Climate Change & Natural Resource Management

Water harvesting technology in Lamwo district

Helping communities absorb the shocks of a changing climate - and adapt faster than the shocks arrive.

Climate change is not a side issue for VEDCO - it is a fully-fledged thematic area, because resilience determines whether every other gain holds.

This focus area protects household progress by helping communities restore natural resources, adapt to changing weather, and use climate-smart technologies.

Cross-cutting throughout: gender and diversity, disability inclusion, and environmental and social safeguards - backed by VEDCO's Safeguarding, PSEA, Anti-Corruption and Whistleblowing policies, plus regular safeguarding audits covering policy and conduct, leadership, safe recruitment, reporting, investigations, and partner due diligence.

What this includes

Resilient agro-ecosystemsRestoring agro-ecosystems and building capacity to cope with natural disasters.
Climate adaptationPromoting climate change adaptation (CCA) technologies and practices at farm and household level.
Sustainable energyExpanding sustainable access to energy services across the communities we work with.