The cookstove project in Puntland and Somaliland aims to reduce the use of traditional and inefficient cookstoves that consume a lot of non-renewable charcoal and firewood leading to negative impacts on the environment and human health. The project activities include deploying efficient cookstoves intended for use with less charcoal, resulting in considerable charcoal savings, improved air quality, and job creation. The use of improved cookstoves also has social impacts, including monetary savings for households, more financial means for education and local businesses, and improved overall quality of life. The health benefits of improved air quality while cooking will also benefit households, especially for little children.

The agroforestry project in West Java, Indonesia addresses problems caused by deforestation and unsustainable farming practices, including impacts on the ecosystem, flora and fauna, and human life. These practices have led
to various problems such as floods, erosion, loss of natural resources, displacement, food insecurity, and loss of job opportunities. The project seeks to revitalize the watershed landscape by planting trees and shrubs to decrease communities’ vulnerability to natural disasters, and create economic benefits. The diversification of income sources will lessen people’s dependency to vegetable cropping and help them move away from deep poverty towards sustainable and secure livelihoods.

The mangrove restoration project aims to restore the lost mangrove forests on the north and south coast of Java island, Indonesia. The loss of these forests due to activities like shrimp production and rice fields has resulted in the loss of flood barriers, biodiversity, and fish stock, leaving communities exposed to extreme climate events and food insecurity. The project involves planting almost 8 million mangrove seedlings on an area of 2,500 hectares, creating a natural barrier against flooding and the influx of saline water, while also enhancing livelihoods and increasing biodiversity.