Projects
LESTARI
Indonesia boasts the third-largest expanse of tropical forests in the world. Sustainably managing this unique economic and ecological resource is important to both the economic well-being of many Indonesians and a world community increasingly focused on climate change. As a partnering organization in this USAID-funded project implemented by Tetra Tech, Winrock’s role is to provide…
Hivos Indonesia Kataka Solar School
Delivering clean electricity to regions that lack reliable access to power addresses two interconnected challenges: climate change and poverty. As part of an overall effort to provide 100 percent renewable energy to the citizens of the Indonesian island of Sumba, this program delivers the technical expertise required for schools to install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.…
Ghana: REDD+ Support
REDD, or Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation, is one of those rare acronyms that actually spells out exactly what it means. But calculating the greenhouse gas impacts of REDD policies and developing strategies that provide livelihoods for local populations while conserving carbon-storing forests is anything but simple. Yet accurate accounting is essential to enable…
Tanzania WARIDI
Reliable access to water is critical for Tanzania’s economy, food security, environmental sustainability and public health. USAID’s Water Resources Integration Development Initiative (WARIDI) promotes integrated water resources management and service delivery to address water security challenges across Tanzania and ensure reliable and sustainable access to water. Winrock leads several components of the program, including working…