About GLF Peatlands 2024

Peatlands cover 3-4% of Earth’s land but store a third of global soil carbon. Despite their importance, 12% are degraded, contributing 4% of human-induced emissions.

Degradation, driven by agriculture and forestry, causes environmental and social issues like fires and economic damage. Managing peatlands effectively requires collaboration across sectors.

The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) Peatlands 2024 Hybrid Conference brought together global stakeholders to address gaps in peatland science, policy, and practice. Held alongside the UNFCCC Bonn Climate Change Conference, it explored peatlands’ roles in carbon storage, biodiversity, and water regulation.

Meet the champions restoring peatlands

Join us for a thrilling virtual expedition on the GLF Peatlands World Tour. Travel across Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America & the Caribbean, exploring the rich ecosystems of peatlands. Meet passionate stewards and uncover the secrets of these vital landscapes. Together, let’s champion the preservation of peatlands – the forgotten climate solution! Meet our esteemed speakers:

• David from Paramo el Almozadero, Colombia
• Susan from Lima, Peru

Learn more about the GLF Restoration Stewards Program

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About GLF Peatlands 2024

Peatlands cover 3-4% of Earth’s land but store a third of global soil carbon. Despite their importance, 12% are degraded, contributing 4% of human-induced emissions.

Degradation, driven by agriculture and forestry, causes environmental and social issues like fires and economic damage. Managing peatlands effectively requires collaboration across sectors.

The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) Peatlands 2024 Hybrid Conference brought together global stakeholders to address gaps in peatland science, policy, and practice. Held alongside the UNFCCC Bonn Climate Change Conference, it explored peatlands’ roles in carbon storage, biodiversity, and water regulation.

Meet the champions restoring peatlands

Join us for a thrilling virtual expedition on the GLF Peatlands World Tour. Travel across Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America & the Caribbean, exploring the rich ecosystems of peatlands. Meet passionate stewards and uncover the secrets of these vital landscapes. Together, let’s champion the preservation of peatlands – the forgotten climate solution! Meet our esteemed speakers:

• Frankie from Wageningen, Netherlands
• Jamie from Oxford, UK

Learn more about the GLF Restoration Stewards Program

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About GLF Peatlands 2024

Peatlands cover 3-4% of Earth’s land but store a third of global soil carbon. Despite their importance, 12% are degraded, contributing 4% of human-induced emissions.

Degradation, driven by agriculture and forestry, causes environmental and social issues like fires and economic damage. Managing peatlands effectively requires collaboration across sectors.

The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) Peatlands 2024 Hybrid Conference brought together global stakeholders to address gaps in peatland science, policy, and practice. Held alongside the UNFCCC Bonn Climate Change Conference, it explored peatlands’ roles in carbon storage, biodiversity, and water regulation.

Meet the champions restoring peatlands

Join us for a thrilling virtual expedition on the GLF Peatlands World Tour. Travel across Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America & the Caribbean, exploring the rich ecosystems of peatlands. Meet passionate stewards and uncover the secrets of these vital landscapes. Together, let’s champion the preservation of peatlands – the forgotten climate solution! Meet our esteemed speakers:

• Melyn from Nairobi, Kenya
• Muhammed from Banjul, Gambia

Learn more about the GLF Restoration Stewards Program

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About GLF Peatlands 2024

Peatlands cover 3-4% of Earth’s land but store a third of global soil carbon. Despite their importance, 12% are degraded, contributing 4% of human-induced emissions.

Degradation, driven by agriculture and forestry, causes environmental and social issues like fires and economic damage. Managing peatlands effectively requires collaboration across sectors.

The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) Peatlands 2024 Hybrid Conference brought together global stakeholders to address gaps in peatland science, policy, and practice. Held alongside the UNFCCC Bonn Climate Change Conference, it explored peatlands’ roles in carbon storage, biodiversity, and water regulation.

Meet the champions restoring peatlands

Join us for a thrilling virtual expedition on the GLF Peatlands World Tour. Travel across Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America & the Caribbean, exploring the rich ecosystems of peatlands. Meet passionate stewards and uncover the secrets of these vital landscapes. Together, let’s champion the preservation of peatlands – the forgotten climate solution! Meet our esteemed speakers:

• Emmanuela Shinta from Kalimantan, Indonesia (Tangkiling, Palangkaraya, and Talekoi in South Barito Regency)
• Pimple Barua from Chittagong, Bangladesh

Learn more about the GLF Restoration Stewards Program

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About GLF Peatlands 2024

Peatlands cover 3-4% of Earth’s land but store a third of global soil carbon. Despite their importance, 12% are degraded, contributing 4% of human-induced emissions.

