Promoting Sustainable Shea Production Protecting Natural Resources While Supporting Livelihoods
The Challenge
The shea ecosystem faces threats from deforestation, unsustainable harvesting practices, and climate change.
These environmental pressures threaten the livelihoods of thousands of rural women who depend on shea production.
Our Intervention
Through the Sustainability Shea Initiative, DFWC promotes environmentally responsible practices that protect shea resources while strengthening livelihoods.
Key activities include:
- Climate-smart agricultural training
- Shea tree conservation awareness
- Tree planting and ecosystem restoration
- Training women in sustainable harvesting practices
The Impact
- Increased awareness about environmental conservation.
- Communities are actively protecting shea trees.
- Tree planting initiatives have strengthened ecosystem restoration.
- Women are adopting sustainable shea harvesting practices.
Why It Matters
Protecting the shea ecosystem ensures that future generations can continue to benefit from this important natural resource.
Partnership Opportunities
Support is needed to:
- Scale tree planting programs
- Promote climate-smart agricultural training
- Strengthen environmental conservation initiatives
- Expand sustainable shea value chain development
