OASIS CHAD

The oases of Chad are mainly located in the northern region of the country and are vital spaces where agriculture, livestock, pastoralism and market gardening converge. These ecosystems play a crucial role in sustaining communities, yet remain increasingly fragile in the face of recurrent drought. Water scarcity, soil degradation and food insecurity stand out as the most pressing consequences, with women disproportionately affected, being on the frontline of climate change impacts.

In response to this reality, the project seeks to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable communities in Borkou, Ennedi Ouest and Wadi Fira. The focus lies on enhancing adaptive capacity to recurrent droughts and promoting the sustainable management of oases and their associated ecosystems, with a view to long-term stability and sustainability.

This ambition unfolds through three complementary objectives. First, the development and reinforcement of monitoring, legal and institutional frameworks to support sustainable oasis ecosystem management and community adaptation. Second, the implementation of concrete adaptation measures designed to improve the resilience of the most vulnerable populations within the project area. Finally, the strengthening of institutional and technical capacities, the promotion of knowledge sharing and the awareness of all stakeholders, fostering a collective dynamic for stronger resilience to climate change.