Location
Chongwe and Rufunsa Districts
Chongwe and Rufunsa Districts • Community Lead Action for Climate Resilience
Community Lead Action for Climate Resilience
Partners
Hivos
Status
Active
About This Project
The Community Led Action for Climate Resilience (CLAR) project is implemented by Keepers Zambia Foundation with funding from HIVOS under the broader Voices for Just Climate Action (VCA) programme.
The project focuses on empowering local communities to develop and adopt sustainable solutions that address both energy and food security challenges. Many communities rely heavily on wood fuel for cooking, contributing to deforestation and environmental degradation.
In response, the project promotes low-wood uptake cooking technologies, such as traditional improved cookstoves, which help reduce pressure on forest resources while mitigating the adverse effects of climate change. At the same time, the project strengthens food security by supporting the use of indigenous seeds, enhancing resilience to climate shocks and improving household sustainability.
Through these interventions, the project contributes to environmental conservation, improved livelihoods, and stronger community resilience.
Partners and Support
The project is funded by HIVOS and implemented by Keepers Zambia Foundation under the Voices for Just Climate Action (VCA) programme.
Project Locations
Lusaka Province
- Rufunsa
- Chongwe
Key Objectives
Promoting sustainable and energy-efficient cooking technologies
Reducing reliance on wood fuel and supporting forest conservation
Strengthening food security through indigenous seed use
Empowering women and youth to participate in climate action and advocacy
Amplifying community voices in climate-related decision-making
Key Activities
Sustainable Energy Solutions
The project promotes the adoption of low-wood uptake cooking technologies, including traditional improved cookstoves.
These solutions reduce household dependence on firewood, improve energy efficiency, and contribute to environmental conservation.
Food Security and Climate-Resilient Agriculture
The project supports the use of indigenous seeds and sustainable farming practices.
These approaches help communities adapt to climate variability, improve agricultural productivity, and strengthen household food security.
Community Capacity Building and Advocacy
A key component of the project is the training of Community Climate Facilitators.
A total of 50 facilitators are being equipped with the knowledge and skills to promote climate awareness, support community mobilisation, and lead advocacy efforts.
These facilitators play an important role in disseminating information and encouraging community participation in climate action.
Inclusion and Participation
The project places strong emphasis on inclusion by targeting women and youth.
Through engagement and advocacy platforms, the project empowers approximately 2,000 women and youth to voice their concerns, participate in decision-making, and advocate for climate justice.
Project Impact
50
Community Climate Facilitators trained to support community mobilisation and advocacy
2,000
Women and youth engaged in climate awareness and advocacy activities
Increased adoption of improved cookstoves to reduce reliance on wood fuel
Strengthened use of indigenous seeds to improve food security and resilience
Enhanced community participation in climate action and local decision-making