[{"bbox": [96, 121, 1134, 255], "category": "Text", "text": "regional objectives and commitments related to sustainable development and water management. The action is\nexpected to have a significant impact on improving water security, foster economic activities of the most\nvulnerable population and therefore reducing poverty, and promoting gender equality in water management.\nAdditionally, the action will strengthen the position of the European Union as a key partner in the sector and\nreaffirm its commitment to inclusive and sustainable development and climate justice in Nicaragua."}, {"bbox": [96, 279, 1134, 572], "category": "Text", "text": "The proposed action is linked to the New European Consensus for Development, aligned with the “European Green Deal”¹, the EU Biodiversity Strategy² and the EU Gender Action Plan (GAP) III in EU external action³. It is consistent with the EU Guidelines on Human Rights for Drinking Water and Sanitation⁴ (2019). At the regional level, it is aligned with priority N.1 of the regional MIP for Latin America and Central America. At the global level, it responds to the climate change mitigation and adaptation commitments made by the international community through the Paris Agreement and the commitments outlined in the 2030 Agenda. It specifically addresses SDG 6 (Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all) and SDG 15 (Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, halt biodiversity loss). The action will also contribute to the achievement of the SDGs: 2 (Zero Hunger), 3 (Good Health and Well-being), 5 (Gender Equality), 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), 10 (Reduced Inequalities), 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and 13 (Climate Action)."}, {"bbox": [96, 597, 1134, 970], "category": "Text", "text": "The action responds to the Rio principle of “adaptation to climate change” and contributes to the principle of “mitigation of climate change” trough promoting carbon sinking and markets. At the same time, it will also provide an alternative source of incomes to smallholders. The Project is a gender marker 1 as it has a specific expected output to strengthen women’s participation and empowerment in IWRM. It also contributes to Priority Sector 1 of the European Union’s Gender Action Plan (GAP III) 2021-2025 in Nicaragua, by “Increasing women’s resilience to climate change, in particular rural and indigenous women” and “Improving women’s decision-making on issues related to the environment and climate change”. It responds to the principle of “Leaving no one behind” by addressing the effects of climate change and guaranteeing the right to water to population groups vulnerable to the effects of climate change, indigenous populations and women, who are living in rural areas characterised by conditions of poverty and extreme poverty. Moreover, it is aligned with the GAP III key area of engagement ‘Addressing the challenges and harnessing the opportunities offered by the green transition and the digital transformation’.⁵ Likewise, the objective of the action it is harmonised with one of the main objectives of the Country Level Implementation Plan (CLIP) of Nicaragua: ‘Increase the resilience to climate change of women in all their diversity, and particularly of rural, indigenous, and Afro-descendant women’.⁶"}, {"bbox": [96, 994, 1134, 1129], "category": "Text", "text": "Building upon lessons from previous interventions (ALLACC I implemented by GIZ with EU funds), the action prioritizes areas for reforestation, water source protection, and community strengthening. Basin committees will be trained and Community Water and Sanitation Committees (CAPS) will be strengthened to address the needs of the most vulnerable populations, with a gender perspective. All efforts will be focused on areas with high poverty rates and critical livelihood challenges due to desertification."}, {"bbox": [96, 1153, 1134, 1289], "category": "Text", "text": "The project's success hinges on comprehensive stakeholder engagement, inclusive infrastructure development, and empowerment of marginalized groups, particularly indigenous groups and women. By addressing these key components, the project aims to enhance water security, mitigate climate risks, it seeks to build resilience, improve the livelihoods of vulnerable populations in the region, contributing to Gender Equity, and foster sustainable development in Nicaragua's Dry Corridor."}, {"bbox": [96, 1313, 1134, 1368], "category": "Text", "text": "To foster a more comprehensive and impactful approach, the project will actively coordinate and synergize efforts\nwith existing DG ECHO-funded initiatives in the Dry Corridor. This strategic alignment will help us strengthen"}, {"bbox": [86, 1403, 1138, 1430], "category": "Footnote", "text": "¹ The European Green Deal: https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal_en"}, {"bbox": [86, 1428, 1009, 1454], "category": "Footnote", "text": "² EU Biodiversity strategy for 2030: https://environment.ec.europa.eu/strategy/biodiversity-strategy-2030_en"}, {"bbox": [86, 1452, 1143, 1503], "category": "Footnote", "text": "³ EU Gender Action Plan (GAP) III - An ambitious agenda for gender equality and women's empowerment in EU external action join-2020-17-final_en.pdf (europa.eu)"}, {"bbox": [86, 1501, 772, 1551], "category": "Footnote", "text": "⁴ EU guidelines on safe drinking water and sanitation:\nhttps://www.eeas.europa.eu/sites/default/files/hr_guidelines_sanitation_en.pdf"}, {"bbox": [86, 1549, 1143, 1597], "category": "Footnote", "text": "⁵ Joint report to the European Parliament and the Council 'on the implementation of the EU Gender Action Plan (GAP III), JOIN (2023) 36 final, 20.11.2023"}, {"bbox": [86, 1596, 1143, 1646], "category": "Footnote", "text": "⁶ Gender Action Plan (GAP) III- 2021-2025, Country Level Implementation Plan (CLIP) Nicaragua, EU Delegation to Nicaragua, July 2023"}, {"bbox": [1027, 1655, 1143, 1682], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 5 of 27"}]