Project Name: Improving schools’ resilience to natural disasters and climate adaptation in Comoros
This project aims to enhance the resilience of pre-primary, primary, and secondary school buildings across Comoros, safeguarding them against cyclones, earthquakes, floods, storm surges, and other climate-related hazards.
Through comprehensive data collection, it will establish a baseline assessment of existing school infrastructure and formulate guidelines for reinforcing and upgrading vulnerable institutions nationwide.
A government-led initiative will be launched to prioritize and strengthen key schools, ensuring their adaptability and long-term sustainability in the face of environmental challenges.
Lead Agency: Ministry of the National Education of Comoros
Impact
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This project aims to fortify Comoros’ education infrastructure by establishing systems and tools grounded in objective data and international standards, ensuring that over 1,325 schools are better prepared for future disasters.
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It will strengthen the Ministry of National Education’s institutional capacity by updating construction directives, developing quality assurance and maintenance manuals, and training at least five ministry personnel to effectively implement the Resilient Schools’ Strengthening Initiative.
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The project will produce design and tendering packages for the upgrade of three schools, while fostering awareness among 300 key stakeholders across government, school management, and the construction sector on climate adaptation and disaster resilience.
