year plan to restore 50,000 hectares
The Southern Alliance for Indigenous Resources (SAFIRE) has launched a US$5 million strategic plan for 2026-2030 to restore 50,000 hectares of degraded land in Zimbabwe. The initiative focuses on climate resilience, nature-based enterprises, and supporting rural communities through sustainable land management.
Why it matters
This project addresses critical climate change impacts and economic instability in rural Zimbabwe by integrating environmental restoration with local economic development.
The Southern Alliance for Indigenous Resources (SAFIRE) has launched an ambitious US$5 million 2026-2030 strategic plan aimed at restoring at least 50,000 hectares of degraded land and strengthening climate resilience among rural communities across Zimbabwe.
Launched under the theme “Thriving Ecosystems, Resilient Communities”, the five-year programme will target 15 districts and 80 wards, engaging up to 90,000 community members in ecosystem restoration and expanding nature-based enterprises.
SAFIRE executive director Estella Toperesu said the strategy was shaped by the needs and aspirations of communities that have been at the centre of the organisation’s work for more than three decades.
“We recognise that the challenges facing rural communities today are more complex than ever. Climate change, economic instability, and increased pressure on natural resources demand new approaches, stronger partnerships, and a deeper commitment to innovation,” Toperesu said.
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