Shillong, April 24: The Community-led Landscape Management Project (CLLMP), IORA, and the Government Innovation Lab (SCEP) held a workshop on Agroforestry and Green Economy themed “Reimagining Agroforestry in Meghalaya” at the conference hall of MBDA/MBMA in Nongthymmai, Shillong on April 23, 2024

The brainstroming session had presentations, which witnessed question and answer session allowing participants to engage deeply.

Emphasis was placed on various agroforestry models, including those based on areca nut, broom grass, other fruit and commercial species, and forestry tree species. Participants shared valuable insights and ideas, with one community member suggesting the cultivation of litchi and plum.

Meghalaya, with its large indigenous population, shares a symbiotic connection with nature, which is one of our greatest advantages,” stated Sampath Kumar, IAS, Principal Secretary & Development Commissioner, Government of Meghalaya. “We must prioritize conservation efforts and explore innovative solutions to combat global warming. Initiatives such as the carbon finance project will play a crucial role in incentivizing environmental conservation, with 80% of the benefits directed towards farmers.”

Swapan Mehra, CEO of IORA Ecological Solutions, and Anne-Lot Kemna, RM Partnerships India, Acorn, highlighted their ongoing efforts to develop a green economy in Meghalaya. They outlined plans to cover 50,000 hectares of existing and 100,000 hectares of new plantation over the next two years, with a focus on sustainable forest management and community empowerment.

Notable speakers and experts from various line departments and organizations, including the Soil and Water Conservation, Forests & Environment Department, Community and Rural Development Department (C&RD), Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department, Meghalaya Farmers Empowerment Commission (MFEC), Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Martin Luther Christian University (MLCU), North East Society for Agroecology Support (NESFAS), Meghalaya State Rural Livelihoods Society (MSRLS), and Community Members from different districts of the State, were among the attendees at the workshop.

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