Africa is home to the world’s second-largest tropical rainforest, carbon-rich peatlands, and iconic dry forests that anchor livelihoods and cultures across the continent. Yet these vital ecosystems face accelerating pressures—deforestation, degradation, and climate volatility—threatening global climate goals and regional stability.
The Zámba Heritage Congress 2025 is not just another convening. It is the launchpad for a pan-African movement to unlock bold forest action. Framed as a strategic complement to Conference of the Parties (COP30), the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN), and other global climate dialogues, Zámba brings together governments, Indigenous Peoples, scientists, and investors to advance transformative solutions—and secure at least $400 million for Africa’s forests.
What is Zámba Heritage?
Zámba—from the Lingala word for forest—is a homegrown initiative led by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and a network of African and global partners including The Nature Conservancy, African Forest Forum, and grassroots leaders.
Its mission?
To restore 5 million hectares of degraded land, sustainably manage 30 million hectares of forests, and scale up 1,000 forest-based enterprises—anchored in Indigenous knowledge, community innovation, and nature-positive investment.
Zámba doesn’t duplicate existing programs. It strengthens and connects them—bridging public-private finance, empowering community stewardship, and positioning African forests as key to climate, biodiversity, and economic resilience.
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