XM-DAC-6-4-013387-01-0 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development This initiative seeks to generate the enabling environment for scaling sustainable land use practices and gender-equitable, diversified livelihood options that address direct and underlying drivers of deforestation, restore degraded Miombo woodland landscapes, and promote sustainable natural resource management, while delivering sustainable development co-benefits such as food and nutrition security in Zambia’s Northwestern and Copperbelt regions. To achieve this, the project will strengthen the capacities of government entities, communities and rural farming households to monitor both land use and restoration activities at community level (Component 1). The initiative also fosters land restoration and sustainable agriculture with a strong emphasis on empowering women, youth, indigenous peoples and marginalized groups (Component 2). It strengthens the adoption of diversified and sustainable livelihoods by supporting market access, finance and agri-technological solutions for products such as legumes, honey, mushrooms and edible insects (Component 3). It addresses underlying deforestation drivers, such as charcoal demand, by co-developing value chain environmental upgrading strategies (Component 4). Participatory and community approaches ensure active beneficiary engagement in planning, decision-making and monitoring, and subsequent up taking of project results. The initiative supports Zambia’s national strategies on restoration, climate adaptation and biodiversity conservation, and contributes to achieving SDGs on poverty, gender equality, climate action, and life on land. It highlights the role of the Italian development cooperation in promoting environmental sustainability, social inclusion, and inclusive economic growth through partnerships with government, civil society, academia, and the private sector. Questa iniziativa mira a creare un ambiente favorevole alla diffusione di pratiche sostenibili di utilizzo del suolo e di opzioni di sostentamento diversificate e rispettose della parità di genere che affrontino le cause dirette e sottostanti della deforestazione, ripristinino i paesaggi boschivi degradati di Miombo e promuovano una gestione sostenibile delle risorse naturali, garantendo al contempo benefici collaterali in termini di sviluppo sostenibile, quali la sicurezza alimentare e nutrizionale nelle regioni nord-occidentali e del Copperbelt dello Zambia. Per raggiungere questo obiettivo, il progetto rafforzerà le capacità degli enti governativi, delle comunità e delle famiglie agricole rurali di monitorare sia l'uso del suolo che le attività di ripristino a livello comunitario (Componente 1). L'iniziativa promuove inoltre il ripristino del suolo e l'agricoltura sostenibile, ponendo particolare enfasi sull'emancipazione delle donne, dei giovani, delle popolazioni indigene e dei gruppi emarginati (Componente 2). Rafforza l'adozione di mezzi di sussistenza diversificati e sostenibili sostenendo l'accesso al mercato, i finanziamenti e le soluzioni agrotecnologiche per prodotti quali legumi, miele, funghi e insetti commestibili (Componente 3). Affronta le cause alla base della deforestazione, quali la domanda di carbone vegetale, sviluppando congiuntamente strategie di miglioramento ambientale della catena del valore (Componente 4). Gli approcci partecipativi e comunitari garantiscono il coinvolgimento attivo dei beneficiari nella pianificazione, nel processo decisionale e nel monitoraggio, nonché nella successiva adozione dei risultati del progetto. L'iniziativa sostiene le strategie nazionali dello Zambia in materia di ripristino, adattamento climatico e conservazione della biodiversità e contribuisce al raggiungimento degli SDG relativi alla povertà, alla parità di genere, all'azione per il clima e alla vita sulla terraferma. Essa evidenzia il ruolo della cooperazione italiana allo sviluppo nella promozione della sostenibilità ambientale, dell'inclusione sociale e della crescita economica inclusiva attraverso partnership con il governo, la società civile, il mondo accademico e il settore privato. AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development Bioversity International AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development Agricultural development Forestry development Rural development Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources Improve education, awareness-raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning By 2020, ensure the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services, in particular forests, wetlands, mountains and drylands, in line with obligations under international agreements Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels By 2030, ensure sustainable food production systems and implement resilient agricultural practices that increase productivity and production, that help maintain ecosystems, that strengthen capacity for adaptation to climate change, extreme weather, drought, flooding and other disasters and that progressively improve land and soil quality Gender Equality Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Disability Nutrition Aid to Environment Participatory Development/Good Governance Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Mitigation Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Adaptation Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention to Combat Desertification Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH) 2000000.00 2000000.00 6000000.00 Commitment - Financial Year 2026 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development Bioversity International 2000000.00 Disboursement - Financial Year 2026 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development Bioversity International XM-DAC-6-4-011067-03-4 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development Following the extension of the geographical coverage of AICS Field Office in Maputo (Mozambique) to Zambia and Malawi, as per Deliberation n. 65/2024 of the Joint Committee of the Italian Coooperation, this initiative establishes a Fund for guaranteeing adequate technical assistance to AICS operations in Zambia and Malawi. Both Zambia and Malawi are identified as Priority