Ghana

50,000 hectares

Through a partnership with the Alliance for Religions and Conservation, the church is currently conserving 300 acres of degraded land over 57 years, with each of six agricultural stations targeting 10 acres per year of tree planting coupled with community education, nursery training, and forest management in Obuasi in Ghana. Land tenure conflicts with local communities. Key challenges include key challenges include limited funding for large-scale restoration projects.

10 hactares hectares

Agroforestry initiatives, specifically timber species to reduce production of greenhouse gas Land tenure systems is a challenge in Ghana.

100 acres hectares

Pentecost University partners with the Church of Pentecost to plant 1,000 tree seedlings annually at Gomoa Fetteh. Furthermore, we're launching a pilot tree-planting project in three communities in Wassa East (Senchem, Juabeng, and Kobekro) to restore lands devastated by illegal artisanal mining. This initiative aligns with their mission to promote ecological care and conservation. To addres this, the organization plan to organize seminars and workshops for church leaders in affected communities, focusing on the benefits of reclaiming degraded lands through native tree planting. Key challenges include key challenges include a significant challenge the organization face is the lack of awarenes among church of pentecost members about the importance of planting native trees to restore lands degraded by illegal artisanal mining.

183,418.00 hectares of land is under restoration hectares

The organization collaborates with faith leaders in Ghanas Upper East Region on land restoration initiatives such as Regreening Africa Project II, LEAN Project, FMNR4SEED, and FMNRPLUS. These projects promote FMNR and regreening practices that restore degraded lands, improve biodiversity, and enhance climate resilience. Engaging faith leaders leverages their influence to mobilize communities, foster local ownership, and scale up sustainable land management. Their activities include capacity building, awarenes campaigns, and facilitating community-led tree planting and land restoration efforts. This approach has led to increased adoption of FMNR, improved livelihoods, and strengthened community resilience against climate impacts. Partnering with local stakeholders ensures the sustainability of interventions and aligns with national policies on environmental sustainability and climate adaptation. Tree ownership and its benefits among land users, land ownership and investment decisions, data collation and tracking, climate finance/ funding for scale up, real time Monitoring & Impact Assessment.

2 acres hectares

Their faith organization does not currently have active land restoration projects, but the organization is deeply committed to starting this work. The organization recognize environmental stewardship particularly in the Eastern and Ashanti Regions, including areas near Atewa Forest and Offinso. Their plans include tree planting, promoting regenerative agriculture, and engaging local communities, especially youth and women,in environmental education. The organization is actively seeking partnerships with environmental groups, traditional leaders, and local authorities to design and implement sustainable, community-driven restoration efforts. Though in the planning stage, the organization is passionate and ready to act, believing that restoring the land is both a spiritual and practical responsibility. While the organization hthe organization often lack the technical expertise, tools, and training needed to manage land sustainably. There's also a gap in environmental awarenes among some community members, making it harder to build long-term commitment to restoration efforts.

200 hectares hectares

Ghana Landscape Restoration project in Ashanti Region ,Asante Akim south Logistics like farm tools and planting materials like economic trees seedlings,oil palm seedlings,coconut seedlings.

3 hectares hectares

Current Engagement in Land Restoration Their faith organization is currently exploring opportunities to actively engage in land restoration as part of their commitment to environmental stewardship and creation care. While the organization do not yet have a large-scale restoration project in progres, the organization is in the planning phase of a community-based initiative focused on reforestation and soil rehabilitation in the Eastern Region of Ghana, particularly in the New Juaben North Municipality. The planned activities include tree planting on degraded communal lands, sensitization workshops on sustainable farming practices, and the promotion of agroforestry among local farmers. The organization aim to work in collaboration with local authorities, youth groups, and traditional leaders to ensure the restoration efforts align with both ecological needs and cultural values. Their organization sees land restoration inspired by scriptural teachings on caring for the earth. The organization is deeply interested in partnering with other faith-based and environmental organizations to gain technical support and scale up their impact. The organization is also committed to involving their congregants, especially the youth, in hands-on activities that promote environmental awarenes and practical stewardship. The organization also encounter resistance from some community members due to competing land uses, such as farming, construction, and logging. Land tenure issues and unclear ownership further complicate efforts, especially in areas where land boundaries are disputed. Finally, climate-related factorssuch as prolonged droughts or heavy rainfallpose risks to newly restored areas.

