PARTNER
Ecosystem Restoration Communities
Ecosystem Restoration Communities brings everyday people together to restore degraded ecosystems from the ground up.
Partner Type
Orginisation
Location
Global
Funded Since
2019
Total Amount Funded
$475,000
WHO
Is Ecosystem Restoration Communities
Ecosystem Restoration Communities envisions a fully-functional, peaceful, abundant, biologically diverse Earth brought about through cooperative efforts for the ecological restoration of degraded lands. They build research, training and innovation centers for ecological restoration, engage people in inquiry into ecological restoration, and train people in how to restore degraded lands in perpetuity.
Contribution
How Ecosystem Restoration Communities builds regenerative foodsystems
By restoring degraded lands and promoting sustainable agricultural practices, ERC enhances soil health, increases biodiversity, and improves water management, creating more sustainable and resilient food systems.
ERC helps establish a variety of habitats by planting native species and restoring natural landscapes.
By integrating trees and shrubs into agricultural systems, ERC enhances soil health, provides shade and windbreaks, and improves crop yields.
ERC employs soil-building techniques which improve soil fertility, increase water retention, and reduce erosion.
Mustardseed Trust has been funding ERC since 2019, with contributions totaling $425,000 up to 2023, including $50,000 in 2023 alone. The funding supports projects like the Restoration Project Finder, which allows donors to fund specific restoration initiatives globally. ERC’s process involves community-driven restoration projects that transform degraded lands into productive, sustainable ecosystems. These initiatives not only restore ecological functionality but also foster community engagement and education in ecological practices.
There are more than 50 Ecosystem Restoration Communities active globally, driving a big impact on ecological restoration efforts.
ERC has achieved impressive results in ecological restoration. For instance, in the Greater Livingston Area on Guatemala’s Caribbean Coast, ERC transitioned 215 hectares of degraded land to regenerative use, planting 124,000 trees along 113 km of contour lines. This has significantly improved local biodiversity and community livelihoods.
215+
Hectares of land restored in Guatemala
124,000+
New trees planted
50+
Active Ecosystem Restoration Communities worldwide
How Ecosystem Restoration Communities builds a world of care
Healthy eco-systems
Restores degraded lands and promoting biodiversity
Partnership
Engaging communities and fostering collaboration in restoration efforts
New money systems.
Enabling direct investment in ecological restoration projects.