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structures; 3.2.5 Support forest conservation, forest landscape restoration, afforestation, natural regeneration and agroforestry in degraded and deforested areas; 3.2.6 Foster/promote sustainable livelihood and income generation opportunities in/around forest and other landscapes; 3.2.7 Build partnerships to mobilize investment from the private sector and other development partners (DPs) to advance forestry functions to district levels. already in place for many sustainability activities which can be utilized to build acceptance and community buy-in. REDD+ activities have received investments in Malawi since 2012 reflecting the understanding by the government and stakeholders as to the importance of the linkages between forest resources, food security, economic development, and climate change in regard to providing livelihoods for Malawians. market linkages foster sustainable livelihoods that diversify the income of smallholder farmers making them more economical resilient to droughts and impacts from severe weather events. Places where pesticides are heavily used should also consider potential damage to these afforestation projects and tree plantings targeted at reducing greenhouse gas emissions could also help diversify in mono-cropping areas and therefore reduce susceptibility to pests on a single crop. Pestilence may become a greater problem where vegetation dies from lack of water or when plants are heat or water stress and more susceptible to disease and wilting. drought or extreme weather conditions. In dryer or drought conditions or during intense storms, fire threats is higher, and therefore, forestry activities may have increased climate risk. impacts of severe weather events. Where possible, create agreements to provide additional funds to local government offices to implement and enforce the regulations that come with having power devolved to them. Examine local preferences for forest
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