The Risks of Nature Commodification
May 16, 2025
Our Africa Nature-Based Solutions Program champions innovative, community-led strategies to address climate change, improve food security, and drive sustainable development. Operating primarily across Eastern and Southern Africa, we support regenerative agroforestry and ecosystem restoration projects that use nature finance to strengthen climate resilience and grow inclusive green economies.
By empowering local communities to lead conservation and restoration efforts, we help create enduring improvements in livelihoods, land health, and rural economies. Our goal is to enhance the climate resilience and well-being of at least 10,000 rural households across Africa by 2030.
In collaboration with local partners, our nature-based solutions initiatives:
We connect smallholder farmers, community organizations, non-profits, businesses, investors, and government—recognizing that collaboration is essential for scale, sustainability, and de-risking.
While our solutions are nature-based, our mission is centered on social justice. Every project aims to build resilience and deliver tangible benefits for those affected by climate change.
Through inclusive co-creation, we engage smallholder farmers and communities, bridge skill gaps, and develop bankable projects that are community-driven and investment-ready.
We take a holistic approach, ensuring that our projects strengthen biodiversity, sequester carbon, improve well-being, and support the long-term viability of smallholder enterprises and value chains.
Strategic engagement with national and sub-national governments ensures alignment with policy priorities, facilitates scaling, and accelerates implementation for lasting, large-scale impact.
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