Restore Africa (RESAF) Project – Malawi
The Restore Africa (RESAF) Project is a pioneering afforestation and reforestation initiative led by Catholic Relief Services (CRS). With a focus on climate resilience and sustainable land management, RESAF aims to restore 350,000 hectares of degraded land, plant 15.5 million trees, and sequester 11.35 million tonnes of CO₂ over 30 years, benefiting 380,000 rural households across seven districts in Malawi.
KEY GOALS
- Enhance climate resilience through large-scale tree planting and regenerative farming.
- Generate 8.5 million Verified Carbon Units (VCUs) for sustainable carbon trading.
- Strengthen biodiversity conservation and promote eco-friendly land management.
Project Scope & Implementation
🤝 Partners:
The project will be implemented by 8 consortium partners
- Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Lead
- CARE International
- Self Help Africa (SHA)
- Total Land Care (TLC)
- World Vision
- Catholic Development Commission in Malawi (CADECOM)
- Organization for Sustainable Socio-Economic Development Initiative (OSSEDI) Malawi
Centre for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR ICRAF) as technical partner in the consortium
🌱 Core Activities:
- Agroforestry
- Climate-smart Agriculture
- Carbon Credit Generation
- Community-led Training
🌍 Regions Covered:
- Chitipa
- Mzimba
- Ntcheu
- Neno
- Mangochi
- Machinga
- Zomba
Project Map
Why RESAF Matters
- Supports global climate change mitigation efforts
- Empowers rural communities with sustainable livelihoods.
- Strengthens partnerships for long-term environmental success.
Environmental & Social Impact
Matex International conducted a comprehensive Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) to ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks, community participation, and sustainability measures.
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