Sustainable production, forest protection and social inclusion
IDH brings together businesses, governments, farmers, communities and civil society to build sustainable governance models in tropical sourcing areas, or landscapes. Through our PPI approach, we create areas where agricultural products are grown sustainably (Production), forests and natural resources are safeguarded (Protection), and communities thrive (Inclusion). Scroll down to see our landscapes or download our Landscape Approaches Brochure.
Production, Protection & Inclusion
Public private governance models for green and inclusive growth in sourcing areas.
Production
Increasing the productivity of farmers in a sustainable way, so they yield more from the same land. This, combined with a diversification of farmers’ sources of income, improves their livelihoods and reduces the incentive to convert native forests into arable land. This is the first step to the establishment of ‘verified sourcing areas’ where agriculture production is de-linked from deforestation, therefore supporting companies’ commitments to sourcing deforestation-free products.
Protection
Putting in place measures to conserve forests and other natural resources. Measures include supporting local governments enforce forest protection laws, implementing deforestation monitoring systems, capacity building projects to communities, and providing conditional loans or tax reductions to farmers in exchange for protection.
Inclusion
Improving livelihoods of farmers and forest-dependent communities, and thereby reducing their incentives to encroach forests. This is done, among other things, by diversifying income sources and creating local ownership through participatory land use planning.
How PPI approach works
PPI approach involves working both at the national or global level as well as on the ground. IDH does this through a number of key interventions: green growth planning, PPI compacts, landscape governance and creating linkages to market. Read more about each of these interventions below or download our Landscape Approaches Brochure for case study examples.
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