Access to and management of natural resources such as land, forests, water, and pasture are central to livelihoods in the Horn of Africa. HACOF works to improve natural resource governance by supporting community-based management structures, clarifying land tenure systems, and strengthening the role of traditional and formal institutions in dispute resolution.

We also assist with the development of land-use plans, watershed management strategies, and cross-border natural resource agreements that promote peaceful coexistence, reduce degradation, and support sustainable livelihoods. Our work is grounded in the belief that well-governed natural resources are essential for resilience, economic productivity, and conflict prevention.