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This is a training and awareness project on climate change and the creation of an artisanal unit for the production of green charcoal based on biomass waste for the benefit of the women's group in the commune of the village of Goghin in Burkina Faso. This project combines both valorization of the biomass resource and raising awareness among populations to raise awareness of climate change. The general objective of the project is to contribute to adaptation to climate change and the mitigation of its effects through the engagement of women. The expected results of the project are of various types: -on an ecological level: reduction of GHG emissions and preservation of forest cover -economically: job creation and generation of new income for women -socially: reduction of women's work in collecting firewood and improvement of their social status in terms of health: prevention of respiratory diseases. -considerably reduce the use of chemical fertilizers in agriculture by introducing charcoal (Bio char) as a fertilizer.

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Each ton of green charcoal can save about 1 ton of C2.
The project proposes at 100% of its capacity to produce 2,500 tons of green charcoal, which will save 2,500 tons of CO2. Wood/charcoal emits more CO2 than oils, so we estimate that the project will replace 80% of the stoves/furnaces/wood/charcoal dryers, etc.
This exemplary project will serve as a model for other new entrepreneurs in this field. They will benefit from comprehensive training and business know-how on the project and will be able to start their own project elsewhere in Burkina Faso or perhaps in Africa.
Each of these projects will create dozens of permanent jobs in a pellet production plant and dozens of direct jobs in various related activities such as biomass collection, procurement, loading and unloading, etc.

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The expected impacts of the project are:
On the ecological level
- the forest cover is preserved and reconstitutes itself naturally
- the regrowth of trees promotes biodiversity
- the carbon sinks formed by the trees that have been planted are preserved
- greenhouse gas emissions are reduced
- the effects of global warming are mitigated
- The promotion of organic farming,

On the economic level
- local jobs are created
- income for women is generated
- the local economy is boosted
- The promotion of food security
On the social level
- the wood chore for women and girls is reduced; women engage in other activities
- women's social status improves thanks to the training they receive and their paid work
- women are better informed about the risks linked to climate change
- thanks to their income women can more easily send their children to school and access healthcare
On the health front
- Women and their children are less exposed to respiratory diseases due to the use of wood and charcoal.