Co-create restoration projects that change the world
Make a difference by mentoring restoration entrepreneurs as they turn degraded ecosystems into bankable business models
Forest landscapes in crisis
Forests provide livelihoods for more that 1 billion people around the world and play a critical role in stabilising the world’s climate. According to the World Resource Institute, despite decreasing deforestation rates in some regions, forests are still under significant threat with 30% of global forest cover cleared, another 20% degraded and only 15% of forest cover currently intact.
This is a crisis that demands urgent action.
Restoring forest landscapes through bankable projects
Key to tackling decreasing forest cover is investing in restoration and forestry enterprises. It requires to mobilize large-scale investments through viable and attractive business proposals that can put to rest the idea that restoration projects are inherently costly and risky. They are not.
By giving project developers access to bespoke mentoring, the Factory represents an opportunity to unlock more finance, quicker, for greater impacts.
The Restoration Factory
The Factory has been created with the vision that restoration and business experts can join forces to build back a better future, in which ecosystems services are essential parts of a profitable, thriving and green business transformation.
As a mentor, you will be part of a dynamic group of people who are passionate about the environment and want to have a tangible impact on the lives and economic prosperity of communities around the world.
We need YOU to get involved and help tackle one of the most pressing and urgent problems of this generation.
Why Participate?
Be a part of the restoration revolution
Build a community of like-minded earth champions
Travel without travelling: Expose yourself to beautiful landscapes from the convenience of your home- let your mind wander
Learn while doing: unique business of doing restoration projects, learn the ropes for restoration businesses; Leverage your expertise to generate bankable project, in turn you will gain new skills on restoration
The Restoration Factory Projects
China
The project is centred around the state forest farm system of former production forests that covers 8% of the country’s territory.
Sao Tome et Principe
The project will support the value chains of high-quality products, especially organic and fair-trade cocoa, coffee and pepper.
Pakistan
The main objective of the project will be to manage the Chilgoza ecosystem and develop the value addition and value chain development.
Cameroon
The project aims to support and facilitate biodiversity conservation, sustainable land management, climate resilience and improved livelihoods.
Central African Republic
The project is piloting a wide-ranging set of interventions to restore degraded and abandoned lands at five sites in four southern provinces.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Addressing landscape degradation and supporting government and community partners by developing a provincial-level strategy for FLR.
Guinea Bissau
This project is working to restore and protect mangrove ecosystems – among the most productive and threatened ecosystems in the world.
Kenya (ASAL)
The project tackles environmental challenges by providing alternative models for sustainable land management, restoring degraded lands, and supporting the development of diversified livelihood options.
Kenya (Tana Delta)
The project aims to strengthen integrated natural resource management and restoration of degraded landscapes in the Tana Delta.
Myanmar
The project is helping advance partnerships between the state forest department and local communities to restore and better manage degraded lands.
United Republic of Tanzania
The project is designed to strengthen integrated natural resource management and restoration of degraded landscapes for resilient socioecological systems.
The Restoration Factory Programme at a glance
This platform offers a tailored gamified and step-by-step experience that allows restoration entrepreneurs to create their business plans and structure their model.
Far from theory, the pedagogy pushes early-stage founders to formulate their ideas and answer the tough questions. It invites them to “get out there”, talk to people, research, and validate their ideas.
As a mentor, you’re here every week to challenge assumptions, double check and support.
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