Federal Ministry of the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV)

Solutions connected with Federal Ministry of the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV)

East and South Africa

Entarara Forest: Establishment of community-managed natural forests

Hannah

Weggerle

4 Building blocks

Area survey and boundary marking

Removal of Invasive Species in Entarara Forest

Establishment of Entarara Community Forest Association (CFA)

Development of User Groups for Livelihood Support

East and South Africa

Multi-Stakeholder Engagement for Improved Management of the Mvai Forest Reserve in Ntcheu District, Malawi

Hannah

Weggerle

6 Building blocks

Degradation Mapping and Baseline Survey

Establishment of the Chief’s Forum

Community Education and Sensitization

Adequate By-Laws and Enforcement Mechanisms

Demarcation of Reserve Boundaries with Community Involvement

Livelihood Diversification for Conservation

East and South Africa

Farmer Field Schools demonstrating conservation agriculture with trees to scale up soil conservation

Hannah

Weggerle

6 Building blocks

Establishing local leadership and community-buy in

Selecting and Training of Lead Farmers

Conducting Demonstration Days and Hands-On Learning

Integrating Traditional Knowledge and Sustainable Practices

Addressing Socio-Economic Needs Through Livelihood Alter-natives

Establishing Strong Support Systems and Monitoring