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One Comorian, One Tree

Moroni, Comoros

2022 - Ongoing
BiodiversityClimate ChangeDisaster Risk ManagementUrban Afforestation
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Project Description

Approach Words: Environment Preservation, Sustainability, Urban Resilience

Public Policy Instruments: Communicative, Organization, Physical Intervention

“One Comorian, One Tree” is a participatory reforestation operation within communities in the framework of the national campaign in Comoros, in East Africa.1 2 3 The project seeks to protect watersheds and accelerate the goals of the nationally determined contribution (NDC) in Comoros.4

Through utilizing national reforestation policies, climate resilience strategies, and a collaborative approach demonstrated in concerted efforts of several entities, the vision of this project is to encourage all Comoros citizens to plant trees, fostering individual responsibility towards the environment while enhancing the ecological resilience and sustainable development in Comoros.5 6 It reflects Comoros’ commitment to restoring its severely diminished forest cover and to fulfilling its climate pledges made during the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP 26) in Glasgow.7

Title: People Getting Together for Planting in Comoros

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Title: “One Comorian, One Tree” Participants

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Title: A UN Volunteer with UNDP Comoros distributing plants.

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Title: UNDP Representative Helping a Girl Plant a tree

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“Adapting Water Resource Management” project for Comoros to cope with the effects of climate change was the main reason behind the launch of “One Comorian, One Tree”8 through its demonstration activities and active engagement with the government.9

By having three-quarters of the residing population (a population of 37,00010) dependent on rain-fed agriculture,11 the objective of the project is to enhance access to water and protect vulnerable ecosystems12 by integrating a ridge-to-reef approach that leverages the interactions between production systems and natural forest areas.13 Further, the project will be achieved by planting 613,000 new trees on 5.71 square kilometers (571 hectares) throughout the country, mainly in the islands of Moroni, Moheli, Ngazidja, and Ndzouani,14 distributed among islands as follows:15

  • In Ndzouani, planting 250,000 trees on 167 hectares.
  • In Ngazidja, planting 347,000 trees on 300 hectares.
  • In Mwali, planting 16,000 trees on 40 hectares.
    Besides, the project has several socio-economic and environmental benefits for the population of Comoros,16 including reducing carbon dioxide emissions.17

Owner/Developer (Public)

Ministry of Environment and Forests32

Owner/Developer

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)33

Consultant/Designer

Ministry of Environment and Forests34

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)35

Funder

Global Environment Facility (GEF)36

Green Climate Fund (GCF)37

Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF)38

Contractor/Implementer

Ministry of Environment and Forests39

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)40

Green Climate Fund (GCF)41

Owner/Developer (Public)

Ministry of Environment and Forests32

Owner/Developer

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)33

Contractor/Implementer

Ministry of Environment and Forests39

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)40

Green Climate Fund (GCF)41

Funder

Global Environment Facility (GEF)36

Green Climate Fund (GCF)37

Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF)38

Consultant/Designer

Ministry of Environment and Forests34

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)35

The “One Comorian, One Tree” project adopts a sustainable ecosystem approach focused on reforestation with nationwide efforts.18 It primarily benefits several key groups within the Comoros, particularly the rural local communities reliant on agriculture and vulnerable to climate impacts.19 Additionally, the campaign directly benefits the youth engaged in tree-planting events, future generations through environmental restoration and water security,20 and the government by protecting watersheds, preserving biodiversity, meeting Paris Agreement commitments, improving water security, reducing soil erosion, and strengthening community resilience to climate change.21 22

The Government of Comoros (GoC),23 led by the President of the Comoros Azali Assoumani,24 in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP),25 supported by key international development partners,26 including the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF).27

The reforestation campaign, spanning from 2022 to 2025,28 was launched in phases: first in Moroni, Ngazidja Island, in January 2022; then on January 16th at Mont Tringui National Park on Ndzouani Island; and finally on January 29th in Fomboni, Mwali Island.29 The campaign is expected to continue until 2025.30 31

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