Promoting climate-resilient, community-based regeneration of indigenous forests in Zambia’s Central Province project, 2015-2019
2015
2019
Region
Africa
Countries of implementation
Zambia
OUTCOME 3: Energy efficient charcoal production and wood-saving technologies successfully replaced inefficient systems in targeted areas of Central Province, helping offset pressure on the forests as the climate changes.
Output 3.1: Deployment of technologies and development of sustainable charcoal schemes in 20 VAGs (Village Action Groups) with (i) charcoal producer groups formed and trained to operate kilns; (ii) charcoal retort kiln pilots introduced (120 improved kilns to replace earth kilns); (iii) monitoring, tracking and licensing system established for all improved kilns piloted
Output 3.2: 50 charcoal or sawdust briquetting machines or presses piloted across 20 VAGs
Keywords
Zambia, energy, climate, wood, charcoal, efficiency, kiln, licensing
Type of initiatives
Program or Project
Level of intervention
Sub-country
Responsible agencies
UNDP; Forestry Department, Ministry of Land, Natural Resources and Environmental Protection