At the launch workshop for the project “Strengthening the Resilience of Ecosystems and Populations in Four Regional Hubs of Northern Mauritania,” the NAFORE Association, an implementing partner of the project, led a technical session on environmental and social safeguards (ESDS) and gender mainstreaming. This presentation was given by Amadou Diam BA, President of the NAFORE Association.
Responsible and Sustainable Implementation:
During his presentation, the President of NAFORE emphasized that the project’s success hinges on implementation that balances ecosystem restoration, community protection, and adherence to environmental and social standards. He outlined the main risks associated with the project’s activities, as well as the prevention and mitigation measures that will be implemented to ensure responsible and sustainable execution.
Naforé’s Role in Supporting Communities:
As an implementing partner, Naforé will play a key role in supporting communities and local stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation of environmental and social safeguards. The organization will contribute in particular to:
- Raising awareness among stakeholders;
- Monitoring environmental and social management measures;
- Risk prevention;
- Strengthening the capacity of local stakeholders on best practices for the sustainable management of natural resources.
An Ambitious Gender Action Plan
The intervention also highlighted the gender action plan that will accompany the project. This plan includes:
- Integrating women into the project’s governance structures;
- Their active participation in decision-making processes;
- Their access to training on climate change adaptation;
- Their access to income-generating activities and other opportunities offered by the project.
Particular attention will also be paid to monitoring results to ensure equitable participation and an inclusive distribution of benefits.
A Reaffirmed Commitment
Through this presentation, Naforé reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the project’s implementation, ensuring that land restoration, sustainable natural resource management, infrastructure protection, and livelihood improvement interventions are carried out in accordance with the principles of sustainability, social inclusion, and gender equality.
This contribution demonstrates Naforé’s expertise in integrating environmental, social, and gender safeguards into climate resilience projects, serving the communities and ecosystems of the four intervention areas.
