Climate Risk and Resilience Toolkit for Minigrids in Rural Africa

Climate Risk and Resilience Toolkit for Minigrids in Rural Africa

Rural African communities face increasing threats from climate change, including frequent floods, droughts, storms, and shifting rainfall patterns that disrupt livelihoods and damage vital infrastructure. Minigrids, as renewable and decentralized energy systems, offer a reliable and affordable solution to expand electricity access where national grids fall short, supporting local economies and essential services. However, these minigrids and the communities they serve remain vulnerable to climate risks that can affect their performance and long-term sustainability.

This toolkit equips developers, planners, and policymakers to integrate climate risk and resilience into every stage of minigrid projects, including risk assessment, resilient design, procurement, operations, and adaptive monitoring. It also highlights the importance of strengthening community resilience through local capacity building, disaster preparedness, climate-smart agriculture, and sustainable water management.

Designed for rural Africa but adaptable to other contexts, this toolkit is essential for ensuring that minigrids provide lasting, climate-resilient energy access.