The environment can be understood as everything that surrounds us. It includes all our ecosystems with diverse animal species, plants and fungi, the nutrients in the soil, the weather systems, geology and much more.
Environmental degradation has a major impact on livelihoods. When we consume natural resources in an unsustainable way, or pollute water, air or soil, we affect the ecosystems that we depend on.
This is why DanChurchAid act to protect and restore the environment in addition to having a specific focus on addressing climate change. We do this by for example promoting the uptake of agroecological practices, reforestation and afforestation, or by supporting sustainable waste management and circular economy.
Building healthy and sustainable livelihoods through agroecology
In Cambodia, DanChurchAid is advancing climate- and nature-friendly farming by promoting agroecology as a pathway to resilient livelihoods and healthy ecosystems. Through an Agroecology Living Lab and tools like the ECOKasekor app, communities are co-creating solutions that restore soil health, support biodiversity, empower women, and strengthen food systems from the ground up.
Protecting biodiversity and livelihoods in Zimbabwe
In Zimbabwe’s Zambezi Valley, where biodiversity is under threat and communities face increasing climate pressures, DanChurchAid is supporting a bold new approach to environmental stewardship. Through the Utariri programme, communities are restoring ecosystems, protecting wildlife, and building sustainable livelihoods—bridging the gap between conservation and development for a more resilient future.
