Philanthropic Landscape Restoration

Chimanimani, Mozambique

A 200,000+ hectare (ha) restoration initiative in Chimanimani Mozambique is designed to improve forest connectivity, support local livelihoods, and conserve important wildlife habitat. The landscape restoration and reforestation project will capture an estimated 31 million+ tons of CO2e through forest conservation, ecological restoration, and agroforestry.

Chimanimani mountains

Project Overview

Why We Are Partnering to Restore Landscapes in Chimanimani

The Chimanimani region has lost around 47,200 hectares of tree cover since 2000.

This is due to factors such as expanding agriculture, uncontrolled fires, unsustainable timber harvesting and charcoal production, and increasing population pressures on forest resources. These primary drivers of deforestation and degradation threaten local biodiversity and ecological balance.

This project takes a holistic landscape restoration approach to restore and conserve the ecosystem services generated by the Chimanimani Mountains, including the 170,000 ha buffer zone surrounding Chimanimani National Park. The Chimanimani Mountains are a biodiversity hotspot, containing at least 78 endemic plant species and three-quarters of Mozambique’s Afromontane Forest cover. The mountains are also a source of the Buzi River, which provides water to thousands of people in central Mozambique and creates the estuaries that are home to Sofala Province’s mangrove forests along the coast.

Our Approach

Eden’s landscape restoration projects are holistic initiatives designed to address contextual ecological and socioeconomic needs within each landscape.

In Chimanimani, Eden's holistic landscape approach incentivizes sustainable land uses through restoration and value chain development. Practically, this includes:

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Landscape Restoration Progress

Since 2021, Eden has restored 7,500 hectares of degraded miombo forest through a range of techniques such as Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration, direct seeding, tree planting, and applied nucleation across seven communities. Supported by five nurseries and a seedbank, these tree planting and reforestation efforts not only help restore ecosystems, but also create livelihood opportunities, strengthening community well-being. In collaboration with local communities, we also help prevent uncontrolled fires, ensuring sustainable restoration and conservation of these landscapes.

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End poverty in all its forms everywhere

End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

Reduce inequality within and among countries

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development

ANTICIPATED IMPACT

Strengthening the Resilience of People and the Planet

Eden’s landscape restoration work in Chimanimani is vital for mitigating the effects of deforestation, supporting biodiversity, facilitating sustainable livelihood opportunities for communities, and restoring critical landscapes. Over the next 15 years, Eden’s anticipated impact will create substantial benefits for the environment and communities, including:

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With your support, we can generate a transformative global impact that fosters community well-being, mitigates climate change, and conserves natural habitats. Join us, and together we will restore environmental degradation, helping ensure a thriving world for all.

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