There is a lack of infrastructure, industry and modern services in the Maputaland region of South Africa. Jobs are scarce, people mostly live from subsistence farming and often in poverty. Climate change is putting pressure on Maputaland’s growing population.
In this project, we want to enable people in the area to make the transition to climate-friendly agriculture and the sustainable use of natural resources. The main focus here is on restoring and maintaining soil fertility. To ensure that they benefit from sustainable use, we are working with our project partners and the local population to create sustainable tourism in the region and the corresponding infrastructure.
Project area
Goals
1,275 people
1,275 people in two communities learn skills and have facilities to sustainably manage their livelihoods.
50 workplaces
50 newly created jobs for locals in ecotourism in an expanded community-based tent camp.
600 residents
600 residents use home gardens to adapt to climate-resilient, regenerative agriculture.
2 community centers
Establishment of two community centers to provide access to information on climate change and resource-conserving agriculture.
Impacts
Demonstration garden
In the two community centers that have been built, people learn conservation agriculture techniques and how to preserve ecosystems in a large demonstration garden.
Training courses
Training for 600 people on conservation agriculture, adaptation to climate change and wildlife-based economy.
Nature guide:inside
25 locals have been trained as recognized nature guides and have built up a profitable self-employment.
200 home gardens
200 home gardens will be created, which will promote food security for 600 people through climate-adapted cultivation methods.
Impressions
Contribution to the sustainability goals
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