FP243

Climate-resilient community access to safe water powered by renewable energy in drought-vulnerable regions of Ethiopia

Climate-resilient community access to safe water powered by renewable energy in drought-vulnerable regions of Ethiopia

Ethiopia’s drought-prone regions, particularly the Kobo-Girana Valley and the Borena Zone, face mounting challenges due to climate change. Increasing temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, and prolonged droughts significantly impact agricultural productivity and water availability, leaving rural communities highly vulnerable. Dependent on rain-fed agriculture and livestock, these areas are experiencing severe food and water insecurity, exacerbating poverty and hampering climate-resilient sustainable development.

The project will implement solar-powered water pumping systems alongside efficient irrigation techniques to address these issues. It will also empower smallholder farmers and pastoralists to adopt sustainable agricultural practices. Recoverable grants will enhance access to finance, improve water security and boost agricultural and livestock productivity.

The initiative aims to foster sustainable water usage practices nationwide, demonstrate a community-led water management model that integrates traditional techniques, and strengthen local institutional capacity to scale the deployment of clean energy solutions. This will ensure long-lasting, transformative benefits for some of Ethiopia’s most vulnerable communities.

Total project value

 

Tonnes of emissions avoided

 

Beneficiaries

 

Direct
355,236
Indirect
1,757,752
Theme

Cross-cutting

Result areas

Project timeline

Pipeline

26 Jun 2020 - 1582 days

Concept note received

26 Jun 2020

Funding proposal received

13 Sep 2022

Cleared by GCF Secretariat

01 Aug 2024

Cleared by iTAP

01 Oct 2024

Approved

24 Oct 2024 - 8 days so far

Approved by GCF Board

24 Oct 2024

Under implementation

To be completed

One region

  • Africa

One country

Two priority groups

  • Least Developed Countries
  • African States
USD  
  • Financing
    • Private sector
    • Public sector
  • Size
    • Micro
    • Small
    • Medium
    • Large

GCF financing

InstrumentAmount
GrantUSD 44,994,677
Total GCF Financing
USD 44,994,677

Co-financing

Co-financerInstrumentAmount
Co-FinancingGrantUSD 4,988,098
Total Co-Financing
USD 4,988,098

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Entity

Ministry of Finance of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Mr. Yonas Getahun
Primary

Director, of Country Program Division, MOFEC
Arada Sub-City, Addi Ababa, Ethiopia
Phone +251 91 116 7224
ygetahun@mofed.gov.et
Mr. Zerihun Getu
Secondary

CRGE Facility Coordinator, MOFEC
Arada Sub-City, Addi Ababa, Ethiopia
Phone +251-921566324
zedget@yahoo.com
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National Designated Authority

Ethiopia
Ministry of Planning and Development
Mr Abas Ali Primary
Director, Economic Analysis and Policy
Gulele Sub-city, Woreda 1, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Phone +251 91 154 4526
abas.mohammed5@gmail.com