Abia NEWMAP-EIB Climate-Adaptation Hub
Welcome to the Abia NEWMAP-EIB Climate-Adaptation Hub, the authoritative digital gateway to one of Africa’s most ambitious sub-national climate programmes. Explore how Abia State combines hard engineering, nature-based solutions and cutting-edge digital MRV to stabilise ravines, protect livelihoods and generate carbon-credit potential—setting a replicable blueprint for the rest of Nigeria and beyond
Building on the success of NEWMAP Phase 1 (2013-2022), which remediated 5 key sites, reclaimed 50+ Ha, and benefited over 1,800 households in Abia.
Combining robust engineering, nature-based solutions (NbS), community engagement, and advanced digital Monitoring, Reporting & Verification (MRV).
Addressing critical erosion across 80+ sites with strong state commitment, shovel-ready projects, and significant co-benefits.