J-CRISD: Cultivating Climate Resilience in Tanzania
The Juncao Cultivation/Multiplication for Climate Resilience and Sustainable Development (J-CRISD) project is a high-impact, 12-month initiative designed to bulletproof the livelihoods of livestock keepers in Tanzania’s semi-arid Chamwino District.
Funded by IDN Norway and implemented by IDN Africa, this project utilizes "Juncao"—a drought-resistant, high-protein nature-based technology—to solve the twin crises of environmental degradation and fodder scarcity. By empowering 20 Champion Farmers to act as decentralized seed banks, J-CRISD is building a self-sustaining, climate-smart livestock ecosystem that reduces community conflict and secures household incomes.