From 2015 to 2019, MJUMITA partnered with CARE International to support climate resilience and sustainable agriculture in forest-adjacent communities. The project promoted climate-smart farming, agroforestry, and diversified livelihoods, helping reduce poverty and pressure on forests. Communities were trained in sustainable land-use planning, forest conservation, and income generation, while village institutions were strengthened to lead local governance. The integrated approach improved food security, built adaptive capacity to climate change, and contributed to reduced deforestation. This work showed that environmental sustainability and poverty alleviation are not separate goals, but can be achieved together through community-driven solutions.
