Technical advisory support for Lake Chamo Integrated Landscape Management (Output 3)

The follow-up project Climate-sensitive Innovations for Sustainable Land Management II (KLM II) is part of the development cooperation program Rural Development in Ethiopia under the BMZ core theme Life without Hunger - Transformation of Agricultural and Food Systems and the field of action Rural Development. It promotes the institutional introduction of integrated land management (ILM) at various levels, contributing to the sustainable development of rural areas by integrating multidisciplinary perspectives and conserving natural resources. The project builds on the success of its predecessor, CLM-I, and seeks to address the challenges posed by climate change to land degradation and agricultural productivity. The core problem to be addressed through the implementation of the project is the insufficient capacity for planning and implementing integrated landscape management (ILM) as a basis for improved rural living conditions which are not sufficient to institutionally anchor the ILM concept at national, regional state, and local levels. In this regard, the modular objective of the project is set as "The concept of integrated landscape management for the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources as a basis for improved living conditions in rural Ethiopia has been institutionally introduced at national, regional state, and local levels." The main intermediaries of the project are the Ministry of Agriculture and regional governments. The direct target group is the population in rural areas. The project employs a multi-level capacity development strategy for ILM, focusing on policy advice, community empowerment, and strengthening local institutions. Gender equality and participatory approaches are integrated across all activities. The project is designed into three interrelated key outputs. Output 1: Strengthening capacities for ILM policy making Output 2: Community empowerment for ILM implementation Output 3: Strengthening local institutions for the introduction of ILM in the model region at Lake Chamo It will utilize an international program manager, national component managers and experts, procurement of material goods, and financing agreements to materialize key activities of the project. The project has a duration of three years (from 07/2024 to 06/2027). The key activities of the project over the implementation period will be: Policy Engagement: Engage with policymakers to advocate for supportive policies and frameworks that promote ILM concepts. Training and Capacity Building: Conduct training sessions for extension workers, local institutions, and farmers on climate-resilient agricultural practices and sustainable land management. Field Demonstrations: Establish demonstration plots to showcase the effectiveness of climate-sensitive innovations in improving land productivity and resilience. Knowledge Sharing Platforms: Organize workshops, seminars, and digital learning platforms to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and best practices among stakeholders. CLM II works with other TC and FC modules such as Capacity Development to Strengthen Drought Resilience and Soil Conservation and Rehabilitation for Food Security in Ethiopia, as well as Sustainable Land management - 5 (SLM-5). It also interacts with the Global Project Restoration of Forest - rich Landscapes and Good Governance in the Forest Sector (Forests4Future, F4F). These collaborations enhance the sustainable use of natural resources and improve agricultural productivity.