Conservation Research Africa (Malawi)
Conservation Research Africa is a non-profit organisation conducting applied research, education, and capacity building to conserve wildlife in Africa. Their vision is to advance environmental protection and improvement by promoting the conservation and sustainable management of flora and fauna for the benefit of the public in Africa.
Malawi has one of the highest rates of deforestation in southern Africa, which, coupled with a booming population, is threatening livelihoods and biodiversity.
In 2020/2021, the Eurofins Foundation supported Conservation Research Malawi in combining research, conservation and community capacity building to reduce deforestation, conserve biodiversity and improve livelihoods in Malawi.
The grant helped Conservation Research Africa to achieve this by teaching farmers about the sustainable intensification of agriculture (SIA) through practical demonstrations, focusing on basin techniques, minimising tilling and using biochar.
The project benefits the environment, as fuel-efficient stoves reduce wood consumption, which in turn reduces deforestation and the unsustainable harvesting of wood.
In addition, through its partnership with the local organisation Kuti, Conservation Research Africa is conducting tree-planting projects within communities. This helps to increase carbon sequestration and reduce reliance on unsustainable fuel sources.
This project contributes to the following United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals
