National Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration Scale-up Business Plan: ZAMBIA 2023-2033

The Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) Business Plan for Zambia (2023–2033) outlines a comprehensive strategy to restore 2 million hectares of degraded land, contributing to climate resilience and improved livelihoods. World Vision Zambia aims to directly restore 600,000 hectares through community-based programming and catalyse broader adoption of FMNR practices to cover an additional 1.4 million hectares. FMNR is a cost-effective land restoration technique that involves the regeneration of native trees and shrubs from existing root systems or seeds. The plan highlights FMNR’s ability to improve soil fertility, water retention, biodiversity, and agricultural productivity, ultimately doubling crop yields and increasing income for farming families.

The plan identifies four key pathways for scaling FMNR: direct programming, partner-led spread, organic community spread, and enabling policy environments. It emphasises partnerships with government ministries, NGOs, academic institutions, and community structures to increase adoption and sustainability.