Sustainable ecosystems and the responsible management of natural resources are required for human wellbeing and economic growth. Cowater International’s integrated approach to natural resource management adapts to diverse contexts, fosters inclusive governance, and ensures equitable access to resources. Specifically, we develop national online systems for environmental impact assessments that streamline licensing processes while enabling greater citizen participation; conduct strategic environmental assessments to identify sustainable approaches to land use; and support national governments in designing effective programmes for the use of climate finance. By providing support to natural resource planning and policymaking that is “climate smart”; creating and leveraging opportunities for advocacy and engagement; promoting gender-mainstreaming in national environment and climate planning; and conducting infrastructure assessments, we strive to contribute to resilient long-term development.
Related Projects
- Complementary support for strengthening the food security and nutrition sector and sustainable agricultural development in Niger - The overall objective of the project is to support the efforts of the Government of the Republic of Niger to eradicate poverty, promote sustainable and inclusive growth and consolidate and […]
- Development of a Regional Gender Strategy and Action Plan (GSAP) - Cowater was contracted to work with four African Regional Development Organisations (SADC, ECCAS, ECOWAS and IGAD) to develop Gender Strategies and Action Plans (GSAP) for disaster risk reduction, recognizing the […]
Agricultural Support Services - The “Agricultural Support Services” project is a four-year funded by the Millennium Challenge Account Niger. The mandate is part of the Niger’s Compact, “Irrigation and Access to Market Project” and […]
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Integrating project implementation knowledge in Indonesia in ongoing operations - Peter Walton, former Director of NSLIC/NSELRED Project (National Support for Local Investment Climates/National Support for Enhancing Local and Regional Economic Development), joined Cowater International staff across our four hubs to explore […]
Stemming the Sand – The Central Sahel’s Battle for Sustainability - Author: Mark Redwood, Executive Director, SPARC Programme The Central Sahel region, encompassing Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, is facing an unprecedented convergence of challenges. Climate change, ongoing conflict, desertification, and […]
New funding from IDRC will help better inform policy options to address food price shocks in Africa’s fragile contexts - OTTAWA, March 23, 2023 – The Supporting Pastoralism and Agriculture in Recurrent and Protracted Crises (SPARC) Programme, funded by UK Aid through the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), […]
