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About GLF Nairobi 2023: ‘A new Vision for Earth’

The GLF Nairobi 2023 Hybrid Conference, held on October 11 and 12, convened global thought leaders to set the stage for COP28, the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference. This pivotal event mobilised action on critical issues affecting humanity, biodiversity, and our planet.

The conference featured two focused days: Day 1 centered on “Africa’s Sovereign Solutions,” exploring pathways to a sustainable and prosperous future for the continent. Day 2, dedicated to climate, aimed to craft a “Survival Guide for a Planet in Crisis,” paving the way for a fairer world ahead of COP28.

GLF Nairobi brought together a diverse coalition of influential voices, ranging from scientists, activists, and Indigenous leaders to financiers, women, youth, policymakers, and private sector representatives. As a united front, we collectively championed change and passionately advocated for meaningful action in these pivotal times.

About this session

On October 11-12, PROGREEN co-sponsored the World Bank’s “Landscapes for a Livable Planet” pavilion at the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) Nairobi. In partnership with the FOLUR Impact Program, the World Bank pavilion served as an opportunity for the PROGREEN team to convene partners, share latest knowledge products, and co-host side events.

Dr. Minang is the Director for Africa and Global Coordinator, ASB Partnership for the Tropical Forest Margins at CIFOR-ICRAF. An Established Scientist and Senior Management professional with 26 years of progressive experience in science and practice in the areas of REDD+, Ecosystems-Based Adaptation, Climate Smart Landscapes, landscapes governance, payments for ecosystem services, community forestry, agroforestry, conservation, and environmental education.

Join Dr. Minang in his enlightening discussion titled “Everything You Wanted to Know About Integrated Landscape Management But Were Afraid to Ask.” In this talk, he debunks landscape management myths and offers practical tips for a better understanding of integrated landscape management.

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About GLF Nairobi 2023: ‘A new Vision for Earth’

The GLF Nairobi 2023 Hybrid Conference, held on October 11 and 12, convened global thought leaders to set the stage for COP28, the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference. This pivotal event mobilised action on critical issues affecting humanity, biodiversity, and our planet.

The conference featured two focused days: Day 1 centered on “Africa’s Sovereign Solutions,” exploring pathways to a sustainable and prosperous future for the continent. Day 2, dedicated to climate, aimed to craft a “Survival Guide for a Planet in Crisis,” paving the way for a fairer world ahead of COP28.

GLF Nairobi brought together a diverse coalition of influential voices, ranging from scientists, activists, and Indigenous leaders to financiers, women, youth, policymakers, and private sector representatives. As a united front, we collectively championed change and passionately advocated for meaningful action in these pivotal times.

About the Landscapes for a Livable Planet pavilion

On October 11-12, PROGREEN co-sponsored the World Bank’s “Landscapes for a Livable Planet” pavilion at the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) Nairobi. In partnership with the FOLUR Impact Program, the World Bank pavilion served as an opportunity for the PROGREEN team to convene partners, share our latest knowledge products, and co-host side events.

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About GLF Nairobi 2023: ‘A new Vision for Earth’

The GLF Nairobi 2023 Hybrid Conference, held on October 11 and 12, convened global thought leaders to set the stage for COP28, the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference. This pivotal event mobilised action on critical issues affecting humanity, biodiversity, and our planet.

The conference featured two focused days: Day 1 centered on “Africa’s Sovereign Solutions,” exploring pathways to a sustainable and prosperous future for the continent. Day 2, dedicated to climate, aimed to craft a “Survival Guide for a Planet in Crisis,” paving the way for a fairer world ahead of COP28.

GLF Nairobi brought together a diverse coalition of influential voices, ranging from scientists, activists, and Indigenous leaders to financiers, women, youth, policymakers, and private sector representatives. As a united front, we collectively championed change and passionately advocated for meaningful action in these pivotal times.

Insights from PROGREEN landscape programs in Sub-Saharan Africa

Today, Sub-Saharan Africa’s landscapes are some of the most threatened on the planet. About 20% of the continent’s land is degraded. PROGREEN delivers investments and promotes knowledge activities in support of landscape restoration and rural resilience globally, with a majority-African portfolio.

On October 11-12, PROGREEN co-sponsored the World Bank’s “Landscapes for a Livable Planet” pavilion at the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) Nairobi. In partnership with the FOLUR Impact Program, the World Bank pavilion served as an opportunity for the PROGREEN team to convene partners, share our latest knowledge products, and co-host side events.

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About GLF Nairobi 2023: ‘A new Vision for Earth’

The GLF Nairobi 2023 Hybrid Conference, held on October 11 and 12, convened global thought leaders to set the stage for COP28, the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference. This pivotal event mobilised action on critical issues affecting humanity, biodiversity, and our planet.

The conference featured two focused days: Day 1 centered on “Africa’s Sovereign Solutions,” exploring pathways to a sustainable and prosperous future for the continent. Day 2, dedicated to climate, aimed to craft a “Survival Guide for a Planet in Crisis,” paving the way for a fairer world ahead of COP28.

GLF Nairobi brought together a diverse coalition of influential voices, ranging from scientists, activists, and Indigenous leaders to financiers, women, youth, policymakers, and private sector representatives. As a united front, we collectively championed change and passionately advocated for meaningful action in these pivotal times.

About this session

The G20 Global Land Initiative/UNCCD spreading the Land Restoration Challenge, spotlighted forthcoming activities within the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. Presenters also featured ongoing initiatives from the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration and various other Restoration Challenges.

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About GLF Nairobi 2023: ‘A new Vision for Earth’

The GLF Nairobi 2023 Hybrid Conference, held on October 11 and 12, convened global thought leaders to set the stage for COP28, the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference. This pivotal event mobilised action on critical issues affecting humanity, biodiversity, and our planet.

