Building inclusive, resilient, green growth corridors is one way African
countries can ensure their ambitious economic agendas support the global
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), said IUCN at the Global Green Growth Forum
(3GF) regional meeting held here 13-14 May.
Many African
countries, including Mozambique and Tanzania, have created growth corridors to
attract investment that will stimulate economic development, job creation,
public revenue, and ultimately, contribute to the eradication poverty. By
adopting long-term goals for these corridors that promote greater food, energy,
water and climate security, as well as enhance livelihoods and well-being,
governments will be better positioned to deliver tangible evidence of
sustainable growth and development.
Through an innovative
programme called SUSTAIN-Africa, IUCN is working with local, national and
international partners to demonstrate the benefits of sustainably managed
natural resources in these areas. With a particular emphasis on landscape
management and restoration, the programme aims to support development of
improved and diversified farm, forest and wetland production that links local
communities to new business opportunities, fostering green growth throughout the
corridor.
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