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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

Key Tags

Entrepreneurship, Environment