landscape restoration Archives - Global Landscapes Forum https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/tag/landscape-restoration/ Connect, learn and share Mon, 15 Jul 2024 08:25:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/www.globallandscapesforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/logo_glf.png?fit=32%2C30&ssl=1 landscape restoration Archives - Global Landscapes Forum https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/tag/landscape-restoration/ 32 32 137966364 Restoration Education: Building a Pan-African curriculum on landscape restoration that works https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/publication/restoration-education-pan-african-curriculum-on-landscape-restoration/ Thu, 27 Jun 2024 12:39:12 +0000 https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/?post_type=publication&p=65518 About this curriculum   The Restoration Education program represents an initiative that aims to integrate landscape restoration into formal academic and vocational education in Africa. The initiative builds on the international momentum created by the launch of the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration1 in June 2021. Labelling the decade 2021-2030 as Decade on Ecosystem […]

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The Restoration Education program represents an initiative that aims to integrate landscape restoration into formal academic and vocational education in Africa. The initiative builds on the international momentum created by the launch of the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration1 in June 2021. Labelling the decade 2021-2030 as Decade on Ecosystem Restoration spurred the increase of investment in landscape restoration, particularly in Africa. While increased investment has led to an increased number of restoration projects across the continent, it also led to the awareness that there is a shortage of well-trained professionals to do the job.

Whereas forest management is a well-established educational domain, the concept of forest landscape restoration, which connects multiple disciplines within environmental and social sciences both, is relatively new. To build a new generation of ‘restoration professionals’ across the continent, a group of African education institutes, together with the Global Landscapes Forum and IUFRO launched a Call to Action to develop inter- and transdisciplinary restoration related curricula across the African continent.

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]]> 65518 Company action in collective efforts for sustainable land use at scale https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/publication/company-action-for-sustainable-land-use-at-scale/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 14:57:25 +0000 https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/?post_type=publication&p=64778 About this report   This report summarizes findings and recommendations from a 15-month study initiated to advance understanding of the use of landscape and jurisdictional approaches as a key corporate strategy for downstream and midstream companies to achieve sustainable sourcing and have positive impacts in the regions they are sourcing from. The study identified 113 […]

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This report summarizes findings and recommendations from a 15-month study initiated to advance understanding of the use of landscape and jurisdictional approaches as a key corporate strategy for downstream and midstream companies to achieve sustainable sourcing and have positive impacts in the regions they are sourcing from.

The study identified 113 companies supporting landscape and jurisdictional initiatives across 91 initiatives, in 19 countries. Recommendations have been drawn from the research for downstream and midstream companies to mobilize more private sector action.

 

Key recommendations for companies

 

  • Increase landscape-scale action and integrate it into corporate sustainability and business strategy
  • Invite and/or incentivize other private sector actors to take landscape-scale action
  • Spotlight multi-stakeholder collaboration to transition towards sustainable land use at scale
  • Align resources and efforts in committed and/or progressing landscape and jurisdictions.

The report contains three further recommendations for the wider community working with landscape and jurisdictional approaches. Using the results from the research, a business case is presented in the report for companies to see the opportunities and assist the transformation to sustainable commodity production through multi-stakeholder collaboration at scale.

This report is part of a global study that aims to understand how midstream and downstream companies have been using landscape and jurisdictional approaches to address commodity-driven deforestation. The study includes five commodity specific reports on cocoa, palm oil, pulp, paper and packaging, beef and soy landscape-scale action as well as this final summary report. The study also delves deeper into other possible uses of these approaches, in a report on meeting corporate climate, nature and people goals.

 

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]]> 64778 FOLUR Annual Report 2023: Cultivating a Community for Sustainable Landscapes https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/publication/folur-annual-report-2023/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:42:13 +0000 https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/?post_type=publication&p=64443 This annual progress report covers the period from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, providing an update on the Food Systems, Land Use and Restoration (FOLUR) Impact Program’s progress and achievements. The emphasis during this period included strengthening community to accelerate fruitful knowledge exchange across country projects and disseminate insights into how best to […]

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This annual progress report covers the period from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, providing an update on the Food Systems, Land Use and Restoration (FOLUR) Impact Program’s progress and achievements.

The emphasis during this period included strengthening community to accelerate fruitful knowledge exchange across country projects and disseminate insights into how best to initiate private and public sector action on value chains.

FOLUR is a powerful game-changer in the global arena, encouraging transformative government policies and private sector practices to support environmental restoration. This effort is urgent as supply chain vulnerabilities to risks from climate change on agriculture grow in tandem with a growing demand for food under pressure of population growth.

🌿 Download now for in-depth insights on key achievements, landscape restoration, program capacity strengthening, policy engagement, and more.

