Food systems, land use and restoration in Tanzania’s forest landscapes

About this program

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is offering a $7,368,808 grant through the GEF 7 Food, Land Use, and Restoration (FOLUR) Impact Program to support integrated land and water management, restoration, and sustainable rice value chains in Tanzania's Kilombero Valley and North Unguja (Zanzibar). This project aims to prevent deforestation, restore 40,000 hectares of land, and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions while enhancing rice production. Implemented by WWF-US in collaboration with Tanzania's Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, the initiative includes co-financing of $72,686,863. Eligibility and application details are not specified, indicating a targeted or collaborative funding approach.