Amazon and UNDP Launch 450-Hectare Ecological Restoration Initiative in Earthquake Zone

Sustainable Future Through Nature-Based Solutions Amazon has established a new partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to contribute to the restoration of natural ecosystems in regions affected by the February 6 earthquakes.
The project aims to preserve ecological balance and build a sustainable future in the disaster zone.
The nature-based practices to be implemented within the framework of the initiative include: Establishment of artificial wetlands for wastewater treatment Rainwater harvesting systems Sustainable compost production Sapling planting and the creation of community-based seed banks These efforts are expected to create new and sustainable livelihoods for the local population in addition to environmental recovery.
Training and Technical Support Activities As part of the project, UNDP will provide operational guidance to approximately 2,000 people, including local forestry organization staff, municipal personnel, and regional residents.
In addition to technical equipment support, participants will receive comprehensive training on ecosystem management and restoration techniques.
Restoration Targets and Institutional Cooperation According to the project plan, the ecological restoration of an initial 200-hectare area will be carried out.
The General Directorate of Forestry (OGM), providing strategic support to the process, will undertake the restoration of an additional 250 hectares through afforestation, erosion control, and ecosystem rehabilitation efforts.
These activities, to be conducted across a total area of 450 hectares, aim to revitalize the region's biodiversity and increase ecological resilience.