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Green Economic Empowerment

Environmental sustainability and economic well-being are closely connected. Communities need opportunities to improve their livelihoods while protecting the natural resources and ecosystems on which those livelihoods depend. Mazingira Yetu supports…

Protecting Forests and Biodiversity for the Future

Forests are essential to healthy ecosystems and resilient communities. They provide habitats for biodiversity, regulate climate, protect water systems, store carbon and support livelihoods. Sustainable forest management therefore requires more…

Turning Waste into Resources

Rapid population growth, urbanization and changing consumption patterns are increasing the quantity and complexity of waste generated by households, institutions, businesses and communities. Poor waste management can contribute to environmental…

Climate Change and Community Resilience: Building a More Resilient Future

Climate change is increasingly affecting agriculture, water resources, biodiversity, ecosystems, infrastructure and community livelihoods. Communities that depend directly on natural resources and climate-sensitive economic activities can face particularly significant risks.…