30 acres hectares

Land restoration efforts are currently underway in Ghana and acros Africa. Sustainable Agroforestry Initiative (SAFI) have some restoration project currently and in the past. In the savanna region of Ghana, SAFI worked with the African Forest Landscape Restoration Initiative ( AFR100). The programme aimed to restore degraded lands, promote sustainable land management and improve livelihoods for local community. The landscape restoration program occurred in Ghana in the Savanna region. A town called Maluwe through the sponsorship of African Forest Landscape Restoration Initiative ( AFR100). To restore degraded lands, improve livelihoods of local communities, climate change mitigation and biodiversity conservation among others. ASSEMBLIES OF GOD GHANA/SUSTAINABLE AGROFORESTRY INITIATIVE (SAFI)'s interest lies in understanding the proces and benefits of landscape restoration which include: Environmental benefits: Rebuilding ecological integrity, reducing degradation pressure and reintroducing missing or declining biodiversity. Social benefits:Enhancing people's lives by creating employment opportunities, building local capacity and improving quality of life. Last but not least is the economic benefits which will promote sustainable development, stimulating economic growth and increasing ecosystem services. Soil fertility los and erratic rainfall caused by climate change make food production unreliable. Many smallholder farmers lack acces to training, inputs and improved technologies which limits the adoptation of sustainable methods. Land ownership disputes and unclear boundaries also discourage long-term investment in land restoration.

35 hectares hectares

The Centre for Sustainability and Environmental Action (CSEA), in partnership with faith organizations, is actively involved in land restoration acros various regions in Ghana. As part of the 2025 Environmental Care Campaign themed Environmental Care Church of Pentecost, Ghana / Centre for Sustainability and Environmental Action (CSEA)'s Responsibility, CSEA collaborated with the Church of Pentecost Worship Centre in Oyarifa in the Greater Accra Region. The initiative engaged over 500 church members through a biblical-based sensitization session on environmental stewardship, followed by a tree planting exercise supported by the Forestry Commission. Led by the CEO, the CSEA team delivered an interactive presentation rooted in biblical principles, emphasizing environmental stewardship led by the CEO, delivered an engaging and interactive presentation. The session began with a biblical reflection that highlighted the divine role of humans as stewards of Gods creation. It reminded the congregation that worship, praise, service, obedience, prayer, and fellowship are foundational to human existence and that caring for the environment is a direct act of service to God, fellow humans, and all other creatures. The presentation emphasized that environmental stewardship is not optional but a divine mandate. In the Upper West Akim District, Krodua CSEA is currently implementing a 15-hectare land restoration project through agroforestry and climate education. This initiative involves schools, faith-based organizations, and local authorities, and was developed with the active participation of traditional leaders, womens groups, and smallholder farmers. Additionally, in the Nsawam-Adoagyire Municipality, KwakyeKrom the organization is restoring 20 hectares of degraded land. The project empowers local farmers particularly women with knowledge and skills in sustainable land management using agroforestry techniques. Through the Tree for Life initiative and the annual Green Ghana Day celebration, CSEA works with the Forestry Commission to promote restoration efforts at Klagon and Adeiso. These campaigns engage schools, churches, and communities in tree planting and stewardship. Climate variability in Ghana has led to prolonged dry spells, erratic rainfall, and extreme weather events, which delay planting seasons and reduce seedling survival. These conditions also increase the risk of pest infestations, and while pesticides offer some relief, their environmental impact is a concern. Their team often draws water manually from nearby rivers or purchases water from tankers, which is not sustainable long-term. Additionally, there is a need for capacity building for their team in various Restoration interventions, GIS, Remote Sensing, Monitoring, and Impact Assessment, to enhance project effectivenes and long-term tracking. Maintenance and aftercare of these tree species is a continuous proces, hence,.

400 hectares hectares

The Asante Kingdom Landscape Restoration Project, operating under the cultural and spiritual stewardship of the Asante Kingdom in Ghana, is currently undertaking large-scale land restoration activities acros multiple districts within the Ashanti Region. These efforts are rooted in both environmental and traditional values, recognizing the sacred duty to protect and restore the land Sekyere Central, and Ejisu, the organization is planting native tree species to restore ecosystem balance and enhance biodiversity. Community and Faith-Based Engagement: Through collaboration with traditional councils, religious leaders, and community elders, the organization is integrating spiritual practices and cultural education into their land stewardship model, thereby reviving indigenous ecological knowledge and community ownership. Youth Training and Livelihood Integration: Restoration activities also involve training young people and local farmers in climate-smart agriculture, tree nursery management, and sustainable land use techniques. The organization currently manage and monitor over 10,000 hectares of land earmarked for phased restoration, with plans to expand into additional districts. The project not only serves ecological goals but also reflects a spiritual commitment to creation care, healing the land, and restoring harmony between people and nature. The organization welcome partnerships with like-minded faith-based organizations to scale this model acros other regions of Ghana and West Africa. Land tenure issues including unclear ownership, encroachment, and disputes also hinder consistent restoration planning. Additionally, illegal mining (galamsey) activities continue to degrade restored sites, despite community sensitization and enforcement support. Engaging youth and traditional land custodians for long-term commitment requires continuous dialogue, training, and incentives. Lastly, climate variability, including unpredictable rainfall and rising temperatures, affects seedling survival and soil recovery, making restoration les predictable.

