forests

The development objective of the Forest and Savanna Restoration Investment Program Project for Congo, Democratic Republic of is to improve forested landscape management and enhance community livelihoods in selected project areas. The project comprises of five components. The first component, improved land use planning and governance for natural resource management in selected project areas aims to support the seven targeted provinces in developing comprehensive land use plans at all administrative levels with a focus on sustainable development and safeguarding forest ecosystems.

The development objectives of the Third Phase of the Food Systems Resilience Program for Eastern and Southern Africa Project for Eastern and Southern Africa, Kenya, Comoros, Malawi, Somalia are to increase resilience of food systems and the Recipient’s preparedness for food insecurity in project areas, and, in case of an eligible crisis or emergency, to respond promptly and effectively to it. The project comprises of six components.

The objective of the Decentralized Forest and Woodland Management Project for Burkina Faso was to promote national development policies and support the definition and implementation of community-based natural resource management processes in thirty-two, mostly rural, communes, to strengthen sustainable local development practices and contribute to reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from deforestation and woodland degradation.

The project aims to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the income of the unemployed and underemployed, and to increase efficiency and adaptability of the social protection system of the Recipient.The project's public works program plans to pay local communities to restore waterways and forests, rehabilitate riverbanks, and plant mangroves, grasses, and seagrass.

The Resilient Landscapes and Livelihoods Project of Ethiopia has the objectives to improve climate resilience, land productivity and carbon storage, and increase access to diversified livelihood activities in selected rural watersheds. This project is comprised of four components: (1) Green infrastructure and resilient livelihoods component will support the restoration of degraded landscapes in selected watersheds and help build resilient livelihoods on this newly productive foundation.

This project aims to strengthen Türkiye’s institutional capacity for integrated fire management and enhance the resilience of forests and communities to wildfires. Key activities include wildfire risk reduction, capacity building, restoration of fire-affected landscapes, and support for rapid response during emergencies.

This project aims to enhance the efficiency, environmental sustainability, and competitiveness of select Organized Industrial Zones (OIZs) in Turkey. Activities include investments in green infrastructure, innovation centers, and technical assistance to strengthen institutional capacity.

This project supports resilient and sustainable connectivity across selected provinces in the Kasai region and eastern DRC. Activities include improving road and aviation infrastructure, developing digital connectivity, and implementing environmental measures like forest management, vehicle emission control, and gender empowerment programs.

The Timor-Leste Branch Roads Project improves road access, safety, and climate resilience on the Gleno-Maubisse Corridor. Activities include slope stabilization, bioengineering measures such as tree planting, and infrastructure upgrades to reduce erosion and landslides and enhance disaster response capabilities.

This project improves the management of natural resources and tourism assets in Southern Tanzania while increasing alternative livelihoods for communities near Protected Areas. Activities include infrastructure improvements in Protected Areas, alternative livelihood development, and catchment conservation to ensure sustainable landscape and water management.