Description

The proposed programme aims to restore the land and livelihoods of 305,000 small-scale farming households, covering an area of approximately 275,000 hectares. It will enhance ecosystem services and carbon sinks, using locally appropriate EverGreening practices, in order to sequester 11,350,543 tCO2e and generate 8,512,907 certified carbon credits for the benefit of local communities and the investor. To improve the landscapes and livelihoods across Malawi, the programme will take a multi-faceted, evidence-based approach to strengthen social, institutional and economic infrastructure, and will develop equitable agroforestry value chains and ecosystem-based businesses (include the engagement with carbon markets) that underpin the sustainability of scaling-up positive impacts being realised through Evergreening practices.

The Programme goal is to improve livelihoods, food security and resilience to climate change in Malawi through restoring ecosystem services and improved management of agricultural, pastoral and forest areas contributing to emissions reductions. This programme will enable and build substantial carbon sinks and sequestration opportunities, allowing viable returns to both farmers and investors.