Planned recommendations to reduce urban vulnerabilities to climate change, according to hazards exposure,

Produced a risk vulnerability map (climate and others) to improve project design,

Identified infrastructure and investment needs to protect property,

Prescribed building regulations that consider local climate conditions and anticipate changes,

Proposed of a prioritised list of interventions for urban services (drinking water, sanitation, electricity, waste) and facilities, resilient to risks and climate hazards,

Recommended measures to institutions in order to improve their capacities for preventive management of climate change impacts and emergency management of natural disasters,

Proposed a capacity-building plan including climate risk management.

Planned recommendations to reduce urban vulnerabilities to climate change, according to hazards exposure,

Produced a risk vulnerability map (climate and others) to improve project design,

Identified infrastructure and investment needs to protect property,

Prescribed building regulations that consider local climate conditions and anticipate changes,

Proposed of a prioritised list of interventions for urban services (drinking water, sanitation, electricity, waste) and facilities, resilient to risks and climate hazards,

Recommended measures to institutions in order to improve their capacities for preventive management of climate change impacts and emergency management of natural disasters,

Proposed a capacity-building plan including climate risk management.

2. Achievements in terms of adaptation

OUTPUTS OF THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

AFD mobilised CICLIA for a complementary feasibility study within the framework of the development project for Ganvie lake village (and the commune of So-Âva it is attached to), instigated by the National Agency for Heritage Promotion and Tourism Development (ANPT).

AFD mobilised CICLIA for

a complementary feasibility study within the framework of the development project for Ganvie lake village (and the commune of So-Âva it is attached to), instigated by the National Agency for Heritage Promotion and Tourism Development (ANPT).

Massive floods periodically affect the lake village, impacting access roads, facilities, housing, water resources and biodiversity.

Aware of its vulnerability, Benin made strong commitments in its Country Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), ahead of COP 21, and was leader of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in the 2015 negotiations. These commitments include the protection of coastal zones against sea level rise, strengthening of local governance in terms of financing climate change adaptation, and capacity-building for climate observation. Benin is also committed to the economic development of its territory and to improving the living conditions of its people through sustainable urban planning.

Massive floods periodically affect the lake village, impacting access roads, facilities, housing, water resources and biodiversity.

Aware of its vulnerability, Benin made strong commitments in its Country Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), ahead of COP 21, and was leader of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in the 2015 negotiations.

These commitments include the protection of coastal zones against sea level rise, strengthening of local governance in terms of financing climate change adaptation, and capacity-building for climate observation.

Benin is also committed to the economic development of its territory and to improving the living conditions of its people through sustainable urban planning.

Created in the 17 th century by the Tofinu people, the lake village of Ganvie is located on Lake Nokoué, at the heart of a complex aquatic ecosystem. With its typical architecture (huts on stilts) and unique way of life, Ganvie has become an emblematic cultural site of Benin, listed on the UNESCO's World Heritage Tentative List.

Although Ganvie, nicknamed the "Venice of Africa", offers strong potential for tourism development, its development and the living conditions remain precarious. Due to the absence of urban planning, the village is isolated and doesn’t have the public services and infrastructures it requires. Lake Nokoué is a major ecosystem for southern Benin, which is highly dependent on the impacts of climate change.

Created in the 17 th century by the Tofinu people, the lake village of Ganvie is located on Lake Nokoué, at the heart of a complex aquatic ecosystem. With its typical architecture (huts on stilts) and unique way of life, Ganvie has become an emblematic cultural site of Benin, listed on the UNESCO's World Heritage Tentative List.

Although Ganvie, nicknamed the "Venice of Africa", offers strong potential for tourism development, its development and the living conditions remain precarious. Due to the absence of urban planning, the village is isolated and doesn’t have the public services and infrastructures it requires. Lake Nokoué is a major ecosystem for southern Benin, which is highly dependent on the impacts of climate change.