WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a significant move to combat the adverse effects of climate change, the World Bank has sanctioned a $195 million funding project aimed at enhancing the resilience and infrastructure of the Senegal River valley. This initiative, known as the Project for the Development and Adaptation of Agricultural Value Chains in the Senegal River Valley (PDRVFS), is designed to bolster the region's capacity to withstand climate-related challenges, thereby securing the livelihoods of approximately 2.9 million people across Mauritania and Senegal.

According to Africa New Agency, the PDRVFS is part of a broader regional strategy intended to address the impacts of climate variability and change. This project aligns with the goals set during the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), emphasizing the urgent need for international cooperation in mitigating climate risk and enhancing sustainability in vulnerable areas. The initiative aims to implement a series of infrastructural and agricultural improvements, ensuring long-term environmental and economic stability for the communities along the Senegal River valley.