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ACTIVE PROJECT

United for food and agriculture in the Yangambi Landscape (FORETS-Agri)

United for food and agriculture in the Yangambi Landscape (FORETS-Agri)

Duration: October 2023 - October 2027

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Descriptions

FORETS- AGRI action aims to intensify and broaden the application of agroecological practices within the framework of landscape approach implemented by CIFOR in the Yangambi Landscapes for several years. Agroecological principles are essential for transforming food systems and form the basis of the actions implemented through this intervention in the Yangambi Landscapes. They are implemented through the structural networks formed in the field by pilot farms, demonstrations fields and above all farm field schools in complete synergy with the FORETS II and FORETS-FOOD actions financed by the EU but also with several other actions financed by CIFOR'S partners in the Landscapes e.g. ENABEL, AFD and the private sector.

Paolo Cerutti

Principal Investigator

Details

Project locations

Congo (Democratic Republic of)

Project duration

October 2023 - October 2027
(4 years)

Thematic areas

  • Democratic Republic of Congo

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

  • No poverty
  • Partnerships for the goals
  • Peace, justice and strong institutions

Transformative Partnership Platforms (TPP)

  • Landscape Restoration
  • Inclusive and green value chains
  • Circular Bioeconomy and Sustainable Energy from Biomass
  • Transforming the quality of tree planting (TQTP): a platform for ensuring restoration and agroforestry success through partnership with pantropical planters
  • Agroecological approaches, building resilience, livelihoods and landscapes

Flagship Products (FP)

  • Evidence for Resilient Agriculture (ERA)
  • Co-Designing Smallholder Agroforestry Management Tool (COSAM)

Project team

Silvia Ferrari

Scientist - Yangambi Engagement Landscape (YEL) Coordinator (Timber)

Maxwell

Senior Expert – Agroecology

Collins Fai

Field Facilitator

Paolo Cerutti

Principal Scientist, DRC Country Lead

Funders

Partners