In Progress Projects

Ecosystem‑based Solutions for Biodiversity Conservation and Resilient Livelihoods in the Yayu Coffee Forest Biosphere Reserve and Its Surroundings (ECOR) Project

Ecosystem-based conservation initiative protecting Yayu Coffee Forest, Ethiopia. Benefiting 168,000 households. Partners: ECFF, Farm Africa, Jersey Overseas Aid.

Nature-based Solutions for Sustainable and Inclusive Development

Donor: SIDA (Swedish International Development Co-Operation Agency) Partners: Farm Africa (FA) Geographic Area: South West Ethiopia Peoples Region of Ethiopia, Sheka Zone Duration: 06/2023 - 12/2026

Guardians of the Green: How Communities Are Reviving Forests and Livelihoods

In SW Ethiopia, the CSMFL project empowers communities to conserve forests & build livelihoods. This is the story of their progress, told through new maps, thriving beehives, and the seedlings of a brighter future.

Conservation, Agriculture and Livelihoods in Oromia

Donor: Packard Foundation Partners: Digital Green Foundation Geographic area: Jimma zone. Oromia Duration: 10/2020 - 09/2022

Coffee Index Insurance Product Design, Farmers’ Preference Analysis and Policy Impact Evaluation: A comparative case study in China and Ethiopia

To conduct a comparative case study in Yunnan, China, and Sidama, Ethiopia, to develop and implement a coffee index insurance scheme.

Conservation and Sustainable Management of Forested Landscape Project

Donor: Sida Sweden Embassy Partners: GGGI, iDE, and Regional Governments Geographic Area: Southwestern Ethiopia People Region and Oromia National Regional State Duration: 11/2022 - 12/2025