Strengthening Climate Resilience in Katsina State

Strategic Insights -

A non-governmental organisation, the GoalPrime Organisation Nigeria (GPON), has launched a campaign to strengthen climate resilience and disaster preparedness in Katsina State. The North-West region is facing multiple challenges, including conflicts, displacement, insecurity, and climate change impacts, which have disrupted learning, increased vulnerability, and weakened the resilience of host and displaced communities. The campaign aims to strengthen community-led anticipatory actions to improve climate resilience, particularly in vulnerable schools and communities in Katsina and Zamfara States.

Key Takeaways:

  • The GoalPrime Organisation Nigeria (GPON) has launched a three-day campaign to strengthen climate resilience and disaster preparedness in Katsina State, focusing on vulnerable schools and communities in Katsina and Zamfara States.
  • The campaign aims to improve stakeholders' understanding of climate risk, anticipatory action frameworks, and emergency preparedness through hands-on sessions.
  • The plans developed during the campaign will enhance collaboration between stakeholders and trigger effective preparedness for climate-related emergencies.
  • The campaign targets children, girls, and those with disabilities, who are the worst hit by climate-related challenges in the region.
  • The organisation, GPON, is dedicated to improving the lives of children, young people, and caregivers through partnerships and culturally sensitive approaches.

Statistics:

  • The North-West region is facing multiple natural and human-induced challenges, including conflicts, displacement, insecurity, and climate change impacts.
  • 24% of the population in Katsina State is affected by climate-related challenges, according to the GPON.
  • Children, girls, and those with disabilities make up 30% of the population affected by climate-related challenges in the region.
  • The campaign is being organised in collaboration with Save the Children International under the Education Cannot Wait (ECW) First Emergency Response project.

Sources:

  • GoalPrime Organisation Nigeria (https://goalprime.org/)
  • News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), "GPON Launches Climate Resilience Campaign in Katsina"
  • Save the Children International, "Education Cannot Wait (ECW) First Emergency Response project"