São Tomé and Príncipe
Native forests, agroforests, mangroves, savannas, coastal woodlands and croplands
São Tomé and Príncipe is home to some of the world’s most unique biodiversity. But its ecosystems are under pressure.
Our Global Reach
The program aims to restore crucial ecosystems such as forests, mangroves, wetlands, peatlands and grasslands across 20 countries.
Our Expected Impact
1M
Hectares Under Restoration
200.000
Hectares of Terrestrial Protected Areas (PAs) Under Improved Management
2M
Hectares under Improved Practices
100M
Metric Tons of Greenhouse Gases Emissions Mitigated
1M
People Benefiting from GEF Investments
A Strategic Approach to Restoration
The Ecosystem Restoration Integrated Program aims to generate multiple lasting environmental and socioeconomic benefits by implementing integrated and innovative strategies to restore degraded ecosystems, including:
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Scaling up restoration together
The program creates enabling conditions needed to expand restoration efforts including smart policies, financial incentives and inclusive planning that convenes and supports all stakeholders.
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Innovation for impact
The program unites traditional knowledge and practices, working closely with Indigenous Peoples and local communities.
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Financing the future
The program unlocks sustainable funding mechanisms to support restoration at a large scale.
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