Mega Living Landscapes: A chance to put people back into nature in Eastern Cape
Through the Mega Living Landscapes initiative, the Eastern Cape has an opportunity to connect protected areas, communal and private land, towns and ecological corridors, restoring nature while creating jobs, enterprises, skills and economic growth for rural communities.
The Mega Living Landscapes initiative in Eastern Cape presents a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between protected areas and the communities that live in and around them. This program aims to restore nature while creating jobs, enterprises, skills, and economic growth for rural communities, addressing the long-standing issue of marginalisation and unemployment.
The Eastern Cape's diverse landscapes, from fynbos and forest to grassland and savanna, contain globally irreplaceable biodiversity hotspots, making it a vital area for conservation efforts. By integrating ecological corridors and marine transition zones, the initiative seeks to create a more inclusive coastal economy, supporting conservation, tourism, research, and sustainable livelihoods.
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