restoration
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‘Innovation niches’ approach fosters sustainable agrosilvopastoral efforts in northern Cameroon
Innovation is a crucial process for the development of agriculture, which can help it to meet the growing challenges of…
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The road to African soil health
Across the African continent, soil health – defined by the International Technical Panel on Soils (ITP) as “the ability of…
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Urban Kenyan youth get their hands in the soil on World Environment Day
With almost a quarter of Earth’s land area degraded, affecting 3.2 billion people – 40% of our total population –…
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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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In DRC, mining matters for forests + people
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), mining is a key consideration in the fight to preserve forests – whilst…
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Explainer: How trees help protect us from flooding
Right now, much of East Africa – including Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda – and southern Brazil are awash with water.…
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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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Q&A: What can trees tell us about environmental history and climate adaptation?
As people around the world rush to plant trees to restore degraded land, meet climate mitigation commitments, and build biodiversity,…
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African scientists school up to adapt agriculture to climate change
Climate change is making it harder to grow enough nutritious food to adequately feed our planet’s population. Temperature increases, rainfall…
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Restoration monitoring adds up for Kenya’s rangeland advocates
On 8 August 2023, twenty-six restoration practitioners and stakeholders set off from Oloitokitok – a small town on the green…
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What are we missing in the links between forests and health?
The connections between forests and human health are high on many minds these days. Most of us have heard about…
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Peatland restoration and community involvement can help prevent forest and land fires
Indonesia has been facing challenges with forest fires and haze, particularly during the dry season, leading to environmental, economic, and…
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Building a governance framework for forest data in Eastern and Southern Africa
As the countries of Eastern and Southern Africa level up their forest monitoring practices in line with global and regional…
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Community support crucial to blue carbon success
The quality of a blue carbon ecosystem project, essential for investor appeal, must be judged by strong social outcomes, benefit…
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