FAO scales solar irrigation support in Chad using CERF funding to help nearly 470,000 people build resilience to climate shocks
The FAO is implementing solar-powered irrigation systems in Chad to help farmers mitigate the impacts of climate change, such as floods and droughts. This initiative is part of a broader UN-funded effort to build resilience in crisis-affected regions.
Why it matters
Solar-powered agricultural solutions provide a sustainable way to combat food insecurity in regions vulnerable to climate shocks and high fuel costs.
A UN-backed effort in Chad is using solar-powered irrigation and other climate-responsive support to help farming households adapt to floods, droughts and unpredictable rainfall. The initiative, delivered by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), reaches crisis-affected families with tools, improved seeds and training, alongside solar-powered boreholes that provide water without recurring fuel costs.
The assistance in Chad is part of a broader UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) investment of $20 million dedicated to climate action, supporting life-saving measures and resilience for nearly 470,000 people across 17 crisis-affected countries. The CERF Climate Action Account channels climate-related finance to help communities facing the impacts of the climate crisis, according to the UN Sustainable Development Group.
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