400 hectares hectares

INEC Ghana is currently undertaking restoration in three different degraded landscapes in Ghana namely Asenayo Forest Reserve, Afram Headwaters Forest Reserve and Mankrang Forest Reserve. These degraded forests are all within the dry semi-deciduous ecological zones of Ghana. This area is mostly dry and found within Ghanas forest-savannah transition zone. The restoration is mostly active and involves planting of seedlings in degraded areas. Unique feature of the restoration is that, only native tree species are planted. The organization uses a mixture of agroforestry and assisted natural regeneration to achieve their restoration targets. This approach gives the opportunity for local people especially women and youth, who do not mostly have acces to farm lands in traditional Ghanaian setting to plant trees and grow food crops in the early years of planting. This arrangement gives opportunity to improve food security and contributes to local livelihood enhancements. The approach also helps local communities to be more involved with the restoration activities. At Mankrang Forest Reserve, INEC Ghana is undertaking faith-based and culturally sentitive restoration. This is because, the restoration is taking place along the Tano river catchment area. The river is a god worshiped and revered by the local communities. It is a taboo for a community member to undertake any form of exploitation within the river and its immediate surroundings. Aside providing spiritual fortification and worship, it is a source of drinking water and irrigation for the local communities. The believe system has also helped in the conservation of key biodiversity including the genetically distinct and critically endangered slender snouted crocodiles. The riverine ecosystem holds the last remaining viable population of the species in Ghana. It is also home to pangolins, turtles and other mammals. The riverine restoration is therefore of paramount significance to the traditional worship believers, and the community at large. Some community members tend to carry out activities that are not permissible on the land including illegal logging and artisanal mining. These activities have direct negative impact on the land. The organization has discovered some tree pest and diseases that hinder the successful growth and development of some of the tree species. Unfortunately, the organization do not have immediate solution to addres them. Managing lands and undertaking restoration is resource driven, marked by high cost of maintenance and other logistical demands.

500 Ha hectares

The project is supported by the Green Climate Fund, with co-funding from the United Nations Development Program and Global Shea Alliance (GSA), and implemented in partnership with the Ghana Forestry Commission. The GLERP project focuses on reversing land degradation, restoring shea parklands, and promoting land-use systems that strengthen community resilience and reduce emissions. The project also strengthens the shea value chain, a key source of livelihood for women in the landscape, by enhancing sustainable processing and market acces Under output 2 of the project, which focuses on the restoration of degraded and threatened shea parklands and contributing to increasing climate resilience through economic incentives for shea tree protection at the local communities, A Rocha Ghana is working with local communities in Northern Ghana to restore degraded shea parklands, protect biodiversity, and build climate resilience. Activities that have been undertaken include enrichment planting with native tree species, training of farmers in assisted natural regeneration, development of climate-smart agricultural practices, and bush fire management programmes. To date, over 150,000 shea seedlings and 40000 native tree species, including Mahogany-Khaya spp, Afzelia africana, and Rosewood Pterocarpus erinaceus have been planted. Restoration activities currently span approximately 500 hectares acros nine communities in the savannah region of Ghana, including Bonyanto, Soalepe, Achubuyor, Yazori, Kpulumbo, Bawena, Wawato, Gurubagu, and Jentilpe. Notable among these are;. Conflicting land and resource use. Pressure from unsustainable practices, including unregulated cattle grazing, perennial bushfires, and excessive charcoal production in some restoration areas. Unclear user rights over land and tree ownership. Drying of water sources (dams and rivers) due to reduced rainfall and higher temperatures affects seedling germination, growth and survival. Erratic rainfall patterns and changing climate conditions disrupt the planned restoration activities schedules. Farming activities during the rainy season often conflict with nursery operations and planting schedules.

