African Development Bank (AfDB) Group
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2003-2012)
Reporting Period: 2003-2012
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Inclusive Growth
- Green Growth
- Agriculture
- Food Security
- Poverty Reduction
- Rural Development
- Climate Change Adaptation
- Gender Equality
- Regional Integration
Environmental Achievements
- Watershed restoration projects in Cape Verde, Burundi, and The Gambia
- Re-greening of the Sahel in Burkina Faso and Niger
- Sustainable management and utilization of forest resources
- Control of invasive aquatic weeds in West Africa
- Forest regeneration and conservation in Kenya
Social Achievements
- Improved livelihoods for rural communities through infrastructure development (roads, markets, water)
- Increased employment opportunities in agriculture and rural non-farm sectors
- Support for farmers' organizations and cooperatives
- Women's empowerment initiatives
- Food security interventions targeting vulnerable groups
- Improved access to credit and inputs for smallholder farmers
Governance Achievements
- Support for institutional development in agriculture and rural development
- Mainstreaming of gender policies and procedures in projects
- Strengthening of land rights and administration systems
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Low agricultural productivity
- Poor rural infrastructure
- Weak regional integration
- Inadequate financing for agriculture
- Limited private sector participation
- Climate change impacts
- Food price volatility
- Land tenure insecurity
- Gender inequality
- Post-harvest losses
Mitigation Strategies
- Increased investment in agriculture infrastructure
- Support for agricultural research and technology dissemination
- Promotion of agro-industry and SMEs
- Strengthening of farmers' institutions
- Climate change adaptation and mitigation measures
- Risk management strategies
- Land tenure reforms
- Gender mainstreaming in projects
- Improved market access and value chain development
- Public-private partnerships
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Drought
- Floods
Opportunities
- Climate-smart agriculture
- Renewable energy
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 1 (No Poverty)
- Goal 2 (Zero Hunger)
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)