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Climate Action for Peaceful Coexistence
(CAPC) – Katsina-Ala LGA

Project Overview

The Climate Action for Peaceful Coexistence (CAPC) project is a community-based climate-peace initiative implemented by GoGreen Environmental Health Sustainability Initiatives in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.
Implemented between November 2024 and February 2025, the project was co-funded by the KAMSYN Foundation in partnership with the NYSC Environmental Community Development Service (CDS) Group, Katsina-Ala. CAPC addressed the intersection between climate change, resource pressure, and farmer-herder conflicts in conflict-prone communities.

Project Goal

To promote peaceful coexistence between farmers, herders, and community members by increasing awareness of climate change impacts and strengthening community-led dialogue and cooperation.

Key Interventions

  • Climate change awareness campaigns targeting conflict-affected communities.
  • Community dialogues focused on peaceful coexistence and shared natural resource management.
  • Engagement of farmers, pastoralists, youth, and local leaders in peace messaging.
  • Collaboration with NYSC volunteers to expand outreach and community mobilization

Early Results & Impact

  • 500 community members, including farmers and pastoralists, were reached.
  • Increased understanding of the link between climate stress and conflict.
  • Improved communication and reduced tensions among community groups.
  • Strengthened local ownership of peace and climate action initiatives.