Currently, Green Ambassadors Youth Reforestation Program leads the Green Ambassadors Youth Reforestation Program, an initiative rooted in faith-driven stewardship and environmental education. Through partnerships with Catholic and other faith-based basic schools, the organization has established tree nurseries on school grounds and designated nearby degraded plots for reforestation. Students, trained as Green Ambassadors, grow native seedlings which are later planted in both school compounds and community lands. The initiative not only restores land but also instills environmental values deeply rooted in their faith tradition, emphasizing care for creation and intergenerational responsibility. As part of their geographic strategy, The organization leds a GIS mapping project to identify deforestation hotspots acros the region, enabling us to prioritize intervention areas. So far, the program has restored over 1 acre of degraded land and trained over 200 students in sustainable land practices. Looking ahead, the organization plan to expand to more parishes and schools, particularly those with acces to underutilized or degraded land. The organization aim to develop long-term restoration plans in collaboration with local churches and traditional authorities, transforming these spaces into thriving green ecosystems. This work is directly inspired by Green Ambassadors Youth Reforestation Program's Catholic faith and its call to be stewards of the Earth. The organization believe that land restoration is not only an ecological responsibility but a spiritual and moral one. With the support of the Faith4Land Masterclass, This affects continuity and protection of restored areas. There is also a need for capacity building; many community members and students lack technical knowledge in sustainable land management, requiring continuous training. Lastly, low community ownership in some areas hinders ongoing care for planted trees once initial activities end. The organization is addressing this through deeper engagement with faith leaders and traditional authorities to build long-term stewardship.

ACI through AMH-CRESAD has embarked on a project toresearch and integrate faith, culture and environmental sanitation science for community restoration of environmental sanitation on a parcel of hilly land carrying the sacred grove (abode of the land deity Bosompra) belonging to the traditional religious people of Abiriw, in Eastern region of Ghana. At the base of the sacred forest hill is a waterfall with eco-touristic potential. The grove is a patch of about 4 hectares of ridge-top moist semi-deciduous forest which has been protected by customary rights and had the attention of various biodiversity projects in the past. Adjoining this sacred land, its forest and waterfall is another piece with a small stream stretching 5km from Akropong to Abiriw. But the stream, sacred forest and waterfall are choked with plastic waste, partly integrated with conservation science in restoring the sanitation, aesthetic and touristic potential of the land, particularly the stream, sacred forest and waterfall. It also seeks to prevent possible flooding with increased plastic waste choking of the valley and to restore alluvial gardening along certain portions of the banks of the stream. The proposed activities include analysing the environmental hazards on the communities, especially leachates in the valley and stream, evacuating the current heaps of plastic waste in the valley, forest and waterfall, engaging traditional authorities and other stakeholders on environmental sanitation education based on indigenous concepts and practice of purity and causing improvement in waste management technology and practices to discourage dumping plastic waste in the valley and stream. Akropong and Abiriw. Linked with the project to appreciate the common environmental issues on the parcel of land between them and hence the need for concerted efforets by both, irrespective of neighbourlines differences.

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The International Christian Chamber of Commerce (ICCC), Ghana, is engaging in land restoration through its Farmers Market Initiative. This project is dedicated to empowering agricultural and aquatic land users by promoting sustainable best practices that directly contribute to land restoration efforts acros multiple regions in Ghana. International Christian Chamber of Commerce. Recognizing these issues, their initiative aims to curb land degradation and support rural and urban livelihoods. Their efforts are focused on partnering with farmer cooperatives in the following regions;. Brong-Ahafo. Greater Accra. Upper East. Upper West. Volta These regions are selected for their high agricultural potential and pressing need for sustainable land management interventions. Their strategy is to provide resources such as seeds, fertilizers, and farming equipment, along with assistance in land documentation; implement tree planting and soil conservation techniques to restore degraded land and prevent further erosion; educate land users on sustainable agriculture, land management, and environmentally friendly farming practices to ensure long-term resilience; and collaborate with local cooperatives to scale impact and foster community ownership of restoration efforts. Through these integrated efforts, the Farmers Market Initiative seeks to create a more sustainable agricultural environment, restore degraded lands and build community resilience. Their approach aligns with best practices for faith-led restoration by leveraging community networks and spiritual values to achieve lasting ecological and social benefits. With few farmers available to pilot the project, reaching diverse rural communities acros multiple regions will require significant effort. Finally, effective coordination with local cooperatives and stakeholders is essential for ensuring community ownership and the long-term sustainability of restoration efforts.