To address deforestation and protect Muskitia's breathtaking landscapes the project is collaborating with 8 indigenous and Afro-Honduran communities. Governance structures are strengthened and communal visions for the future are jointly developed with local councils, increasing participation and creating the foundation for long-term, shared prosperity. The project functions by developing new, sustainable income opportunities that don't depend on the forest being cut down; in particular, Indigenous women and young people are offered training on how to develop business initiatives from local sustainable industries, for example cocoa production, beekeeping, fishing and making handicrafts.

By protecting both the regions terrestrial forests and mangroves the project avoids the release of significant levels of carbon, which is stored in trees, into the atmosphere. However, this is only the beginning of the myriad of benefits that this project brings. Healthy mangroves offer natural protection from floods, erosion and storms as well as filtering pollutants from water and acting as nursery grounds for small fish. New sustainable initiatives help to improve local livelihoods and living conditions, aiding the preservation of Honduras’ invaluable cultural and natural heritage. By partnering with these communities, the project equips them with the resources they need to protect their land for many generations to come.