USAID's Investments for Environment in Ghana - Dollars to Results

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Results of USAID's Environment spending

FY 2011 $1.8 M

Total Environment $1.8 M

FY 2012 $2.3 M

Total Environment $2.3 M

FY 2013 $2.5 M

Total Environment $2.5 M

FY 2014 $348.9 K

Total Environment $348.9 K

FY 2015 $2.2 M

Total Environment $2.2 M

In Ghana, farming and fishing communities have vulnerable populations with little capacity to cope with economic and ecological shocks.

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Earth's average temperature has risen by 1.4°F over the past century, and is projected to rise another 2 to 11.5°F over the next hundred years.

Illustrative results in 2011

400 people received training in natural resource management and/or biodiversity conservation

Natural resources and biodiversity conservation includes managing natural resources in ways that maintain their long-term viability and preserve their potential to meet the needs of present and future generations. Training includes sessions in which participants are educated according to a defined curriculum and set learning objectives in resource management and conservation. 
240 hectares under improved natural resource management

“Improved natural resource management” includes activities that promote enhanced management of natural resources for one or more objectives, such as conserving biodiversity, sustaining soil or water resources, mitigating climate change, and/or promoting sustainable agriculture. This is essential for preserving biodiversity and reducing the impact of climate change.
3 policies, laws, agreements or regulations promoting sustainable natural resource management implemented
Policies, laws, agreements and regulations include those formed and formally endorsed by government, non-government, civil society, and/or private sector stakeholders with the intent to strengthen sustainable natural resource management. Implementation is demonstrated by adequate institutional structure, capacity, and investment necessary to carry out changes. Strengthened environmental governance underpins sound natural resources management and ensures its sustainability.

Illustrative results in 2012

11,100 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, measured in metric tons of CO2 equivalent, reduced or sequestered

Reducing GHG emissions has long-term impacts on slowing climate change. Reducing GHG emissions can also have strong ancillary benefits for pollution, security, and health.

Illustrative results in 2013

33,380 hectares in areas of biological significance and/or natural resource showing improved biophysical conditions
A hectare is equal to 10,000 square meters. Areas are rated on a set of criteria and then prioritized according to their biological significance, which helps USAID decide where to focus its work. Improved biophysical conditions are demonstrated where there is data showing improvement in one or more natural resources in the area over time.

Illustrative results in 2014

435 person hours of training in natural resources management and/or biodiversity conservation supported

Training activities strengthen agency and in-country capacity, as well as promote strategic partnerships. They improve the likelihood that development partners will continue to implement climate change projects after U.S. government support has ended, as well as increase the likelihood that agency staff will program climate change funds effectively for maximum impact.
165 hours of training completed in climate change

Training activities strengthen agency and in-country capacity, as well as promote strategic partnerships. They improve the likelihood that development partners will continue to implement climate change projects after U.S. government support has ended, as well as increase the likelihood that agency staff will program climate change funds effectively for maximum impact.
78 hectares in areas of biological significance and/or natural resource showing improved biophysical conditions
A hectare is equal to 10,000 square meters. Areas are rated on a set of criteria and then prioritized according to their biological significance, which helps USAID decide where to focus its work. Improved biophysical conditions are demonstrated where there is data showing improvement in one or more natural resources in the area over time.
6 institutions with improved capacity to address climate change issues

Institutions with improved capacity will be better able to govern, coordinate, analyze, advise, or make decisions related to adaptation, clean energy, or sustainable landscapes.

Illustrative results in 2015

8,565 metric tons of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduced or sequestered

Reducing GHG emissions has long-term impacts on slowing climate change. Reducing GHG emissions can also have strong ancillary benefits for pollution, security, health, and women.
5,711 person hours of training in natural resources management and/or biodiversity conservation supported

Training activities strengthen agency and in-country capacity, as well as promote strategic partnerships. They improve the likelihood that development partners will continue to implement climate change projects after U.S. government support has ended, as well as increase the likelihood that agency staff will program climate change funds effectively for maximum impact.
3,197 hours of training completed in climate change

Training activities strengthen agency and in-country capacity, as well as promote strategic partnerships. They improve the likelihood that development partners will continue to implement climate change projects after U.S. government support has ended, as well as increase the likelihood that agency staff will program climate change funds effectively for maximum impact.
574 people with increased economic benefits derived from sustainable natural resource management and conservation

Increased economic benefits are increases in economic earnings or consumption due to sustainable management or conservation of natural resources. When people receive tangible economic benefits from natural resource management or conservation, they are more likely to value and support these activities into the future, well after the project ends, thus creating a sustainable impact.
527 hectares of biological natural resources under improved natural resource management

A hectare is equal to 2.47 acres or 10,000 square meters.  "Improved Management” includes activities that promote enhanced management of natural resources for the objective of conserving biodiversity in areas that are identified as biologically significant through national, regional, or global priority-setting processes. This is essential for preserving biodiversity and reducing impact of climate change.
66 institutions with improved capacity to address climate change issues

Institutions with improved capacity will be better able to govern, coordinate, analyze, advise, or act to mitigate climate change through clean energy sources or absorption of carbon in forests adaptation, or to adapt to the risks and consequences of climate change.
A dry season farmer is watering his corn plants from shallow wells sited in between the crops.

With help from USAID to improve crop production efforts, a dry season farmer is watering his corn plants from shallow wells sited in between the crops.

Louis Stippel, USAID

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