Background

This project supports the development of landscape governance structures in the Kakum HIA to promote climate-smart cocoa production, reduce deforestation, and improve farmer livelihoods.

Key figures

  • Country and region(s): Ghana

  • Project duration: July 2020 – May 2024

  • Implementation partner: Nature Conservation Research Centre (NCRC)

  • Further partners: Olam, Private Sector Partners, LandScale

  • Budget: CHF 330’220 (59% of total project budget)

Main objectives

  • Develop a community-based landscape governance mechanism

  • Implement climate-smart cocoa agroforestry practices

  • Monitor sustainability through an M&E system aligned with LandScale

  • Improve farmer wellbeing through diversification and social services

Results

  • Established a second Sub-HIA and CREMAs

  • Reached 3,000 farmers across 3,000-5,000 hectares

  • Strengthened governance, productivity, and climate resilience