Sector: Climate Change | Livelihoods
Location: Bossaso, Puntland
Target Group: Smallholder farmers and vulnerable households

Background

Communities in Bossaso have faced recurring droughts and environmental degradation, severely affecting food production and household incomes. Many families relied on traditional farming methods that were no longer sustainable under changing climate conditions.

Intervention

Ecowell Alliance implemented a Climate-Resilient Livelihoods Project focused on strengthening adaptive capacity and promoting sustainable income sources. The project combined climate-smart agriculture training with environmental conservation initiatives.

Key Activities

• Training farmers on drought-resistant crops and soil conservation
• Establishing demonstration plots for climate-smart farming
• Community awareness sessions on climate risks and adaptation
• Tree planting and ecosystem restoration activities

Results

• Increased crop yields among participating households
• Improved food security and income stability
• Enhanced community knowledge of climate adaptation
• Restoration of degraded land through reforestation

Impact

The project strengthened community resilience, reduced vulnerability to climate shocks, and promoted environmentally sustainable livelihoods.