GIZ Mauritania

About us

Cooperation between Mauritania and Germany began shortly after the country became independent in 1960. In 1991 the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH opened its own office in the capital, Nouakchott.
Another challenge is posed by the impacts of climate change, which are damaging agricultural, forest and pasture ecosystems. This is a threat to agriculture and food security among the rural population.
In Mauritania, GIZ is working in the following priority areas:
-  Peace and inclusive societies
-  Education and sustainable growth for good jobs
-  Environment and natural resources.
Adaptation to climate change is another priority area. Farmland, forests and pastureland are to be managed in a climate-sensitive way, so as to ensure long-term food supplies for the population. GIZ also advises the Mauritanian Government on sustainable fishing and aquaculture that conserves natural resources.