Barotse rangelands impact

Transforming Landscapes, Empowering Communities

Creating measurable change across the Barotse rangelands through community-led restoration and sustainable development.

Our Impact in Numbers

We combine community-led restoration, improved livestock management, and rigorous monitoring to create resilient landscapes and stronger rural livelihoods.

1.2M
Hectares managed
34M
Tons CO₂ removed
3.3K+
Households benefiting
Community impact
"Our animals are healthier, and the grasslands are coming back."

How the Project Benefits the Community

  • Economic empowerment: Higher incomes from improved livestock and carbon revenue.
  • Food security: Better grazing and animal health for reliable food production.
  • Skills & leadership: Training in sustainable land management and community governance.
  • Equity: Transparent benefit-sharing and inclusive decision-making.

Environmental & Social Impact

People

Thousands of households see improved incomes, resilience, and opportunity.

Planet

Restored rangelands, increased soil carbon, and richer biodiversity.

Community Voices

John Mwanza

John Mwanza

"The training in rotational grazing has transformed how we manage our cattle. Our animals are healthier, and we're seeing the grasslands recover."

Mary Lubinda

Mary Lubinda

"As women in the community, we now have more say in land management decisions. The project has created new opportunities for our families."

Mary Lubinda

Mary Lubinda

"As women in the community, we now have more say in land management decisions. The project has created new opportunities for our families."

Partner with us

Donors and partners can help scale restoration across Zambia's rangelands. For funding or partnership inquiries, please visit our Funding page.

Funding & Partnership Details

Project Area

The project area includes Mongu, Limilunga, Nalolo, Senanga, Sioma districts in Zambia's Western Province, spanning 1.2 million hectares.

Markers show district-level project presence. Locations are approximate and labelled by district.