Countries by the 3-year Planning Document of the Italian Cooperation for years 2024-2026. Approved by AICS Director by Deliberation n. 45/2024, this 3-year initiative meets the need to open an AICS office in Lusaka, reporting to AICS Maputo, and to recruit qualified staff for the design and management of Italian Cooperation interventions. L'iniziativa prevede l’istituzione di un Fondo Unico per l’assistenza tecnica al Programma di Cooperazione in Zambia e Malawi a seguito dell’estensione della competenza geografica Sede Estera di Maputo (Delibera del Comitato Congiunto n. 65/2024). Zambia e Malawi sono individuati dal Documento Triennale di Programmazione e Indirizzo 2024-2026 come Paesi prioritari. Approvata dal Direttore AICS con delibera n. 45/2024, l'iniziativa risponde all’esigenza di rafforzare l'operatività di AICS in Zambia e Malawi tramite l'apertura di un ufficio a Lusaka, in accordo con la locale Ambasciata. Le risorse attribuite all'iniziativa, di durata triennale, consentiranno l’avvio e l’operatività del nuovo ufficio e l’acquisizione di competenze tecniche necessarie alla formulazione e gestione dei programmi di cooperazione di competenza. AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development Administrative costs (non-sector allocable) Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development Enhance international support for implementing effective and targeted capacity-building in developing countries to support national plans to implement all the Sustainable Development Goals, including through North-South, South-South and triangular cooperation 1065000.00 Commitment - Financial Year 2024 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development 131238.48 Disboursement - Financial Year 2025 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development 194595.09 Disboursement - Financial Year 2026 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development XM-DAC-6-4-013363-01-0 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development The UNIDROIT’s “Zambia Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism for Sustainable Trade and Investment 2026” by UNIDROIT includes a 10-month training programme, conducted partly in person (in Zambia and Italy) and partly online, targeting public officials, judges, and legal experts on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms. The objective is to provide both theoretical and practical training, including relevant case law and principles of international commercial law, to support the prevention and resolution of disputes. UNIDROIT’s work through the initiative “Zambia Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism for Sustainable Trade and Investment 2026” has a cross-cutting impact on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and has a primary impact on Sustainable Development Goal 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), by strengthening the partner country’s capacity to ensure effective, transparent, and accessible judicial systems. The project also contributes transversally to SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), by fostering international cooperation and networks between Italian and African stakeholders, and to SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), by promoting a stable and sustainable business environment that supports investment and economic development. Il progetto Zambia Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism for Sustainable Trade and Investment 2026 dell’UNIDROIT comprende un programma di formazione di 10 mesi, svolto in parte in presenza (in Zambia e in Italia) e in parte online, rivolto a funzionari pubblici, giudici ed esperti legali sui meccanismi di risoluzione alternativa delle controversie (ADR). L’obiettivo è fornire una formazione sia teorica che pratica, includendo la giurisprudenza pertinente e i principi del diritto commerciale internazionale, per sostenere la prevenzione e la risoluzione delle controversie. Il lavoro dell’UNIDROIT attraverso l’iniziativa Zambia Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism for Sustainable Trade and Investment 2026 ha un impatto trasversale sull’attuazione dell’Agenda 2030 e incide in modo primario sull’Obiettivo di Sviluppo Sostenibile n. 16 (Pace, giustizia e istituzioni solide), rafforzando la capacità del paese partner di garantire sistemi giudiziari efficaci, trasparenti e accessibili. Il progetto contribuisce inoltre trasversalmente all’Obiettivo n. 17 (Partnership per gli obiettivi), promuovendo la cooperazione internazionale e le reti tra portatori di interesse italiani e africani, e all’Obiettivo n. 8 (Lavoro dignitoso e crescita economica), favorendo un ambiente imprenditoriale stabile e sostenibile che supporti gli investimenti e lo sviluppo economico. AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development UNIDROIT - INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE UNIFICATION OF PRIVAT AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development Legal and judicial development Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere Strengthen domestic resource mobilization, including through international support to developing countries, to improve domestic capacity for tax and other revenue collection Sustain per capita economic growth in accordance with national circumstances and, in particular, at least 7 per cent gross domestic product growth per annum in the least developed countries Gender Equality Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Disability Nutrition Aid to Environment Participatory Development/Good Governance Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Mitigation Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Adaptation Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Convention to Combat Desertification Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH) 150000.00 Commitment - Financial Year 2025 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development UNIDROIT - INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE UNIFICATION OF PRIVAT 150000.00 Disboursement - Financial Year 2025 AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development UNIDROIT - INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE UNIFICATION OF PRIVAT