The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is responsible for implementing the project, while the Société de Développement des Forêts (SODEFOR) leads its execution. Local communities are engaged in sustainable agroforestry and income-generating activities. Producers and buyers are involved in fostering business agreements to support market access. Governmental and non-governmental institutions contribute by supporting governance and capacity building. The private sector participates in restoration through targeted investments, sustainable supply chains, and long-term partnerships.
GEF grants
co-funding
In the central and northern savannahs of Côte d'Ivoire, the project will address ecosystem degradation through a coordinated set of actions. These efforts aim to restore degraded land and strengthen institutional frameworks by combining technical training, sustainable practices, and knowledge exchange.
Training will be provided on ecosystem assessment, and local land use plans will be developed to guide restoration activities and ensure alignment with ecological and community needs.
The project will implement sustainable agroforestry systems and support income-generating activities to improve land use while supporting local livelihoods.
Restoration progress will be tracked through baseline studies and ongoing monitoring. Business agreements between producers and buyers will be fostered to strengthen market access and support sustainable production.
Existing funding mechanisms for biodiversity restoration will be improved. The project will also create and share knowledge products and participate in regional exchanges to support learning and collaboration.
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