regreening africa
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From evidence to investment: COP17 puts finance at the heart of the Great Green Wall Initiative
At UNCCD COP17 in Ulaanbaatar, African governments, researchers, development partners and investors examined how evidence from restoration efforts across the…
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Developing thriving nurseries and diverse tree seed supply options
Across Ethiopia’s highlands and drylands, millions of hectares of once-productive soil lie degraded — stripped of vegetation, battered by erosion…
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From the ground up: Farmer-managed natural regeneration revives degraded lands in Africa
When Tony Rinaudo first attempted to restore land through tree planting in Niger over four decades ago, his initial attempts…
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Is ecosystem restoration sufficiently guided by evidence?
As global attention turns to the challenges of land degradation and water scarcity on this Desertification and Drought Day, the…
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Hope takes root in Africa: How community-led restoration is driving change
Across Africa, communities are restoring degraded landscapes, creating jobs and strengthening local economies. With new investments and a deepening commitment…
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Tree plantations: A triple win for energy, climate, and biodiversity in DRC
Tree plantations could be a transformative solution for addressing the energy, climate, and biodiversity challenges in the Democratic Republic of…
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Q&A: Sagesse Nziavake on wildlife monitoring advances in Yangambi, DRC
In the dense rainforests of Yangambi, DRC, where biodiversity thrives amidst lush greenery, the art of wildlife monitoring has undergone…
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“A renaissance of nature” for Africa’s drylands
Soil degradation affects a third of our planet, reducing crop yields, food security and climate resilience wherever it occurs. The…
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Can Rural Resource Centres bring Cameroon’s conservationists and local communities together?
Biodiversity conservation is a crucial issue, particularly in regions such as North Cameroon, which is home to a rich variety…
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Sowing the seeds of change in Côte d’Ivoire
In a world where the delicate balance of nature is under threat, seed collection and restoration efforts are vital for…
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Communities and evidence at the centre of Africa restoration success
Twenty percent of global land area is degraded to some extent. In Africa, it is estimated that two-thirds of productive…
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Looking at land restoration through a faith-based lens
The environmental and socio-economic side effects of climate change and land degradation are now well documented across the globe, with…
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A line in the sand: Dryland restoration for a food secure future
Fortifying dryland ecosystems in Africa against degradation and desertification is crucial to avoid exacerbating the risks of widespread food insecurity…
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Scientist Susan Chomba responds to challenges of ecosystem restoration
The forested world in which Susan Chomba was immersed in girlhood is now gone. She grew up familiar with the…
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Bringing biodiversity’s benefits home
As negotiators from around the world meet at the UN Biodiversity Conference 7–19 December in Montreal, Canada, to finalize a…
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