Challenge

Climate experts state that deforestation in tropical regions like the Choco accelerate desertification of soils and global warming. Moreover, almost 500 animals and 2,000 local plant species are now endangered. In the Choco 85% live below the poverty line, with a 32% illiteracy rate, and only 38% of teenagers going to high school. Women and girls are particularly affected, 40% of households are single mothers. Covid-19 public measures undermined access to food, and medical care is unavailable.

Solution

We recognize reforestation through analog forestry as a cross-sectoral solution to restore degraded areas, reverse biodiversity loss, absorb carbon, slow down global warming, decontaminate soil and water, build health resilience, while also addressing conditions of poverty and Covid19 infections, by including trees that yield fruits and medicinal plants to be used for community needs. Groups of women entrepreneurs will be created, while project benefits will prioritize on vulnerable households.

Long-Term Impact

This project will: restore 100 hectares of tropical forest, protect over two thousand species of plants and animals, sequestrate 15,000 tons of carbon, produce 10 edible fruit plant and 10 medicinal plant species for local communities, create a group of 50 women entrepreneurs, increase by 20% the household income of 100 families, increase by 20% women who are economically independent, and by 50% health resilience. Will train children and youth in agroforestry, medicinal plants & sustainability.

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a DOCX file (projdoc.docx).

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