Project partners include the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), responsible for implementation; South Africa’s Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, leading execution; and local stakeholders, engaged in training, restoration planning, and on-the-ground interventions.
GEF grants
co-funding
South Africa is advancing peatland restoration through a coordinated strategy that blends science, planning, and local action. The project targets key regions with tailored approaches to restore ecosystem functions and support community benefits.
A transdisciplinary approach will guide sustainable and holistic restoration, integrating ecological, hydrological, and social expertise.
Integrated catchment-level plans will be developed to align restoration with broader land and water management goals.
Site-specific interventions will be implemented across pilot locations, addressing the unique needs of each peatland system.
Stakeholders will be trained and supported to carry out restoration, while investment will be mobilized to sustain long-term efforts.
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