The ACReSAL is a six-year World Bank assisted Project committed to landscapes restoration in Northern Nigeria. The region is characterized by high poverty rates, low literacy.
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GENERAL FAQ'S
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1 What does the acronym “ACReSAL” stand for?
- he acronym “ACReSAL” stands for Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes. It is a World Bank assisted Project aimed at addressing the challenges of land degradation and climate Change in Northern Nigeria on a multi-dimensional scale.
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2 Project Development Objective
- Our (PDO) is to increase the implementation of sustainable landscapes management practices in targeted watersheds in northern Nigeria and strengthen Nigeria’s long-term enabling environment for integrated climate-resilient landscape management.
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3 What is ACReSAL Project Impact?
- ACReSAL Project will help restore 1 million hectares of degraded land in the northern part of the country. This will contribute to the Federal Government of Nigeria’s objective/commitment of restoring four million hectares of degraded land set for broader landscapes restoration by 2030. The Project will also help reduce the vulnerability of millions of the extreme poor people in northern Nigeria, strengthening their own role in line with achieving environmental sustainability.
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4 What are the Components of ACReSAL Project?
- The components of the Project are as follows: Component A. Dryland Management Component B. Community Climate Resilience Component C. Institutional Strengthening and Project Management Component D. Contingent Emergency Response.
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5 Where is the Project being implemented?
- The Project is being implemented across the six (6) area councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
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6 What are the Ministries responsible for ACReSAL Project Implementation
- The Federal Ministry of Environment is the lead implementing ministry for the project, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources (FMWR) and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD).
