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The EU supports partner countries to preserve their forests and to contribute to sustainable, inclusive economies and societies. Find here some examples of EU Forest Action in Guyana.

EU Forest Action in GUYANA : Guyana Mangroves budget support

Through this programme, mangrove restoration efforts will be supported along Guyana’s vulnerable low-lying coastline. The funds will also be used to enhance livelihood opportunities, such as beekeeping in mangrove communities.

USEFUL LINKS : 

• Guyana gets €4.6M to further support mangrove restoration efforts
• Guyana EU FLEGT VPA - Facebook

EU Forest Action in GUYANA : EU-FLEGT

Forests cover 87% of Guyana’s total land area of 21.1 million hectares and they make an important contribution to the economy, providing jobs and livelihoods. The Government own 86% of the forests, while indigenous peoples own 14% of the land. In 2014, the annual deforestation rate was estimated to be 0.065%. Most deforestation is attributed to mining for gold and bauxite, which represents 60% of Guyana’s exports. Mining accounted for 87% of deforestation in 2014. Guyana has ratified a VPA with the EU, that entered into force in 2023.

USEFUL LINKS : 

• Guyana-EU Voluntary Partnership Agreement

EU Forest Action in GUYANA : Projet SWM

La savane du Rupununi regorge d’animaux sauvages, dont une grande variété d’espèces d’oiseaux. Les poissons et la faune font partie intégrante de la culture et de l'alimentation indigènes. Les pratiques traditionnelles de chasse et de pêche sont encore courantes, et ce, malgré la disponibilité en viande bovine et viande de volaille. Sur la côte du Guyana, la viande de brousse et le poisson provenant de l’intérieur des terres, y compris du Rupununi, sont vendus sur les marchés locaux, dans les restaurants et aux particuliers.

• Projet SWM

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SFL in GUYANA : Sustainable forest livelihoods

The 'Sustainable Forest Livelihoods (SFL) for Communities in Guyana and Suriname' program aims to maintain healthy forests and natural resources in these ecologically rich countries.To achieve this, the project will contribute to strengthening institutional governance capacity for effective forest monitoring and management, strengthen local community capacity development on forest resources, and enhance sustainable nature and forest-based livelihoods for communities.

• SFL Project