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Strengthening food security and adaptation to climate change

Cooperative Development Organisation

Implementing Partners and Organisations

Union nacional de agricultores y ganaderos

Period of Implementation

January 2018 - December 2022

Geographic scope

Americas: Nicaragua

Budget

$ 75,450
€ 71 857

Sector(s)

Agriculture & Fisheries

Type of Activity

Governance and Organizational Strengthening, Value Chains / Socioeconomic Circuits

Summary

The objective will be achieved as follow: 1: UNAG and 14 grassroots organisations adopt and implement equal rights and opportunities 2: 900 women improve their income by improving their productive capacities, generating added value and their participation in marketing channels 3: 2,324 producers increase the production of better quality food, manage and reduce the risks of climate change. UNAG develops advocacy capacities for better management and participation in decision-making spaces, to influence public policies that affect the productive sector with an emphasis on women as well as the search for resources for its sustainability.

Project Objectives

The objective is to promote the socio-economic development of peasant organisations in a fairer and more equitable manner.

Impact on SDGs

SDG2 - Zero Hunger
SDG10 - Reduced Inequalities

Key Tags

Food Security, Inequalities