Botswana Society for Human Development (BSHD) is the recipient organization of the $10, 000 loss and damage grant to implement the loss and damage project in Botswana
Botswana Society for Human Development (BSHD) was awarded a $10,000 grant to implement their proposed loss and damage project. The grant was part of the 1st cycle of the loss and damage grant awarded by the Loss and Damage Youth Grant Making Cycle through the support of the Climate Justice Resilience Fund and Scottish Government.
Description of Loss and Damage In Target Location
Over the past decade, Botswana has experienced significant climate-related challenges, including seven years of drought, three partial drought years, and the impacts of Cyclone Dineo and flooding. Regular veldt fires, particularly in Okavango Delta communities, have further compounded the situation. Loss and damage in these areas include the destruction of homes, loss of livestock and crops, and severe economic hardship. Droughts, in particular, have left farmers hospitalized and destitute, forcing many to abandon farming and rely on government safety nets
Overview of the Project Addressing Loss and Damage
The project addressed the effects of climate change and loss and damage in Okavango Delta communities through a series of workshops, training sessions, and community engagements. A workshop will be held to share the impacts of climate change, focusing on the specific loss and damage experienced in Botswana. This will be followed by first aid training and mental health counseling to support affected individuals. Additionally, a dialogue and engagement session will involve the disaster risk management office, the department of meteorology, network providers, and traditional leaders to ensure timely communication of important messages. The Molepolole workshop will specifically target crop and livestock farmers, equipping them with the tools and knowledge to better cope with climate-related challenges