IPREN (Niger Republic) – Digital Climate Solutions for Farmers In Niger, Chafi Sani Laouali, founder of IPREN, is transforming how farmers adapt to the realities of climate change. With unpredictable weather patterns threatening food production, IPREN developed a digital platform that provides real-time weather updates and climate-smart farming techniques. By leveraging technology, the platform enables farmers to plan their planting seasons more effectively, reducing losses due to droughts and floods. Additionally, IPREN’s initiatives have helped reclaim arable land, improve soil fertility, and lower carbon emissions, ensuring a more sustainable future for Niger’s agricultural sector. IPREN expanded its operations to Kebbi State in Nigeria in 2024. Initiative Noah for Africa (Central African Republic) – Climate Adaptation & Social Impact In the Central African Republic, Stéphanie Légie Mbombate founded Initiative Noah for Africa, a social enterprise that combines climate adaptation with community empowerment. Through market gardening activities and semi-mechanized cultivation methods, her organization is improving agricultural productivity in a region where conflict and climate change have left communities vulnerable. Initiative Noah also goes beyond agriculture—it educates local communities on organic food production, entrepreneurial skills, and gender-based violence prevention, fostering both economic and social resilience. The GCA YouthADAPT Francophone Accelerator is more than just a program— it is a catalyst for long-term change. By supporting youth-led climate solutions, it is paving the way for a more resilient and sustainable Africa. Through this initiative, young entrepreneurs are proving that climate adaptation is not just an environmental necessity—it is an economic opportunity. These businesses are not only protecting vulnerable communities but also creating jobs, driving innovation, and attracting investment. As the accelerator program comes to an end, its impact will ripple across the continent—inspiring more young innovators, strengthening climate resilience, and positioning Africa as a global leader in climate adaptation.
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