Empowering women and young agricultural entrepreneurs to make their own economic choices and adapt to climate change (Progresar +)
Cooperative Development Organisation
Implementing Partners and Organisations
Conservation International
Geographic scope
Americas: Colombia
Budget
$ 11,860,000
€ 10 200 000
Donor(s)
Bilateral Aid: Global Affairs Canada
Sector(s)
Agriculture & Fisheries, Climate & Environment, Rural Development
Type of Activity
Technical Assistance & Advisory, Training & Capacity Building
Summary
The Progresar + project aims to increase climate change adaptation and the economic well-being of women and young agricultural entrepreneurs in the Amazon region of Colombia and Ecuador. It focuses on rural, youth, indigenous and other vulnerable communities. The project makes it easier for women and youth to access the financial, technical and technological resources needed to adopt resilient agricultural practices, such as climate-smart and nature-based agroforestry solutions.
Impact on SDGs
SDG2 - Zero Hunger
SDG8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG13 - Climate Action