Three clubs in Kalomo district are set to benefit from climate-resilient livelihood interventions valued at over 1 million kwacha under the Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and Development Phase II (TRALARD II) Project. The interventions seek to strengthen community…

Three clubs in Kalomo district are set to benefit from climate-resilient livelihood interventions valued at over 1 million kwacha under the Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and Development Phase II (TRALARD II) Project.

The interventions seek to strengthen community resilience, improve household livelihoods and promote sustainable management of natural resources ahead of the anticipated Super El Niño conditions.

Project manager James Siakakaba says the interventions are designed to support vulnerable communities with affordable and practical livelihood opportunities that can help them cope with possible drought conditions.

Mr Siakakaba says the project also aims to address challenges associated with water scarcity, reduced agricultural production and the impact of climate variability on household incomes.

The beneficiary groups are Kamudoti Women’s Club, Tubeleke Women’s Club and Kalonda Agro-forestry and Beekeeping Association in Siachitema chiefdom.

Kamudoti Women’s Club will benefit a water reticulation system and horticultural production, small livestock support and the establishment of a tree nursery.

While Tubeleke Women’s Club has been earmarked for horticultural development, goat rearing, establishment of a tree nursery and a solar-powered borehole.

The proposed support is aimed at strengthening the group’s livelihood activities while providing a more reliable water source to support production and improve its ability to withstand climate-related shocks.

And Kalonda Agro-forestry and Beekeeping Association is expected to receive support towards horticulture, water reticulation, beekeeping and tree nursery establishment as part of its agroforestry activities.

The interventions are intended to promote sustainable land-use practices, conserve biodiversity, diversify income sources and improve the economic well-being of its members.

“The selected activities have been considered because they can be rolled out within the current year as they have the potential to deliver immediate and practical benefits to the targeted communities and be rolled out in the coming years,” Mr Sikakaba said.

These interventions are expected to contribute to increased household incomes, improved food and livelihood security, better environmental management and enhanced capacity among communities in the district to respond to climate-related risks and other livelihood challenges

TRALARD II is a five-year World Bank funded programme running from January 2026 to December 2030 in ten districts of Southern Province.

The project is being implemented by line government departments from the Council, Forestry, Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock, Water Resources, Cooperatives and Community Development.