Investing in Carbon Programming for People and Planet

Zambia faces an urgent climate and environmental crisis. Each year, the country loses over 172,000 hectares of forest, driven by poverty, unsustainable agriculture, charcoal production, and illegal logging. More than 5.2 million hectares of land are now degraded, undermining food production and pushing families deeper into poverty.

At the same time, climate change is accelerating soil erosion, unpredictable rainfall, and declining fertility are reducing agricultural productivity, while increasing the cost of living and migration pressures in rural communities.

World Vision Zambia (WVZ) is leveraging its deep community footprint and expertise to pioneer carbon programming that restores degraded landscapes, captures carbon, and delivers
sustainable livelihoods.

We believe carbon markets offer an opportunity to unlock long-term financing for climate mitigation, adaptation, and inclusive development, while achieving measurable reductions in
greenhouse gas emissions.