The Waterberg plateau, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and Strategic Water Source Area, anchors the Mokolo and Limpopo river catchments. It combines exceptional biodiversity with cultural heritage sites such as San rock art and Makapan Valley. Degradation from overgrazing, deforestation, and land fragmentation threatens its ecological integrity. ReLISA supports rangeland rehabilitation, catchment stewardship, and alien clearing. Looking forward, biodiversity credits, eco-tourism ventures, and water fund partnerships create opportunities for blended finance. With the right investment, Waterberg can demonstrate how restoration underpins both water security and rural economic development.