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Ecosystems
Protecting indigenous flora and fauna is important to ensure ongoing ecosystem functioning and the provision of ecosystem services like pollination from bees for food production. Providing access to well managed natural areas within or close to urban areas can help to build an appreciation of nature, and improve quality of life.
Greater Cape Town Water Fund
Removing alien invasive plants to increase water supply, reduce wildfire severity and conserve native vegetation
Mangroves Together project
Restoring degraded mangrove areas through community engagement
#FreetownTheTreeTown Campaign
Activating innovative financing models for nature-based solutions
Sadzi Hill reforestation project
Rehabilitating urban forests to prevent erosion
Kipeto Wind Power Project
Providing renewable energy, protecting biodiversity and empowering local communities
GDA Sidi Amor peri-urban park
Rehabilitating a degraded landscape for socio-economic and cultural development
Shinyanga Soil Conservation Programme (HASHI)
Re-introducing traditional land management practices to reduce disaster risk
Nyandungu Eco-Park
Rehabilitating urban wetlands to clean water and expand leisure amenities
Shagara at School
Transforming school rooftops into green classroom spaces
Soil for Life food gardens
Educating the urban poor in food cultivation
Transformative Riverine Management Programme
Collaborating with communities to clean urban waterways
