FEICOM launches second call for projects to help municipalities combat climate change

Cameroon's Special Fund for Equipment and Inter-municipal Intervention (FEICOM) is intensifying its climate action with the launch of its second call for projects through its Climate Window initiative.

This program aims to bolster the climate resilience of local territories by financing adaptation and ecosystem protection infrastructure. Following the success of its first call, which supported 56 projects for Decentralized Territorial Collectivities (CTDs), the new initiative seeks to build on that momentum. The focus is on four key sectors: preserving forests and biodiversity, promoting a diverse energy mix, improving waste management and valorization, and strengthening water and sanitation infrastructure.

The call is open to municipalities, inter-municipal groupings, and urban communities that are particularly vulnerable to climate-related challenges such as floods, landslides, and droughts. FEICOM is encouraging innovation, particularly through inter-municipal or inter-regional projects, allowing entities facing similar risks to pool their resources for a more cohesive territorial response to climate change.

This renewed push by FEICOM underscores a growing commitment to addressing the impacts of climate change at the local level in Cameroon. By providing financial and technical support, the Climate Window aims to empower communities to develop and implement sustainable solutions, thereby safeguarding their environments and improving the quality of life for their residents.