Agroforestry's 20x20 Initiative: Restoring Forests & Livelihoods
By World Resources Institute
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Key Takeaways
Latin American Initiative 20x20 restores degraded lands by integrating agroforestry with economic development and community empowerment.
- Agroforestry boosts income and biodiversity.
- Projects in Peru and Mexico show success.
- Sustainable ranching aids land recovery.
- Improved soil health sequesters carbon.
- Local communities drive restoration efforts.
Why It Matters
This initiative demonstrates how ecological restoration can directly improve livelihoods and local economies, offering a scalable model for global impact.
What to Do Next
Research local organizations involved in agroforestry or sustainable land management in your region.
Recommended for: Farmers, policymakers, and conservationists interested in scalable, sustainable land restoration models that benefit both people and the planet.
This article describes the Initiative 20x20, a large-scale effort in Latin America to restore degraded forests through agroforestry, sustainable cattle ranching, and reforestation. It highlights projects in Peru and Mexico that combine economic development with biodiversity conservation and community resilience. The initiative promotes agroforestry systems that provide diversified income streams, improve soil and water quality, and sequester carbon. It emphasizes the social benefits of empowering local communities and smallholder farmers through sustainable land management practices. The article showcases how agroforestry can be a key strategy for achieving forest restoration and sustainable livelihoods at scale.
Source: wri.org
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