This component will enhance the climate resilience of the tourism sector by upgrading infrastructure to preserve existing assets while increasing the attractiveness of tourism sites. It includes community capacity building on climate resilience, leveraging technical assessments and stakeholder consultations to prioritize interventions. Activities include the rehabilitation of key sites, such as Kunta Kinteh Island, and integrating women-friendly economic activities and social norms related to gender equality.

Subcomponent 2a: Protection, Rehabilitation, and Integrated Management of Coastal Areas (US$45 million)

Focused on addressing coastal erosion and sea level rise in the West Coast TDA, this subcomponent will use a combination of natural-based solutions (NBS) and hard infrastructure to improve resilience. Activities may involve revegetation, sediment restoration, and breakwater construction, informed by climate projections and consultations with stakeholders such as hoteliers and fisherfolk.



Subcomponent 2b: Integrated Tourism Product Development and Diversification of Selected TDA/Tourism Areas (US$5 million)

This subcomponent aims to enhance the resilience and attractiveness of underdeveloped tourism areas. Following destination site assessments, interventions will improve both tourist appeal and local economic participation, particularly for women. Upgrades could include last-mile infrastructure, market space improvements, and efforts to reduce climate vulnerabilities, such as jetty reconstruction. The project will also build local capacity to manage climate risks, with community engagement at the forefront.