Prosperous and Resilient Landscapes in Guatemala

In Guatemala, large swaths of rural populations depend on ever-collapsing ecosystems and fast-disappearing natural resources for their livelihoods. Decreased incomes limit families’ ability to respond to weather- and market-related shocks, and unsustainable production practices put immense pressure on forests, further threatening livelihoods. Economic desperation leads many communities to turn to informal, temporary income sources, or even illegal economic activities; as a last resort, they often migrate in search of a way to make a living.

Prosperous and Resilient Landscapes is an ambitious, five-year USAID-funded initiative that builds on more than 30 years of Rainforest Alliance experience transforming sustainable natural-resource management and market systems in Guatemala.