The INGOs AMURT and Kindernothilfe Germany (KNH) are currently planning a project entitled “Integrated management, protection, and regeneration of coastal mangrove ecosystems for strengthened resilience to climate change.” The foreseen intervention area includes four Departments of Haiti: Artibonite, North, North-West, and North-East.

The planned project combines community-based mangrove regeneration and livelihood strengthening with improved environmental governance, awareness, and education. Through the establishment of local mangrove nurseries, the organization of Self-Help Groups for fishermen and (livestock) farmers and the diversification of livelihoods, the initiative seeks to reduce pressure on coastal ecosystems while improving household income. In parallel, the project seeks to reinforce institutional and community capacities for environmental management by supporting local authorities in drafting and enforcing municipal decrees, training Volunteer Environmental Guards, and implementing broad-based awareness campaigns. Together, these measures are expected to enhance ecosystem protection, strengthen climate adaptation and social cohesion, and contribute to more stable incomes and resilient livelihoods in the targeted coastal regions.

The implementing partners are seeking co-financing for the project from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) under the International Climate and Environmental Protection (IKU) funding facility. In accordance with BMZ requirements, an independent feasibility study is underway to examine the relevance and feasibility of the planned intervention.

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The feasibility study is conducted jointly by a Germany-based lead consultant and a national consultant based in Haiti. While the lead consultant is responsible for overall coordination, analysis, and reporting, the national consultant oversees the collection of primary data and manages a small team of enumerators in the field.

The main purpose of the data collection mission is to gather reliable primary data from the project’s target areas in order to assess the technical, institutional, and socio-economic feasibility of the proposed intervention. The mission will combine quantitative and qualitative methods to capture both numerical and contextual insights relevant to project design.

Specifically, the data collection will include:

• Household surveys to obtain quantitative information on livelihoods, income sources, use of natural resources, and exposure to climate risks;

• Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) with local authorities, community leaders, and representatives of relevant institutions to understand governance structures, institutional capacities, and existing environmental management practices;

• Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with different community groups (women, men, youth, fishers, farmers) to explore perceptions, local knowledge, and social dynamics related to resource use, mangrove protection, and livelihood diversification.

The results of the data collection will provide the empirical basis for the feasibility assessment, allowing the study team to triangulate findings, validate assumptions in the project concept, and identify context-specific risks, opportunities, and recommendations for project design.