Programme Areas

1. Promotion of sustainable production systems at various stages of product development cycle.

• Sustainable land and water management
• Carbon neutrality

2.    Promotion of market based mechanisms for effective natural resource harnessing.

• Product value addition for niche markets (organic farming, processing, packaging).
• Conservation financing (PES etc).
•  Carbon trading.
• Product Certification.
• Private sector – Banks (initially target those that subscribe to equator principles).

3.    Enhancement of production and market access skills for small landholders.

• Training of producer organizations (technical and institutional strengthening).
• Training of service providers for effective delivery of services.
•  Establishment of learning centers for promotion of action learning.

4.    Development of innovative natural resource management models.

• Assist cooperate citizens in the implementation of mitigation plans as a result of environmental reviews/assessments.
• Development of a network of private conservation areas/reserves. 
• Household based renewable energy production technologies.

5.    Provision of cutting edge advisory services to enable the poor harness nature.

• Project design and implementation.
• Forest products development services – management planning, establishment, maintenance, protection. 
• Development of sustainability plans/reports for corporate citizens.
• Financial management services including audits.

6.    Development of mechanisms for effective delivery of production/farm inputs.

• Establish link between industry and producer organizations.
• Improve business skills of local production/farm input stockists.