The objective of the project is to improve the conservation and sustainable, climate-resilient use of natural resources in and around protected areas. The project includes the following components relevant to wood energy:

-          Supports micro enterprises and cooperatives with producing and marketing ‘green’ charcoal, i.e. charcoal from sustainable forestry produced in more efficient kilns. Energy-saving cooking stoves for households round off the commitment.

-          Supports government strategies for restoring woodlands and for the supply of wood fuel in 87 communities and three regions.

-          Ensure 6,430 households being able to improve their income by an average of 77 per cent through activities in the promoted value chains, such as honey, raffia, timber, ‘green’ charcoal or ecotourism.