TERRAGRN transforms degraded land into biodiverse, carbon-sequestering agroforests using nature-based solutions. These agroforests enhance climate resilience, secure local food sources, and generate sustainable materials like bamboo. The company focuses on delivering environmental restoration alongside socio-economic development in local communities.
Funding
$750K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Degraded lands in Africa contribute to climate change, food insecurity, and limited economic opportunities for local communities. Traditional agricultural practices often deplete soil health, hindering long-term sustainability and productivity.
Solution
TERRAGRN transforms degraded lands into biodiverse agroforests using regenerative agricultural practices to improve soil health and sequester carbon. Their approach aims to address climate change, enhance food security, and stimulate economic development by creating sustainable food sources and job opportunities for local communities. By revitalizing degraded landscapes, TERRAGRN mitigates the environmental, social, and economic impacts of the climate crisis. The agroforests safeguard food security, expedite socio-economic development in local communities, and support the renewable energy transition away from fossil fuels.
Target Audience
TERRAGRN's primary audience includes government agencies, local communities, global foundations, multilateral banks, development finance institutions, research universities, regional NGOs, and corporations interested in nature-based solutions and sustainable development in Africa.
Features
- Implementation of regenerative agricultural practices to enhance soil health and water retention.
- Cultivation of biodiverse agroforests to sequester carbon and restore ecosystems.
- Production of sustainable bamboo for green renewable energy, construction materials, and pulp.
- Creation of stable and diverse food sources to alleviate food shortages.
- Generation of job opportunities for local communities, promoting sustainable development.
- Focus on circular economy principles through the production of captive power from forest waste.