Studies and research

The World Bank Group has recently published the report Strategic Landscape Restoration for Resilience: Leveraging Ecosystem Services to Secure Livelihoods in Chad, which provides guidelines for addressing land degradation and climate risks in Chad, using ecosystem services to improve local livelihoods and promote sustainable development.

At the heart of the report is a case study exploring the Ouadi Rimé-Ouadi Achim Wildlife Reserve (OROA), one of the largest nature reserves in Africa, located in the Batha province in central Chad. Etifor played a key role in this project, contributing an in-depth analysis of the ecosystem services in the reserve, identifying opportunities for ecological restoration and sustainable tourism development that enhances the local natural heritage.

Our work, carried out as part of the PROGREEN project, focused on assessing changes in ecosystem services and defining opportunities for payment for ecosystem services (PES) schemes. In collaboration with HAMERKOP Climate Impacts and other local partners, including Fabien Castel, Olivier Levallois, and Hassane Abdoulaye, we developed practical solutions for the sustainable management of natural resources.

The report emphasizes the fundamental value of healthy ecosystems for the long-term well-being and stability of Chad, a country facing critical environmental challenges such as soil fertility loss and increasing water scarcity.

For more information about our work in Chad and Etifor’s contribution to this project, visit this page.

REPORT DETAILS

Title: Strategic Landscape Restoration for Resilience: Leveraging Ecosystem Services to Secure Livelihoods in Chad
Authors:World Bank
Publication’s year: 2025 Scarica il report

Published on Dendronatura, n. 2/2025

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The EMMA4EU report presents 43 case studies to help companies and institutions tackle the challenges of the new EU Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products (EUDR).

Adopted in 2023, the EUDR requires strict standards of legality and sustainability for commodities such as timber, cocoa, coffee, soy, palm oil, and beef. The Innovation Report on Deforestation-Free Supply Chains, developed by the European project EMMA4EU, offers practical guidance for adapting to these requirements.

Through 43 real-world examples from around the globe, the report explores solutions in three key areas:

• Legal compliance

• Corporate social responsibility (CSR)

• Technological tools for traceability

Each case is evaluated based on criteria such as effectiveness, efficiency, transparency, feasibility, and innovation, providing valuable insights for professionals working in supply chains, sustainability, and public policy.

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Title: Innovation report on deforestation free supply chains

Data di pubblicazione: january, 2025

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