Forests4Future

Context

Togo, like many West African countries, is facing rapid degradation of its forests and wooded landscapes, with a loss of more than 50% of its forest cover since 1990. This has led to a reduction in biodiversity, soil erosion, a decline in the quality of water resources and a decline in the livelihoods of rural populations. At the same time, illegal logging, growing demand for fuelwood and agricultural expansion are exacerbating these challenges, particularly in areas such as the Mono river basin.

Against this backdrop, the Forests4Future (F4F) programme was launched to address these environmental challenges while supporting the livelihoods of rural populations. Luxembourg's commitment is part of a wider vision of European cooperation focused on sustainability and the fight against climate change. Luxembourg is making a key contribution of MEUR 3 to extend the programme's actions between 2025 and 2027, with a particular focus on the restoration of gallery forests and the development of forest value chains.

Overall objective

The overall objective of the F4F programme is to strengthen the resilience of forest ecosystems and promote sustainable management of natural resources in Togo, while improving the livelihoods of local communities. 

Project intervention strategy

This is achieved by building capacity to implement restoration measures, expanding restoration actions in targeted areas, and supporting forestry value chains to generate sustainable income for rural populations. 

Programme beneficiaries

The programme directly benefits some 1,800 rural households, 2,000 people who have been made aware of restoration practices, regional committees and municipal players, and forestry value chain producers.