Grants and Contributions:
Under this Project, the Proponent will support agroforestry and tree planting for the development of green value chains in the Dja et Mpomo Model Forest region of Cameroon, which is located in the dense tropical forest of the Congo Basin. The Proponent will also undertake local governance activities aimed at conserving biodiversity and restoring degraded forests, improving food security and resilience to climate change, providing access to land and natural medicinal resources for vulnerable groups, promoting entrepreneurship and creating green jobs.
The objective of the Global Forest Leadership (GloFor) Program is to advance Canada’s international forest sector leadership. This will be completed through activities that focus on expanding Canada’s international engagement, collaborations and partnerships, as well as expertise.