Guardians of the Atewa Range
Protecting the ecological integrity of the Atewa Range by putting the women of Obuoho at the centre of natural-resource governance β through agroecology, restoration and geospatial tools.
Conservation led by women
This initiative protected the ecological integrity of the Atewa Range Forest Reserve by empowering women in the Obuoho community to take stronger roles in sustainable natural-resource governance.
It wove together biodiversity conservation, climate-smart agriculture, capacity building and geospatial tools β emphasising women's leadership, market access, agroecology, the restoration of degraded areas, and a community-led GIS database to improve long-term conservation outcomes.
Best practices that strengthen women's leadership while reconnecting people, productivity and the forest.
Four levers of community-led conservation
Leadership at the centre
Strengthening women's roles in governance so conservation decisions are owned by the community itself.
Women's Leadership
30 women trained as Trainers of Trainers to spread practice.
Climate-Smart Agriculture
Agroecology and Integrated Pest Management for resilient yields.
Ecosystem Restoration
Over 1,000 tree seedlings planted to bring degraded areas back to life.
Community-Led GIS
A community-owned geospatial database for data-driven governance.
What the project achieved
By boosting women's leadership, promoting climate-smart agriculture, restoring ecosystems and improving data-driven governance, the project laid a strong foundation for long-term sustainability and community resilience.
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