Forest certification and community management
Gabon is committed to sustainably managing its forests, which cover over 88% of its national territory, while ensuring that forest-based economic activities deliver both environmental and social benefits. This project supports the implementation of Gabon’s Forest...
Building a national framework for sustainable land use and forest governance
In the Central African Republic, building a coherent national framework for sustainable land management is a key step toward meeting climate and development goals. CAFI's preparatory grant supports the Government in laying the technical and institutional foundations...
National Forest Certification
In 2018, Gabon’s President announced that all forest concessions must be certified by 2025—a landmark step to reduce emissions from forest degradation and ensure legal, traceable timber production. This project supports Gabon’s commitment to sustainable forest...
Coordination of climate actions
This project helps Gabon translate its climate commitments into coordinated action across government. It strengthens capacity to guide forest and climate investments, track greenhouse gas emissions and mobilize climate finance.
Safeguarding and Expanding Gabon’s Protected Area Network
Gabon’s 13 national parks are increasingly threatened by human activities, particularly along border areas. To strengthen the management of these protected areas, the project, now closed, supported protection of Gabon’s 13 national parks against poaching, illegal...
Strengthening climate governance in Gabon
This cross-cutting project aims to strengthen climate governance in Gabon by reinforcing the institutional capacity of the National Climate Council and enhancing interministerial coordination for the implementation of climate policies and programs. Financial...
Urban greening
The project, jointly implemented by UNDP and UNESCO, brings Gabon’s forest biodiversity closer to urban residents through development of a botanical garden at Raponda Walker Arboretum, tree planting in Greater Libreville and environmental education. It combines conservation and recreation with opportunities for children and communities to learn about forests and climate change.
Expansion of protected areas and sustainable agriculture
To support Gabon’s efforts in protecting its forests - by expanding its protected areas network, and optimizing land use for food crop production- this project sought to contribute to the country’s climate and biodiversity goals, balancing conservation and food...
Operationalising the MRV System of the Republic of Congo
In its Letter of Intent with CAFI, the Republic of Congo committed to provide complete and consistent greenhouse gas emission calculations (provided by the Greenhouse Gas Inventory) as well as uncertainties on activity data and emissions factors - (provided...