Scaling up Community based Adaptation for Livelihoods and Ecosystems in Southern Africa (CBA-SCALE Southern Africa+)

The project aims to achieve implementation of inclusive, gender-responsive & nature-sensitive Community based Adaptation actions in Southern Africa (and beyond) to increase resilience to climate change for people of all genders and social groups. The CBA approach will be implemented in more than 100 communities. Interlinkages between all levels of planning will be strengthened to ensure that community adaptation priorities are reflected in local development plans, and that they inform (sub-)national decisions, notably through NAP/NDC processes. During the preparation phase, the project will engage with the target groups, including both community beneficiaries and various policy-making stakeholders to gather insights and undertake a participatory project design. Research will be conducted to close information gaps and to deepen the collective understanding of the context. The outcomes of these efforts will be applied to collaboratively design the project framework.

Project data

Countries: Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe
IKI funding: 19,830,553.00 €
Duration: 11/2021 till 08/2029
Status: open
Implementing organisation: CARE Germany e.V.
Political Partner: National Disaster Management Institute - Mozambique

Government of the Republic of Zambia/ Department: Ministry of Green Economy and Environment

Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock - Sambia

Ministry of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry - Zimbabwe

Ministry of Land and Environment - Mozambique

Office of the President, Provincial Administration Southern Province/ Department: Permanent Secretary– Zambia
Implementing Partner: CARE

CARE International in Mozambique

CARE International in Zambia

FANRPAN

International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)

International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) - Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office

International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) - USA

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State of implementation/results

National Project Launch and Progress in Climate Adaptation Measures:

Successful national launch events were held in Mozambique, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, bringing together representatives from the German Embassy, BMUV, national and local governments, and civil society. These events fostered strong collaboration and reinforced commitment to the project.
Participatory Climate Vulnerability Assessments (PCVAs) were successfully completed in Zambia and Zimbabwe, providing valuable insights for future actions. In Mozambique, the process is set to begin soon.
The development of Community Adaptation Action Plans (CAAPs) has started in Zimbabwe, marking an important step in strengthening local communities' climate resilience.
Significant progress has been made in the analysis of the enabling environment for community-based adaptation (CBA) in Zambia and Zimbabwe. In Mozambique, this work will commence soon.
Zambia and Zimbabwe: The Participatory Climate Vulnerability Assessments (PCVA) were carried out. Valuable insights into local climate vulnerability and a basis for future measures; Mozambique to follow.
Analyses of the framework conditions for community-based adaptation measures (CBA) were carried out to identify opportunities and challenges for effective adaptation strategies.
Zimbabwe: Development of Climate Change Adaptation Action Plans (CAAPs): Beginning a structured approach to building community resilience and adapting to climate challenges.

Latest Update:
12/2025