GC45 Informal Event: Sahel, a land of opportunities
GC45 Informal Event: Sahel, a land of opportunities
15 February 2022
13:00-14:15 (CET)
The Sahel stretches 6,000 kilometres and spans twelve countries from East to West Africa. It is home to 400 million people and has a variety of geographic and agro-ecological systems.
The region faces many challenges. Climate change threatens to further degrade land, vegetation, water resources, and food systems. Political instability has weakened livelihoods, threatened sovereignty, and undermined peace. The COVID-19 crisis exacerbates the situation.
The six-year SD3C Sahel Joint Programme responds to these challenges and aims to strengthen the livelihoods of small-scale agricultural producers, particularly women and youth, reaching over 850,000 people.
Join this Governing Council 45 informal event to learn how joint regional operations and financing can be used to bring together key players in the Sahel and harness the opportunities of this unique region.
Location
Online