Permaculture initiative through community participation

A permanent link between nature and community well-being

ABOUT PERMACULTURE

Permaculture agriculture, also known as permaculture farming, is an approach to food production that applies the principles of permaculture to create sustainable, regenerative and self-sustaining agricultural systems.

It seeks to mimic natural ecosystems, maximizing their efficiency and productivity while minimizing negative impacts on the environment. Permaculture agriculture is not just about growing food but also about integrating various elements to create a harmonious and resilient system.

THE UNIQUENESS OF THE REGION

Located in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the area of this project extends over the territories of Réserve de la Bombo Lumene (DCRBL), Shera et Runingu and Balanga Village.

The forests of the Congo Basin are the first (and last) lungs of the planet. They absorb more carbon than any other forests in the world. They are also an essential reservoir of biodiversity.

THE PROJECT

Permaculture initiative through community participation: protecting natural resources and promoting the development of resilient communities

Planting natural species of trees to withstand the effects of climate change while increasing the standard of living in the Democratic Republic of Congo through employment creation.

The project actively protects natural resources within the territories of Réserve de la Bombo Lumene (DCRBL), Shera et Runingu and Balanga Village. It also fosters and promotes community development increasing their resilience to the effects of climate change.

By planting natural species of trees in 10.000 ha of single farms, the project also increases the standard of living through employment creation, directly and indirectly, in the RDC.

The permaculture initiative creates sustainable food sources for the local communities and provides solutions for soil fertility, water conservation and animal habitat.

The project is developed and implemented through the partnership of relevant stakeholders, including Fanyatu and Graine de vie.

POSITIVE OUTCOMES

Project activities and goals

Environmental Impact

Set up large-scale tree planting projects on 10.000ha based on “direct seeding” technique all while raising awareness on climate change and adaptation strategies

SOCIAL Impact

Create capacity building programs to increase the resilience of vulnerable groups to redefine their daily practices and become actors in reforestation

Economic Impact

The project implementation and consequent activities contribute to the increase of the standard of living through the creation of job positions, both direct and indirect

POSITIVE DIFFERENCE

Empowering change through project implementation

Through the income from the carbon credits crosscutting generated from the project, activities will be implemented in four scopes:

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

To provide women entrepreneurs within the project with viable and accessible finance options to help support them in investing

Alternative Livelihoods

Support and guidance to strengthen producer associations and enterprises, with a focus on women

Climate Change Awareness

Develop and implement a communication campaign among women and men to highlight the importance of the sustainable practices for the conservation of the land

Capacity building

Undertake capacity building workshops to train experts, women and men extension workers and community members on more efficient processing and storage techniques and cultivation

PROJECT STAKEHOLDERS

Fanyatu

«Regreening Africa with the power of permaculture» is Fanyatu’s motto. The organization aims to promote permaculture by creating permaculture schools all over the African continent.

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Graine de vie

Non-profit organization dedicated to reforestation integrated into local life. It has an approach based on four axes: community management, cross-sector partnership, north-south exchanges and the coherence of their actions with the Sustainable Development Goals.

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