Chapter 5 | PROJECTS CONTRIBUTING TO THE OPEC FUND’S CLIMATE FINANCE
Purpose of the Loan
Alongside temperature changes, an increase in extreme precipitation events has been recorded, particularly in the northern regions, while the south may experience decreased rainfall. These climatic shifts exacerbate flood risks, especially in western and eastern Burundi, impacting people and infrastructure as well as contributing to severe land degradation. Urban areas around Bujumbura Mairie are highly exposed to flood hazards, while rural commu- nities suffer from crop destruction due to landslides and heavy rainfall, leading to significant economic losses. 33 Climate change disproportionately affects vulnerable groups, including women, children, the elderly and inter- nally displaced persons, with climate-induced hazards like floods and landslides being primary causes of internal dis- placement in Burundi.
Burundi, heavily impacted by climate change, faces significant challenges in its agricultural sector, including low productivity, soil degradation and limited market access. These issues are worsened by climate variability, deepening rural poverty. The OPEC Fund’s PIPARV-B 34 project aims to address these concerns and enhance resilience in central Burundi The project focuses on revitalizing agriculture through innovative techniques, reclaiming 1,500 hectares of marsh- lands and implementing irrigation on 300 hectares, ben- efiting over 1,000 smallholders. It also aims to protect 56,800 hectares of watersheds through sustainable soil conservation practices. Infrastructure improvements include rehabilitating 150 kilo- meters of rural roads and building storage facilities, which enhance market access and reduce post-harvest losses. This investment fosters local entrepreneurship and job creation. Beyond agriculture, the project promotes community de- velopment by supporting farmer cooperatives, diversifying livelihoods and addressing infant malnutrition through nutri- tional education and health programs. Finally, the project emphasizes strong governance and over- sight, ensuring transparent management, effective coordina- tion and rigorous evaluation to sustain long-term resilience against climate-related shocks.
Figure 8: Program Implementation Area
Expected Outcomes
The project will help to reverse the risks for the agricultur- al sector manifested in unpredictable length of the seasons, land degradation, soil fertility loss, dwindling groundwater resources, altered growing seasons for crops and forests and unpredictable pest migrations. The adaptation priorities highlighted in the INDC will be supported through technical
Source: IFAD Program Completion Report
33 World Bank Climate Knowledge Portal: https://climateknowledgeportal.worldbank.org/country/burundi 34 Stands for Projet d’Intensification de la Production Agricole et de Reduction de la Vulnerabilite au Burundi
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