Testing experimental development economic programmes to protect Virunga’s biodiversity
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Innovation
VALUE £197,598
WHERE Congo, Dem. Rep.
Summary
Farming is the lead cause of natural habitat and biodiversity loss in Africa. As the structure of Africa’s economies is rapidly changing, there is an opportunity to move farmers out of the agricultural sector to different jobs that are less land-intensive. These jobs could decrease pressure on natural habitats, protect biodiversity, and alleviate poverty. Our project brings together conservation professionals and development economists to test how job access can support farmers living around Virunga National Park.
