Strategic Financing and Economic Analysis for Ecosystem Restoration
Task 4: Building alliances and partnerships for restoration
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Building Alliances and Partnerships for Restoration
Alliances and partnerships are crucial to achieving optimal restoration results. Restoration efforts are more effective when they bring together a wide range of stakeholders — including governments, civil society, the private sector, Indigenous Peoples, local communities, and international organizations. Partnerships combine technical expertise, financial resources, political support, and local knowledge to scale impact and ensure long-term success.
Example from Practice: Africa – Alliances for Scaled Restoration under AFR100
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Example from Practice: Africa – Alliances for Scaled Restoration under AFR100
Through the African Forest Landscape Restoration Initiative (AFR100) programme, six African countries are partnering with communities, governments, Indigenous Peoples, international organizations, and the private sector to accelerate the restoration of degraded land and forests. By pooling technical expertise, financial resources, and political support, the initiative aims to restore 7,000 ha and improve the management of 20,000 ha in each participating country. Although building such multi-actor alliances required significant coordination, it led to stronger governance, increased funding access, and more sustainable restoration outcomes. A notable result has been the creation of green jobs and value-added enterprises that place women and youth at the center of restoration-based economic growth. Learn more about the initiative here.
How Partnerships and Alliances Work at Different Levels
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References
How Partnerships and Alliances Work at Different Levels
Let’s explore how partnerships and Alliances can work at different levels:
National and Regional Alliances
International Partnerships
Local Alliances
How to Build Effective Partnerships
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How to Build Effective Partnerships
- Define shared goals: What does success look like for all partners?
- Clarify roles and expectations: Who brings what to the table?
- Foster trust and transparency: Communicate regularly and openly.
- Ensure equity and inclusion: Involve Indigenous Peoples, women, and youth meaningfully.
- Celebrate successes together: Acknowledge progress to maintain momentum.
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- Are there alliances or initiatives you could join or replicate in your context?
- What new partnerships might strengthen your restoration program?
- How can you ensure local voices and priorities are centered?
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References
FAO. The African Forest Landscape Restoration Initiative (AFR100) Programme. Available here.
These alliances bring together diverse actors—often from government, civil society, the private sector, and research institutions—to collaborate across shared landscapes, ecosystems, or economic corridors. They are typically designed to align policies, pool resources, and coordinate restoration efforts at scale.These alliances may take the form of:
- Public–private partnerships focused on sustainable land use
- Multi-stakeholder platforms supporting ecological connectivity
- Regional cooperation frameworks among countries sharing a biome or watershed
Examples: Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT)A multi-stakeholder partnership working to promote sustainable agricultural growth while restoring degraded land and protecting biodiversity in southern Tanzania. Atlantic Forest Restoration Pact (Brazil)A collaborative effort of over 300 NGOs, companies, and government agencies aiming to restore 15 million hectares of the Atlantic Forest by 2050. Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO): A regional intergovernmental organization that promotes cooperation among Amazon Basin countries to support conservation, restoration, and sustainable development across the Amazon biome.
These elevate restoration to the global stage, align efforts with international targets, and unlock policy and financial support.Examples:
- New York Declaration on Forests (NYDF)
- Forest Ecosystem Restoration Initiative (FERI)
- African Forest Landscape Restoration Initiative (AFR100)
- Initiative 20x20 (Latin America)
These partnerships offer:
- Shared learning and technical support
- Platforms for joint fundraising
- Regional momentum and accountability
Local action is where restoration becomes real. Municipalities, schools, community groups, and Indigenous organizations can all take the lead. Example: The Million Tree Challenge (London, Ontario, Canada) A grassroots initiative to plant one million trees across the city — combining local government leadership with widespread community engagement.
Liagre, L., Almuedo, P., Walter, S. McGuire, D., Besacier, C., Matta, R. & Conigliaro, M. 2017. Sustainable Financing for Forest and Landscape Restoration. Editor: Andrea Perlis. Published by FAO. Available here.
