International Training on Sustainable Financing of Forest and Landscape Restoration

Building capacity to analyze financial needs, attract investment, and coordinate sustainable funding for Forest and Landscape Restoration initiatives.

Course Background

Meeting global commitments to restore degraded landscapes requires substantial and well-coordinated financing from both public and private sources.
However, many Forest and Landscape Restoration (FLR) practitioners and policymakers face challenges in identifying financial needs, accessing funding
opportunities, and securing long-term investment.

ECAS Institute recognizes that sustainable financing is essential for effective restoration. This course strengthens participants’ ability to analyze
financial requirements, understand investor priorities, and mobilize resources to ensure successful FLR interventions worldwide.

Course Objectives

Understand the costs, benefits, and financing needs of FLR.

Identify what makes a landscape or project investment-ready.

Characterize different FLR investors and their priorities.

Recognize barriers to FLR investment and enabling conditions.

Explain financial and market-based mechanisms for FLR.

Coordinate diverse financing mechanisms for effective restoration.

Strengthen communication, alliances, and partnerships for financing.

What You Will Learn

The costs and benefits of Forest and Landscape Restoration.

Key features of investment-ready FLR landscapes.

Types of FLR investors and their risk-return expectations.

Barriers to accessing finance and creating enabling environments.

Financial and market-based mechanisms for FLR financing.

Strategies for coordinating investments and strengthening alliances.

Duration and Program

This structured training course consists of three lessons and provides practical insights into securing and coordinating financing for FLR
interventions. The program blends theoretical foundations with real-world examples and interactive discussions. A detailed schedule will be shared
prior to training commencement.

Target Participants

The training is designed for stakeholders engaged in forest and landscape restoration, including:

International and regional organizations and donors

National governments

Private sector organizations

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)

Research institutes and universities

Training Modules

ModuleTitleKey Focus1Introduction to FLR Financing Understanding the economics of FLR, investment needs, existing financing flows, and funding gaps.2Enabling FLR Financing Investment readiness, investor types, barriers to finance, enabling policies, and alliance building.3Financing Mechanisms for Local FLR Investment Grants, loans, blended finance, market-based mechanisms, local investment, and financing coordination.

Training Style

The training is delivered through lectures, PowerPoint presentations, case studies, field visits, breakout sessions, and interactive discussions.
Guest speakers will contribute both in person and via online platforms, offering real-world insights.

General Notes

Training manuals and reference materials are provided.

Participants receive a certificate upon successful completion.

Tailor-made courses are available for organizations.

Contact: info@ecasiafrica.org

About ECAS Institute

ECAS Institute delivers independent training, research, and consulting services focused on climate change and resilience building, carbon markets,
renewable energy, nature-based solutions, biodiversity conservation, agriculture, and food systems.

Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, ECAS Institute works across Africa and globally, supporting partners in Europe and North America.