Projects

60 hectares of land in the border area of the Maputo nature reserve have been severely damaged by the removal of sand for the construction of a road that connects Maputo city with the coastal town of Ponto do Ouro and runs through the Matutuine district. The devastated soil and the illegal extraction of further sand from the open areas prevent the colonisation of valuable flora and fauna.

As a pilot project, bamboo is to be planted for the ecological restoration of 12 hectares of degraded land. A mixed forest of endemic and exotic bamboo species with characteristics adapted to the micro-ecology of the landscape will help to restore soil stability and increase biodiversity. In the next step, the project envisages the creation of a park with leisure facilities within the bamboo forest, which will provide jobs and income for the local population

This project involves the construction of a research centre on a established 3-hectare bamboo forest, in Ponta do Ouro, Mozambican southern village, in parallel with the expansion of 30 hectares bamboo cultivation. By planting and using bamboo in a sustainable way, we can create jobs, provide decent and affordable housing, feed and save thousands of lives while protecting the environment and reduce the risks from devastating floods.

Start N’Light Africa is a social enterprise founded in 2017 that aims to supply the rural areas of Sierra Leone with renewable energy. Activities have so far taken place in the Karene district in two villages, where some self-developed plants adapted to the specific conditions have been constructed. The aim is to develop a sustainable business model that makes it possible to expand to other regions.