Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration: A holistic approach to sustainable development

Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) is a low-cost, sustainable land restoration technique that empowers poor farming communities to combat poverty and hunger while increasing their resilience to a changing climate. By encouraging the regrowth and management of trees and shrubs from existing root systems or stumps, FMNR restores soil fertility, reduces erosion, improves water retention, and enhances biodiversity. As a holistic approach, FMNR contributes significantly to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), supporting food security, health, poverty elimination, gender equality, and sustainable economic growth. World Vision sees FMNR as a transformative practice that improves the well-being of children and communities while driving environmental renewal and climate resilience.