The project is implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). It is executed in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, and the Ministry of Planning, Finance, and Blue Economy. The Agência Fiduciária de Administração de Projetos (AFAP) serves as the operational partner. Local implementation is supported by farmer cooperatives—including CECAB, CECAFEB, CECAQ-11, and CEPIBA—as well as NGOs, civil society organizations, and women and youth groups.
GEF grants
co-funding
São Tomé and Príncipe’s restoration strategy is structured around four focus areas that work together to restore ecosystems, strengthen institutions, and support sustainable livelihoods.
The project addresses policy and capacity development barriers to effectively implement ecosystem restoration action plans. It will improve intersectoral coordination and foster gender-responsive policy guidelines on ecosystem restoration.
The project promotes participatory planning and innovations in ecosystem restoration for improved livelihoods by supporting the adoption of on-the-ground solutions. These efforts aim to restore healthy forest and agroforestry ecosystems while alleviating pressures on these ecosystems.
The project explores avenues for financing restoration by improving capacity for sustainable business development and identifying adapted financing options for ecosystem restoration. Supporting green entrepreneurship, Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES), and access to finance for women and youth in forest.
The project supports the development of both national and project-specific monitoring systems. It also promotes coordination with the global Ecosystem Restoration Integrated Program through knowledge exchange and adaptive learning.
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