Benin AGIR-Eau
In Benin, climate change is causing shifting rainy seasons, reduced water availability, and increased risks of flooding. Combined with inadequate access to drinking water and sanitation, these changes necessitate efficient water resource management.
This project, implemented by GIZ and the Ministry of Water and Mines, aims to promote integrated water resources management at catchment and sub-catchment levels. The goal is to improve access to safe drinking water and sustainable sanitation systems for Benin’s growing population.
For over a year, the Dorsch Impact team, in collaboration with Cosinus Conseils SARL, will provide organisational and technical support to national institutions. Activities include supporting the creation and management of local water committees, improving flood early warning systems, and conducting a study on climate-resilient urban sanitation.
Disciplines
- Water Resources Management
- Sustainable Natural Resources Management
- Climate Action
Companies
Dorsch Impact GmbH
Client
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Duration
From 2023 to 2025
Location
Benin
Project Activities
Improve the Early Warning System in Benin’s four main watersheds (Pendjari, Mékrou, Mono and Ouémé)
Strengthen the institutional capacity to regulate the IWRM and sanitation sectors
Facilitate the implementation of ecologically and economically sustainable, climate- and gender-sensitive IWRM measures in the Pendjari, Mékrou and Mono river basins
Analyse wastewater management in the larger Cotonou region and two secondary towns
Support the development of a service chain for wastewater management
Contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
We are committed to making a positive impact and supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This project contributes to the following SDGs:
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