Launch of Season 2 of the Canadian Changemakers Podcast
Canadian Changemakers – a podcast about Canada’s role in supporting climate action across Sub-Saharan Africa through global development initiatives.
This podcast is brought to you by Alinea International, funded by Global Affairs Canada and produced by Lead Podcasting.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL – FRENCH
Call for proposal: For the supply of forest and fruit tree seedlings for ecosystem restoration activities in five (5) beneficiary communities of the Lake Chad Basin Conservation Project, in the departments of Barh Azoum and Fitri.
Animated video: “A Gender Model Family for Equality and Conservation”
Check out this new “Gender Model Family for Equality and Conservation” animated video. A practical awareness-raising tool that brings the Gender Model Family (GMF) approach to life. It follows a family where men, women, and children collaborate in decision-making, roles, and responsibilities to support conservation.
“On Changing Ground: Stories from the Lake Chad Basin” – Launching a documentary series on Earth Day.
Launching of the Lake Chad Conservation Project documentary series. Watch the first episode on Earth Day 2026, and discover how hope takes root where climate change is making itself felt. The first episode of the documentary series immerses us in the lives of communities in the Lake Chad Basin who are restoring ecosystems and developing their livelihoods.
Youth Summit on Environmental Peacebuilding
Youth summit for environmental peacebuilding in the Lake Chad basin region. The new regional stabilization strategy for the Lake Chad region, led by the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC), recognizes youth engagement as an important element.
The Summit will bring together 24 young people aged 18 to 35 from Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Nigeria, and Canada. They are selected from among young participants in the Lake Chad Basin Commission, youth groups under the biodiversity and climate change conventions, and local United Nations associations.
Building Resilience Together: Insights from the Lake Chad Basin Conservation Event at the University of Ottawa
In the context of Canada’s International Development Week 2026, Mr. Hycinth Banseka, Technical Director of the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC), a key partner of the Lake Chad Basin Conservation Project, made an official visit to Canada from February 3 to 8, 2026. Mr. Banseka represented the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Ambassador Mamman Nuhu, who unfortunately could not join the visit to Canada.
Press Release – IDW 2026
Announcing the Lake Chad Basin Conservation Project Event. To commemorate International Development Week, we are pleased to welcome to Canada Mr. Hycinth Banseka, Technical Director of the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC). Learn more here.
World Wetlands Day – February 2, 2026
As we celebrate the beginning of International Development Week, the Lake Chad Basin Conservation Project commemorates World Wetlands Day, celebrated on February 2, a day for raising awareness about the need to preserve vital ecosystems such as the Lake Chad Basin.
Knowledge Sharing Event – Restoration of the Lake Chad Basin: Empowerment, Resilience, and Environmental Peace
After nearly three years of joint efforts, the project team is pleased to invite a delegation from the LCBC to hold high-level meetings in Canada during International Development Week 2026.
Please join us for a special event: Canada–Africa Dialogue on Sustainable Solutions to Climate and Security Challenges at the University of Ottawa on February 4, 2026.
16 Days of Activism in the Lake Chad Basin: Uniting efforts for gender equality, environmental conservation, digital security, and peace.
By Elizabeth Cook, Gender Equality Specialist, LCBCP/Alinea International Every year, from November 25 to December 10, the world comes together for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a global campaign calling for the prevention and elimination of...
Alinea International Supports the LCBC in Implementing the Regional Stabilization Strategy
Alinea International Supports the LCBC in Implementing the Regional Stabilization Strategy.
ANNOUNCEMENT – SECOND ROUND OF MICROGRANTS
As part of the project, grants of up to 4,000,000 CFA francs will be awarded to support two types of initiatives: 1) Innovation in income-generating activities (IGAs) in wetlands and agropastoral areas. 2) Access to climate-smart agriculture technologies in wetlands and agropastoral areas.
PUBLICATIONS
Infographic on the Lake Chad Basin Conservation Project
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