The conference featured two focused days: Day 1 centered on “Africa’s Sovereign Solutions,” exploring pathways to a sustainable and prosperous future for the continent. Day 2, dedicated to climate, aimed to craft a “Survival Guide for a Planet in Crisis,” paving the way for a fairer world ahead of COP28.

GLF Nairobi brought together a diverse coalition of influential voices, ranging from scientists, activists, and Indigenous leaders to financiers, women, youth, policymakers, and private sector representatives. As a united front, we collectively championed change and passionately advocated for meaningful action in these pivotal times.

About Carlos Rodriguez

Carlos Rodriguez, CEO and Chairperson at the Global Environment Facility emphasizes a nuanced perspective on the global challenges confronting humanity:

“I don’t think we’re facing a triple planetary crisis. What we have is an ecological collapse. The life-supporting system of planet Earth is deteriorating, constituting one of the two main problems humanity must confront. The first issue is the ecological collapse at various scales, primarily at a global level. The second most critical challenge, in my opinion, is humanity’s inability to collaborate, cooperate, and reach agreements necessary to address these immense global challenges.”

 

Learn more about the GLF Nairobi 2023 Hybrid Conference here 

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About GLF Nairobi 2023: ‘A new Vision for Earth’

The GLF Nairobi 2023 Hybrid Conference, held on October 11 and 12, convened global thought leaders to set the stage for COP28, the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference. This pivotal event mobilised action on critical issues affecting humanity, biodiversity, and our planet.

The conference featured two focused days: Day 1 centered on “Africa’s Sovereign Solutions,” exploring pathways to a sustainable and prosperous future for the continent. Day 2, dedicated to climate, aimed to craft a “Survival Guide for a Planet in Crisis,” paving the way for a fairer world ahead of COP28.

GLF Nairobi brought together a diverse coalition of influential voices, ranging from scientists, activists, and Indigenous leaders to financiers, women, youth, policymakers, and private sector representatives. As a united front, we collectively championed change and passionately advocated for meaningful action in these pivotal times.

About Vivienne Yeda

Vivienne Yeda is the Director General of the East African Development Bank.

Don’t miss the chance to be part of an extraordinary experience at the GLF Nairobi 2023 Hybrid Conference, as we take you on a remarkable journey with our must-see speakers campaign.

Learn more about the GLF Nairobi 2023 Hybrid Conference here 

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About GLF Nairobi 2023: ‘A new Vision for Earth’

The GLF Nairobi 2023 Hybrid Conference, held on October 11 and 12, convened global thought leaders to set the stage for COP28, the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference. This pivotal event mobilised action on critical issues affecting humanity, biodiversity, and our planet.

The conference featured two focused days: Day 1 centered on “Africa’s Sovereign Solutions,” exploring pathways to a sustainable and prosperous future for the continent. Day 2, dedicated to climate, aimed to craft a “Survival Guide for a Planet in Crisis,” paving the way for a fairer world ahead of COP28.

GLF Nairobi brought together a diverse coalition of influential voices, ranging from scientists, activists, and Indigenous leaders to financiers, women, youth, policymakers, and private sector representatives. As a united front, we collectively championed change and passionately advocated for meaningful action in these pivotal times.

About Ibrahim Thiaw

Delve into this inspiring vision for Earth from Ibrahim Thiaw, Executive Secretary United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).

Don’t miss the chance to be part of an extraordinary experience at the GLF Nairobi 2023 Hybrid Conference, as we take you on a remarkable journey with our must-see speakers campaign.

Learn more about the GLF Nairobi 2023 Hybrid Conference here 

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About the FOLUR Annual Meeting

The FOLUR Impact Program brought together over 100 country projects and core partners in São Paulo, Brazil, to discuss topics surrounding land restoration and sustainable value chain implementation over the course of four days.

In this video, the GLF’s Ludwig Liagre sits down with N’Guessan Koffi, General Director of Rural Development, Ministry of State, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of the Republic of Côte d ‘Ivoire and Rodrigue Alimata Kone, Permanent Secretary, Environment Commission, Global Environment Fund.

Learn more about the FOLUR Impact Program

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This issue of the Bamboo & Rattan Update Magazine highlights the unique advantages of bamboo for contributing to the goals of the UNCCD, and considers the untapped promise of the plant.

Landscape restoration schemes rely upon accurate baseline data, so decision-makers can allocate resources in an optimal manner. However, in many areas of the Global South where desertification and land degradation are most rampant, there is a paucity of relevant information. Working to solve this stubborn problem, INBAR partnered with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the UN in 2020 to put bamboo on the map with new tools for monitoring forest coverage. Though current figures place total global bamboo forest coverage at approximately 35 million hectares, some estimates range as high as 50 million, as many countries lack the capacity and coordination for forest resource assessment.

The first article examines new instruments for bamboo resource monitoring to help bamboo-rich countries achieve the full potential of this multifunctional plant and intelligently inform long-term sustainable policymaking.

The second article takes a look at The Restoration Initiative (TRI), which is a major initiative seeking to reverse degradation and restore landscapes around the world. INBAR is currently working to achieve these twin goals with partners on the ground in Cameroon including the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, UN Environment Programme, Cameroon’s Ministry of Environment, Nature Protection and Sustainable Development, FAO, and other local government ministries and civil society organizations.

The third article showcases one of their recent public-private partnership projects which has now accumulated five years of data during its trial period. Using bamboo to protect one of Ghana’s transitional zones from deforestation and endless cycles of fire, the project is bringing new life into what has been characterized as “deserted wasteland.”

About INBAR

INBAR, The International Bamboo and Rattan Organisation, is an intergovernmental organisation bringing together some 40 countries for the promotion of the ecosystem benefits and values of bamboo and rattan.

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