Landscape Initiative promotes integrated landscape management by connecting conservation, sustainable land use, governance, livelihoods, and financing across the Guinean Forests region. Created in response to growing deforestation, biodiversity loss, and climate pressures, the initiative supports coordinated regional action and collaboration among governments, communities, partners, and the private sector to deliver long-term environmental and development impact.
About Landscape Initiatives
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Guinean Forests Integrated Program
The initiative operates through a set of coordinated programs designed to address the key drivers of forest loss while strengthening conservation, sustainable livelihoods, regional governance, and long-term resilience across the Guinean Forests landscape.
Integrated Landscape
Management
Supports integrated planning, restoration, and sustainable management across forest landscapes by working with governments, communities, and local partners to balance conservation goals with livelihoods, agriculture, and land-use needs in priority ecological areas.
Sustainable Finance
Develops long-term financing mechanisms and investment approaches that support conservation, restoration, climate resilience, and sustainable land management while helping mobilize public and private sector resources for lasting impact.
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Policy & Regional
Coordination
Strengthens policy dialogue, institutional coordination, and cross-country collaboration to improve environmental governance, harmonize regional approaches, and support collective action on biodiversity conservation, forest protection, and climate resilience across West Africa.
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