Our Mission to Restore Ecosystem

The Ecosystem Restoration Integrated Program is a six-year, US$ 200 million initiative funded by the Global Environment Facility and led by Conservation International. The program aims to restore critical ecosystems and support local communities that depend on them. The program aligns with the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration and supports global restoration commitments through policy, finance, capacity building and international cooperation.  The program includes 20 countries across Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Why Ecosystem Restoration Matters

About 20 million square kilometers (7.7 million square miles) of Earth’s land faces degradation, affecting everything from food security to climate stability. By restoring these vital ecosystems, we can:

Combat Climate
Change

Sequester carbon and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.
Protect
Biodiversity

Conserve endangered species and habitats.
Enhance
Water Security

 Improve water quality and quantity.
Boost Local
Economies

Create jobs and support sustainable livelihoods.

Our Vision

The Ecosystem Restoration Integrated Program envisions a vibrant, inclusive global movement addressing ecosystem degradation and climate change through large-scale restoration.

By building a vast network of partnerships, integrating innovation with traditional knowledge, and empowering youth, women, Indigenous peoples, and local communities, the program drives coordinated, long-term solutions at the speed and scale needed to restore our planet and improve people’s lives.

Photo credit: © Benjamin Drummond

Our Partners

Conservation International is partnering with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), World Bank, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to implement the Ecosystem Restoration Integrated Program.

Supported by

Led by

In Partnership with

Government Partners

Governments from 20 participating countries—spanning Africa, Asia, and Latin America—are key partners in implementing the Ecosystem Restoration Integrated Program on the ground. They are driving restoration efforts in forests, wetlands, peatlands, and grasslands, ensuring alignment with national priorities and global restoration goals.

Photo credit: © Conservation International/photo by Lynn Tang

Countries

Non Government  Partners

The Ecosystem Restoration Integrated Program (ERIP) works closely with a network of non-governmental organizations to support restoration efforts across 20 countries. These partnerships focus on developing training programs, building technical and institutional capacity, and creating tools that help countries design and implement effective restoration strategies. ERIP collaborates with the World Resources Institute (WRI), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Alliance for Restoration of Natural Resources (ANR Alliance), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and the Conservation Strategy Fund.

In Partnership with

Our Team  Global Coordination  Project (GCP)

The ERIP is coordinated through the Global Coordination Project (GCP), led by Conservation International, that provides a strategic hub for advancing the program's goals, supports a coherent and innovative process, knowledge management and exchange, programmatic coordination, stakeholder engagement and inclusive governance.

The GCP plays a crucial role in supporting the Ecosystem Restoration Integrated Program by equipping Child Projects with the necessary tools and information to advocate for coherent policy, mobilize financing, and promote innovative restoration alternatives and benefits.

Learn More about Mônica Barcellos Harris

Mônica Barcellos Harris

Restoration Partnerships Director
Learn More about Natalia Garcia

Natalia Garcia

Senior Manager Restoration Delivery M&E
Learn More about Alex Marsh

Alex Marsh

Senior Manager Restoration Engagement
Learn More about Camila Souza

Camila Souza

Communications and Knowledge Management Manager
Learn More about Raquel Sofía Lozano Vásquez

Raquel Sofía Lozano Vásquez

Restoration Spatial Analyst
Learn More about Helen Morris

Helen Morris

Restoration Spatial Analyst