Democratic Republic of the Congo

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), TRI is working to reverse the trend of forest degradation in South Kivu Province through the development and implementation of a comprehensive forest landscape restoration (FLR) strategy. Utilizing the Restoration Opportunities Assessment Methodology (ROAM), the project identifies priority areas for restoration and works with local communities and government stakeholders to promote sustainable land management practices. The focus is on restoring degraded lands in the Kabaré and Ngweshe chiefdoms, where population pressures and poor land management have significantly impacted forest cover. By restoring these landscapes, the project aims to improve biodiversity, enhance ecosystem services such as water regulation, and support sustainable livelihoods for local communities. The project also seeks to strengthen institutional capacities at the provincial level, ensuring that the FLR strategy is effectively implemented and monitored over the long term. Through these efforts, the project contributes to national and global restoration targets, aligning with broader environmental and development goals.