STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIP FOR SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE RESTORATION AND CLIMATE-SMART AGRICULTURE IN PLATEAU STATE

Strengthening partnerships is essential for achieving sustainable solutions in landscape restoration and climate-smart agriculture. Recent engagements in Plateau State brought together leading research institutions and technical partners to harmonize strategies for transformative interventions. Key outcomes include the establishment of model nurseries to enhance seedling production and empower local communities. Discussions also focused on soil health assessment and the development of climate-smart agribusiness opportunities for youth and vulnerable groups. By combining expertise and fostering collaboration, stakeholders are laying the groundwork for resilient landscapes and sustainable economic growth. Discover how these efforts are creating lasting impacts across Plateau State and beyond.

ACReSAL, IITA TRAIN EXTENSION WORKERS ON CLIMATE-SMART AGRICULTURE IN PLATEAU STATE

In a bid to strengthen food production and help farmers adapt to climate change, the ACReSAL project, in collaboration with IITA, recently trained extension workers in Plateau State on climate-smart agriculture. This vital training equipped agricultural officers with practical skills to enhance yields and protect natural resources. Participants learned about innovative practices like improved seedlings, crop diversification, and agroforestry, aimed at building resilience against unpredictable weather patterns. With the support of the World Bank, this initiative promises to transform farming communities, ensuring that agriculture can thrive even in challenging climates. Discover how these efforts are shaping the future of farming!

LIGHT MICROFINANCE BANK PARTNERS ACReSAL TO MANAGE COMMUNITY REVOLVING FUNDS IN PLATEAU STATE

Light Microfinance Bank has partnered with the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project to manage Community Revolving Funds (CRF) for communities in Plateau State. This collaboration aims to support local farmers in recovering degraded landscapes while enhancing their incomes. With a focus on transparency and accessibility, beneficiaries will receive credit for climate-smart agriculture and green businesses. The initiative promises to create a sustainable cycle of support, ensuring that as loans are repaid, more community members can benefit. Discover how this partnership is set to transform lives and promote resilience in rural areas.

ACReSAL REVALIDATES SEXUAL ASSAULT REFERRAL CENTRES IN PLATEAU STATE

CONTENT GALLERY SOCIALS The Agro Climatic Resilience in Semi Arid Landscape Project,ACReSAL, has commenced the revalidation of Sexual Assault Referral centres,SARCs, across four (4) local government areas of plateau state to strengthen response to gender -based violence and support survivors. The exercise targets 50 SARCs in Jos North, Jos South,Mangu,and..

PLATEAU ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT VISITS ACReSAL PROJECT SITES, COMMENDS PROGRESS

CONTENT GALLERY SOCIALS The Plateau State House of Assembly Committee on Environment has embarked on an oversight visit to several ACReSAL project sites across the state, as part of its constitutional duty to monitor the implementation of government-funded environmental and climate resilience initiatives. The committee, during the visit, inspected ongoing..

ACReSAL MARK WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY WITH TREE-PLANTING DRIVE IN SCHOOLS

CONTENT GALLERY SOCIALS In a colorful show of environmental commitment and youthful enthusiasm, the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project joined hands with secondary school students in Jos to commemorate World Environment Day with a tree-planting campaign aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and climate action. The event, which brought..

ACReSAL PROJECT COMMISSIONS SOLAR-POWERED BOREHOLE IN UNIVERSITY OF JOS COMMUNITY

CONTENT GALLERY SOCIALS The University of Jos community today gathered in celebration as the ACReSAL Project commissioned a solar-powered borehole designed to provide clean water for domestic use and support irrigation farming in the university community. For many years, access to reliable water had remained a major challenge for both..

WILDLIFE PARK SUCCESS IMPACT STORY

CONTENT GALLERY SOCIALS From abandoned paths to renewed purpose, the transformation of the Jos Wildlife Park is more than just a facelift β€” it is a story of hope, restoration, and sustainable development. πŸŒΏπŸ¦’ Through the ACReSAL Project, nature is being preserved while communities are empowered. What was once gradually..

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