Section overview
Building Alliances and Partnerships for Restoration
Example from Practice
How Partnerships and Alliances Work at Different Levels
How to Build Effective Partnerships
Reflection
Section overview
Building Alliances and Partnerships for Restoration
Example from Practice
How Partnerships and Alliances Work at Different Levels
How to Build Effective Partnerships
Reflection
Section overview
Building Alliances and Partnerships for Restoration
Example from Practice
How Partnerships and Alliances Work at Different Levels
How to Build Effective Partnerships
Reflection
Section overview
Building Alliances and Partnerships for Restoration
Example from Practice
How Partnerships and Alliances Work at Different Levels
How to Build Effective Partnerships
Reflection
Section overview
Building Alliances and Partnerships for Restoration
Example from Practice
How Partnerships and Alliances Work at Different Levels
How to Build Effective Partnerships
Reflection
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Strategic Financing and Economic Analysis for Ecosystem Restoration
Task 4: Building alliances and partnerships for restoration
Start
Building Alliances and Partnerships for Restoration
Alliances and partnerships are crucial to achieving optimal restoration results. Restoration efforts are more effective when they bring together a wide range of stakeholders — including governments, civil society, the private sector, Indigenous Peoples, local communities, and international organizations. Partnerships combine technical expertise, financial resources, political support, and local knowledge to scale impact and ensure long-term success.
Example from Practice: Africa – Alliances for Scaled Restoration under AFR100
Up next
Example from Practice: Africa – Alliances for Scaled Restoration under AFR100
Through the African Forest Landscape Restoration Initiative (AFR100) programme, six African countries are partnering with communities, governments, Indigenous Peoples, international organizations, and the private sector to accelerate the restoration of degraded land and forests. By pooling technical expertise, financial resources, and political support, the initiative aims to restore 7,000 ha and improve the management of 20,000 ha in each participating country. Although building such multi-actor alliances required significant coordination, it led to stronger governance, increased funding access, and more sustainable restoration outcomes. A notable result has been the creation of green jobs and value-added enterprises that place women and youth at the center of restoration-based economic growth. Learn more about the initiative here.
How Partnerships and Alliances Work at Different Levels
Up next
References
How Partnerships and Alliances Work at Different Levels
Let’s explore how partnerships and Alliances can work at different levels:
National and Regional Alliances
International Partnerships
Local Alliances
How to Build Effective Partnerships
Up next
How to Build Effective Partnerships
Reflection
Up next
Reflection
Close this task and proceed on your journey
Task complete
References
FAO. The African Forest Landscape Restoration Initiative (AFR100) Programme. Available here.
These alliances bring together diverse actors—often from government, civil society, the private sector, and research institutions—to collaborate across shared landscapes, ecosystems, or economic corridors. They are typically designed to align policies, pool resources, and coordinate restoration efforts at scale.These alliances may take the form of:
- Public–private partnerships focused on sustainable land use
- Multi-stakeholder platforms supporting ecological connectivity
- Regional cooperation frameworks among countries sharing a biome or watershed
Examples: Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT)A multi-stakeholder partnership working to promote sustainable agricultural growth while restoring degraded land and protecting biodiversity in southern Tanzania. Atlantic Forest Restoration Pact (Brazil)A collaborative effort of over 300 NGOs, companies, and government agencies aiming to restore 15 million hectares of the Atlantic Forest by 2050. Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO): A regional intergovernmental organization that promotes cooperation among Amazon Basin countries to support conservation, restoration, and sustainable development across the Amazon biome.These elevate restoration to the global stage, align efforts with international targets, and unlock policy and financial support.Examples:
- Initiative 20x20 (Latin America)
These partnerships offer:Local action is where restoration becomes real. Municipalities, schools, community groups, and Indigenous organizations can all take the lead. Example: The Million Tree Challenge (London, Ontario, Canada) A grassroots initiative to plant one million trees across the city — combining local government leadership with widespread community engagement.
Liagre, L., Almuedo, P., Walter, S. McGuire, D., Besacier, C., Matta, R. & Conigliaro, M. 2017. Sustainable Financing for Forest and Landscape Restoration. Editor: Andrea Perlis. Published by FAO. Available here.
Section overview
Building Alliances and Partnerships for Restoration
Example from Practice
How Partnerships and Alliances Work at Different Levels
How to Build Effective Partnerships
Reflection
Section overview
Building Alliances and Partnerships for Restoration
Example from Practice
How Partnerships and Alliances Work at Different Levels
How to Build Effective Partnerships
Reflection
Section overview
Building Alliances and Partnerships for Restoration
Example from Practice
How Partnerships and Alliances Work at Different Levels
How to Build Effective Partnerships
Reflection
Section overview
Building Alliances and Partnerships for Restoration
Example from Practice
How Partnerships and Alliances Work at Different Levels
How to Build Effective Partnerships
Reflection
Section overview
Building Alliances and Partnerships for Restoration
Example from Practice
How Partnerships and Alliances Work at Different Levels
How to Build Effective Partnerships
Reflection