This is an ongoing project from January 2025 to January 2026. With the funding from AF-EU-UNDP Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA) 2nd phase, we will develop a sub-district wide cooperative in Utan Sub District, Sumbawa District, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. This grant will support us to achieve both environmental and economic impacts: restoring critical mangrove habitats, enhancing climate adaptation, and creating inclusive income-generation opportunities that benefit disadvantaged groups across the sub-district.
The project will establish a cooperative as a local governance tool, enabling community-led management across 10 villages. This cooperative will provide training in post-harvest management, business skills, and environmental stewardship, fostering sustainable practices that can be replicated in other coastal areas. Additionally, zero-interest micro-loans and mentoring for women will empower marginalized groups to establish small businesses, creating a resilient local economy.
Through practical innovations, such as post-harvest management equipment and certification for food products, the cooperative will elevate product quality, extend shelf life, and increase market reach. This combination of nature-based solutions, economic empowerment, and cooperative management serves as a scalable adaptation model that addresses both ecological and socio-economic needs, offering a replicable approach for climate adaptation in other vulnerable coastal communities.
For more information, please contact ykpenjagapulau@gmail.com