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Working with communities, for the land

EcoQuest in Zambia works with rural communities to become good stewards of their land and better neighbours to gazetted and community-protected areas.
Global goals, local action

Our Sustainable Development Goals

The SDGs are a universal call to action adopted by the United Nations to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. As EcoQuest, our programs advance the following goals across the communities we serve.
UN Sustainable Development Goal 3
SDG 3

Good health & well-being

Reducing the health and safety issues caused by household air pollution, and cutting the time women spend collecting cooking fuel.

UN Sustainable Development Goal 5
SDG 5

Gender equality

A strong commitment to engaging youth and empowering women and girls throughout our programs.

UN Sustainable Development Goal 7
SDG 7

Affordable & clean energy

Promoting investment in renewable energy and fuel-efficient cooking technologies for rural households.

UN Sustainable Development Goal 8
SDG 8

Decent work & economic growth

Creating alternative livelihoods that reduce pressure on natural resources and strengthen protected-area systems.

UN Sustainable Development Goal 13
SDG 13

Climate action

Conserving and enhancing carbon stocks through sustainable management of land use.

UN Sustainable Development Goal 15
SDG 15

Life on land

Improving the ecological and financial sustainability of protected-area systems and the biodiversity they hold.

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