The key development challenge to which this project responds to is the need for integrated management of Namibia’s rural landscapes, to reverse environmental degradation and maximize sustainable livelihoods based on nature.

Without such an approach, the country’s densely settled northern regions will see increased poverty and inequality, with a continuous decline in forest cover, and attendant loss of biodiversity, soil fertility and carbon sequestration.

Therefore, an effective multi-stakeholder approach to integrated landscape management is vital if Namibia is to meet its global environmental obligations and national development goals, addressing poverty and environmental degradation, and achieving inclusive and sustainable economic growth in the long run.