Degradation, driven by agriculture and forestry, causes environmental and social issues like fires and economic damage. Managing peatlands effectively requires collaboration across sectors.

The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) Peatlands 2024 Hybrid Conference brought together global stakeholders to address gaps in peatland science, policy, and practice. Held alongside the UNFCCC Bonn Climate Change Conference, it explored peatlands’ roles in carbon storage, biodiversity, and water regulation.

A Virtual Expedition Across Continents

Join us for a thrilling virtual expedition on the GLF Peatlands World Tour. Travel across Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America & the Caribbean, exploring the rich ecosystems of peatlands. Meet passionate stewards and uncover the secrets of these vital landscapes. Together, let’s champion the preservation of peatlands – the forgotten climate solution!

Join Jochen Flasbarth, State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, Germany, as he delivers the opening words to set the stage for our event.

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Join the mangrove restoration movement

Explore the essence of mangrove restoration in this webinar recording hosted by GLFx Mindanao and Oceanus Conservation on International Mangrove Day.

The International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem is celebrated every year on 26 July, and aims to raise awareness of the importance of mangrove ecosystems as “a unique, special and vulnerable ecosystem” and to promote solutions for their sustainable management, conservation and uses.

Gain insights from mangrove restoration experts:

• Dr. Rupesh Bhomia, a CIFOR-ICRAF scientist renowned for his expertise in tropical freshwater swamps;
• Agatha Maxine Bedi, a Mangrove specialist from the Geospatial Database Office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
• Roberto Ballon, a community environmentalist and 2021 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee, who shares experiences from the frontlines of mangrove reforestation through the Association of Small Fisherfolk of Concepcion (KGMC).

Learn about the best community-led practices and discover the crucial factors determining the ideal time for mangrove planting.

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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 Voices of the Landscape Vol. 2

Join us on a journey through landscapes from Latin America and the Caribbean, and watch our community of actors at work on the ground. From the GLFx Plan de Amayo seedbed in El Salvador, to the mountainous ecosystems of El Higuerón, San Francisco de Asis peasant community in the Salas district in Lambayeque, Peru, we’ll look at how the GLF’s Restoration Stewards and Chapters are working to build sustainable landscapes.

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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 Voices of the Landscape Vol. 3

Join us on a journey through landscapes from Asia and the Pacific region and witness the on-the-ground field activities of our community of actors. From the Salumayag Youth Collective for Forests initiative in Mindanao, the Philippines, to the School Meet the Reef conservation initiative in Mirissa, Sri Lanka, and the Pongo Ranger community in Kalimantan, Indonesia, we will look at how the GLF’s Restoration Stewards and Chapters are working to build sustainable landscapes.

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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 Samara Polwatta

Join us on an inspiring journey with Samara Polwatta, the 2023 Oceans Restoration Steward, as she shares her vision for Earth.

Samara Polwatta is a PhD candidate at the University of British Columbia under the Institute of Fisheries and Oceans. She hopes to conduct her research in Sri Lanka looking at the impacts of bottom trawling and fisheries management.

Samara and her team were recently awarded the title of best nature-based solution by the Wageningen University Student Challenge for their project “School meets the reef.” They engaged in rehabilitation of the coral reef on the eastern coast of Sri Lanka using reef balls and under water nursery. Along with restoration, she also conducted several school programs for secondary school children on the importance of coastal ecosystems and restoration practices.

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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

Global youth are driving climate action and landscape restoration. The meeting, co-hosted by the UN Convention to Combat Desertification, the Youth in Landscapes Initiative, and the Global Landscapes Forum, focuses on their stories and the path forward.

This plenary highlighted the need for urgent climate action, local leadership, and sustainable practices. It covered ecosystem services, Amazon conservation, carbon management, and sustainable food systems. The emphasis was on transformative policies, finance, and technology.

It underscored intergenerational collaboration, a justice-oriented approach, and healing our relationship with the land. Panelists called for swift, transformative action and outlined a new vision for Earth, concluding with a musical celebration of sustainability.

Learn more about the GLFx Chapters and Restoration Stewards

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