Burkina Faso

16 hectares (05 sites) hectares

Association Biezana du Sahel(ABS) is beginning in 2022, their organization launched large-scale reclamation and reforestation campaigns acros the Sahel, east, and center of Burkina Faso. To date, the organization has planted nearly 2,000 seedlings in the Sahel (Dori) and 500 in the central region (Koubri)numbers that align with both their resource capacities and their strategic focus on optimizing seedling survival rates. The organization plan to broaden these initiatives by creating nutritious gardens and promoting neglected tropical plant species, with the aim of improving the well-being of local communities80% of whom are women. Their projects are centered on carbon sequestration, while also integrating socio-economic benefits to create a balance between environmental impact and community well-being. Ongoing monitoringparticularly plant maintenanceis essential to the succes of restoration efforts. Initial investments are also needed for fencing to secure the area, as well as for installing a water point to ensure proper irrigation during the increasingly prolonged dry season caused by climate change.

200 ha hectares

The organization is actively engaged in land restoration efforts in Zitenga in the Plateau-Central region of Burkina Faso. Their work began with research to asses land degradation and identify key stakeholders, such as local farmers, community leaders and environmental experts. Throughout this proces, Act On Sahel has facilitated dialogue and collaboration to ensure that restoration efforts are community-driven and sustainable. Act On Sahel has focused on restoring degraded agricultural land by promoting soil conservation techniques such as composting, agroforestry and water retention methods. These techniques help farmers to improve their crop yields while combatting desertification. In addition to restoring farmland, Act On Sahel has supported the rehabilitation of a village forest in Zitenga that had suffered deforestation and overgrazing. By organising tree-planting campaigns and training local communities in sustainable forest management, Act On Sahel has helped to restore this vital ecosystem. The revived forest now provides shade, prevents soil erosion and enhances biodiversity, while also serving aligning faith values with ecological action. Climate variability, erratic rainfall and prolonged droughts also undermine reforestation and soil recovery efforts. Another obstacle is land tenure conflicts, as unclear ownership can delay or disrupt restoration activities. Finally, invasive species and overgrazing threaten restored areas, necessitating continuous monitoring.

2ha hectares

Currently, the Catholic Parish of Kolgh-Naaba, specifically the Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC) chapel located in the Larlin neighborhood of Ouagadougou, has not yet launched a formal land restoration project but is strongly committed to ecological awarenes and promoting sustainable resource management within the community. The organization plan to soon initiate a reforestation and assisted natural regeneration project on degraded lands belonging to the chapel, with active participation from the Larlin Catholic Youth Group. This project aims to restore local biodiversity, improve soil quality, and help combat desertification in this urban area. In parallel, the organization regularly organize training sessions and discussions based on the Laudato Si encyclical to strengthen environmental consciousnes through faith. The organization is highly motivated to collaborate with technical and financial partners to bring these restoration initiatives to life and develop a sustainable model within their community. Low awarenes and training among community members on appropriate ecological practices;. Increasing urban pressure on green spaces and parish lands in the Larlin neighborhood of Ouagadougou;.