Project Details

Component 1: Promoting conjunctive management of ground and surface waters

Outcome 1.1: IWRM supported by a sound understanding of ground water resources and their linkages with surface water systems (implemented through OSS)
Output 1.1.1: Hydrogeological functioning of/and linkages between the Iullemeden, Taoudéni-Tanezrouft Aquifers (ITTAS), other aquifers systems and the surface waters of Niger River Basin
Output 1.1.2: Technically Cleared TDA and SAP for the ITTAS
Output 1.1.3: Strengthened Capacity of National and Regional Water Managers

Component 2: Sharing responsibilities and benefits with local communities, civil society in conserving basin resources, including groundwater

Outcome 2.1: Niger Basin Users Associations and National NGOs engaged in basin resources management and conservation for better control of flood/drought/pollution, reduction of pressure on land, forest and biodiversity while improving living conditions of households (Implemented through NBA)
Output 2.1.1: Protection of Aquatic Habitat and Biodiversity of Threatened Wetlands
Output 2.1.2: Restoration and Improved Management of Protected Areas
Output 2.1.3: Restoration and Sustainable Management of Mountain Forest Ecosystems
Output 2.1.4: Demonstration of Best Practices in Groundwater Management and Integrated planning of Surface and Groundwater Resources (Implemented through OSS)
Output 2.1.5: Provision of Training to Basin Water User Associations

Component 3: Strengthening industries’ environmental/social responsibility capacities (Implemented through UNIDO)

Outcome 3.1: Introduce systematic and integrated approach of industrial competitiveness and environmental/social responsibility through Environmentally Sound Technology (TEST) to reduce wastewater discharges and pollution loads in the Niger River
Output 3.1.1: Niger Basin Authority’s Waterbody data/inventorying processes updated; pollution control and regulatory framework improved (Including the identification of causes and sources of pollution)
Output 3.1.2: Pollution hot-spots identified and customized to suit current needs; basin-wide assessment and selection processes of pilot enterprises improved and mainstreamed
Output 3.1.3: Transfer of Environmentally Sound Technology (TEST) approach at the enterprise level efficiently introduced
Output 3.1.4: TEST programme results and experiences disseminated

Component 4: Capacity building and stakeholders’ involvement in Niger River ecosystem based management

Outcome 4.1: National Policies and Institutions, Civil Society Platforms support Niger River Ecosystem based management
Output 4.1.1: Assessment of current national and regional actors in ground and surface water management and Analysis of options for integrating surface and groundwater governance mechanisms (Implemented through OSS)
Output 4.1.2: Selection and Implementation of agreed Options for Integrated Governance to strengthen Conjunctive Management (Implemented through OSS)
Output 4.1.3: Policy actions recommended at regional and national levels to further integrate conjunctive management of transboundary ground and surface waters into the SDAP, National plans and strategies, leading to mainstreaming and implementation of policy reforms (Implemented through OSS)
Output 4.1.4: Formalisation of National level Support to Implementation of the Investments Plan and Development and Implementation of Dedicated Monitoring and Evaluation Tools (Implemented through ABN)
Output 4.1.5: National institutions contributing to the management of transboundary terrestrial ecosystems and wetlands provided with platforms for cooperative actions and capacity building to address current emerging challenges and promote collaborative monitoring mechanisms (Implemented through ABN)
Output 4.1.6: Capacities of academic and research institutions strengthened with tools and training to provide relevant knowledge and information guiding the management of basin resources (Implemented through OSS)
Output 4.1.7: Transboundary Learning mechanisms established at community and Inter States levels; and experiences shared through website, IWLEARN, technical papers, video, technical forums, GEF IW Biennial Conference, WWF, AMCOW and other relevant forums (jointly implemented through UNDP/UN-Environment)