🌿 Discover the GLF-FOLUR Partnership for inclusive communication, knowledge-sharing, and to join the community of change-makers.

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]]> 64443 Unlocking funding success: Insights for project developers & restoration initiatives https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/publication/funding-success-insights-restoration-initiatives/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 16:28:23 +0000 https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/?post_type=publication&p=64382 Who is this guide for?   An indispensable guide to launch your funding journey and create a meaningful impact, specifically crafted for practitioners and professionals. This guide delivers crucial tips and insights sourced from GLF’s dynamic community and Luxembourg partners. Featuring a compelling case study from the Taniala Regenerative Camp in Madagascar, a community-based solution […]

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An indispensable guide to launch your funding journey and create a meaningful impact, specifically crafted for practitioners and professionals. This guide delivers crucial tips and insights sourced from GLF’s dynamic community and Luxembourg partners. Featuring a compelling case study from the Taniala Regenerative Camp in Madagascar, a community-based solution providing ground-level insights to enrich your learning experience.

 

Tips from GLF’s community

 

  • Dedicated fundraising staff: Learn how dedicating staff to fundraising efforts and improving financial disclosure can enhance your competitiveness in funding applications. Consider investing in staff training.
  • Financial stability and resilience: Discover strategies for building financial stability, such as income-generating activities and diverse funding avenues. Explore the possibility of applying for awards/prizes as an alternative funding source.
  • Team capacity building: Strengthen your team’s capacity to identify resources by learning about different types of funding instruments. Develop the skills to identify resources most relevant to your project, create a budget plan, and determine the ideal funding size and type for your organization.

 

Tips from GLF-Luxebourg partners

 

  • Aligning with donor objectives: When researching financial support for a project, understand the donor’s intentionality. Tailor your project proposal to match the preferences of the specific donor. Engage in open discussions to co-design a project that resonates with the donor’s interests.
  • Networking at events: discover the importance of attending events to network with potential donors and build relationships that can support your projects.

 

Get insights from the ground

 

Be inspired by the success story of Taniala Regenerative Camp, located in Madagascar’s Menabe Region, is dedicated to restoring degraded land. Despite language barriers and a small team, they received an award in 2023 and won the Lush Spring Prize for soil restoration.

Now, their focus is on securing funding for full-time operations, expanding their team’s language skills, and seeking grants and awards for infrastructure development and village base camps.

 

Taniara Restoration Camp with Tahina Roland. Photo Creadit: Tahina Roland.

Download now our guide to embark on a path of financial empowerment and impactful restoration initiatives!

Also, visit the GLF-Luxembourg platform.

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]]> 64382 Eco-Warriors of Africa: Q&A with the filmmakers https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/video/eco-warriors-of-africa-qa-with-the-filmmakers/ Mon, 11 Dec 2023 11:06:11 +0000 https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/?post_type=video&p=61191 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 […]

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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.

 

Behind the scenes of Eco-Warriors of Africa

 

Meet director David Owino, and producer Juma Majanga to discover the ‘behind the scenes’ of Eco-Warriors of Africa. Learn more about the film’s creative and journalistic processes, the stories and their protagonists, and what impact the filmmakers aim to create through this inspiring narration.

Learn more about the New Vision for Earth Film Festival, alongside GLF Nairobi, for a series of selected documentaries, Q&A sessions with the creators, and a discussion panel on the intersection of storytelling and landscape restoration.

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]]> 61191 Everything you wanted to know about integrated landscape management https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/video/everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-integrated-landscape-management/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:27:54 +0000 https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/?post_type=video&p=62383 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 […]

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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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]]> 62383 Tools for transformation: Accelerating progress towards sustainable food production https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/video/tools-for-transformation-accelerating-progress-towards-sustainable-food-production/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:16:35 +0000 https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/?post_type=video&p=62380 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 […]

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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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]]> 62380 Unlocking partnership for restoration https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/video/unlocking-partnership-for-restoration/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:08:06 +0000 https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/?post_type=video&p=62377   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 […]

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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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]]> 62377 Landscapes for a livable planet https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/video/landscapes-for-a-livable-planet/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:58:10 +0000 https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/?post_type=video&p=62373 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 […]

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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 CIFOR-ICRAF CEO Éliane Ubalijoro on landscape restoration

 

Join CIFOR-ICRAF CEO Éliane Ubalijoro as she advocates for progress in landscape restoration, highlighting the imperative to eliminate land degradation. Explore the necessary steps to move decisively towards restoration and regeneration.

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]]> 62373 Exploring the intersection of land and business https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/video/exploring-the-intersection-of-land-and-business/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:45:05 +0000 https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/?post_type=video&p=62370   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 […]

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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, brought together four youth ecopreneurs, including three from Africa, discussed how they used land restoration as a business to develop successful enterprises and showcased their innovative projects.

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