Product Description

Project Location: Vulnerable regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Baluchistan provinces, Pakistan

Project Duration: 18 months

Project Budget: $97,200

Objective:

To promote climate-resilient agriculture practices, enhance agricultural productivity, and improve livelihoods of smallholder farmers in vulnerable regions.

Specific Objectives:

1. Train 200 smallholder farmers on climate-smart agriculture practices.
2. Establish 10 demonstration plots for climate-resilient crops.
3. Provide climate-resilient seed varieties to 500 farmers.
4. Enhance agricultural productivity by 25%.
5. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 200 tons annually.

Methodology:

1. Conduct baseline survey and community engagement.
2. Identify and select beneficiary farmers.
3. Provide training on climate-smart agriculture practices.
4. Establish demonstration plots for climate-resilient crops.
5. Distribute climate-resilient seed varieties.

Expected Outcomes:

1. Improved agricultural productivity.
2. Enhanced climate resilience.
3. Increased livelihoods for smallholder farmers.
4. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

Sustainability:

1. Community-led extension services.
2. Linkages with local government and private sector.
3. Training and capacity building for farmers.
4. Replication potential for other vulnerable regions.

Budget Breakdown:

1. Training and capacity building: $20,000
2. Demonstration plots and seed distribution: $30,000
3. Community engagement and mobilization: $10,000
4. Project management and coordination: $15,000
5. Monitoring and evaluation: $22,200

Implementation Partners:

1. Local NGOs/CBOs
2. Provincial government departments
3. Private sector companies

GEF SGP Pakistan Funding:

$97,200 (100% of total project budget)

Timeline:

Month 1-3: Baseline survey, community engagement, and beneficiary selection
Month 4-6: Training and capacity building for farmers
Month 7-9: Establishment of demonstration plots and seed distribution
Month 10-12: Monitoring and evaluation
Month 13-18: Project scaling up and closure