Location of the project 

The project takes place in Djouroutou, south area of Taï National Park, which is the most important forested area in Côte d’Ivoire  

Purpose of the project

This project seeks to promote a deforestation-free agricultural economy through the creation of a Landscape Management Board in South-West Taï 

Duration of the project

July 2017-June 2020 

Project target 

2 cooperatives, 527 farmers and more than 1500 community members reached 

Partnerships 

The project is financed by DARWIN and is implemented in partnership with RAINFOREST ALLIANCE, OLAM, OIPR, 2 cooperatives (COOFADJOU and SCAEPJ) and the district of Djouroutou. 

Project activities:  

• Provide technical assistance to leaders and other relevant stakeholders living in communities adjacent to the Taï National Park, on the formulation of a a Participatory Landscape Management Plan (PLMP) 

•  Implement a sustainable, climate-smart cocoa farming training program 

• Design and implemented diversification pilot project (chicken rearing) training program, ensuring it is adapted to the local context and maximizes female farmer participation 

• Organize environmental awareness-raising radio programs, involving implementing partners, and community leaders. 

• Strengthen farms resilience to climate change through shade trees nurseries establishment and planting