To mark the celebration of Earth Day, HTR officially launched four environmental clubs in four schools in the Nippes department as part of awareness-raising and movement building activities of its …
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Green Certification Program
Over a period of six months, Haiti Takes Root – Ayiti Vèt Coalition conducted a Green Certification and participatory Environmental Impact Assessment program to help strengthen the capacity of 13 …
Innovating to Meet Farmer Priorities: Pilot: Enhanced Agroforestry – Field Testing Innovative Strategies
As part of the preparation for the Resilient Productive Landscapes (RPL) project, farmers in the four watersheds participated in workshops to determine the most important agricultural and infrastructure interventions for …
Restoring Ecosystems with Trees: Payment for Ecosystem Services Pilot in Sault du Baril
In the heart of the Nippes department, there is a series of waterfalls so magnificent that not one, but two spirits are believed to dwell there. The Sault du Baril …
When Multiplying Trees Means Changing Lives: Market-Linked Reforestation in Nippes with Acceso
For many families in rural Haiti, the pressures of regular expenses like school fees and doctor’s visits force tough decisions. Trees can be sources of income in one of two …
Taking Steps to Beat Plastic Pollution
On June 5, communities across the planet participated in World Environment Day with the theme “Beat Plastic Pollution.” Representatives from Haiti’s Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Agriculture co-hosted a …
Making Participatory More Than Just a Buzzword
When the workshop begins the group is quiet, unsure. While projects have come and gone in this community before, this is the first time these farmers, market vendors, fishers, local …