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Regreening Africa Phase II Launched at UNCCD COP16 🎉 Today marked the official launch of Regreening Africa Phase II, extending this initiative to 2029. The event was graced by: ▪️Eliane Ubalijoro, CEO, CIFOR-ICRAF ▪️H.E. Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Somalia ▪️H.E. Christophe Farnaud, Ambassador of the European Union to Saudi Arabia ▪️H.E. Daouda Ngom, Minister of Environment and Ecological Transition, Senegal Supported by the European Union and implemented by CIFOR-ICRAF and key partners, Regreening Africa has already reached over 600,000 households, restored 350,000 hectares across eight countries, and earned recognition as a World Restoration Flagship under the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. In Phase II, we aim to support 200,000 smallholder farming and pastoral households to adopt profitable regreening practices, strengthen rural enterprises, and enhance resilience in Africa’s drylands. Learn about this initiative: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dqczptuF #Trees4Resilience #COP16Riyadh World Vision | CARE | Catholic Relief Services | Sahel Eco | Oxfam | Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

The Spatial Data Science and Applied Learning Lab (SPACIAL) at CIFOR-ICRAF uses satellite imagery to assess forest cover, track deforestation and measure the effectiveness of restoration efforts. It is also key in informing and identifying land suitable for restoration. Learn how it works: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/duH-tyBS Tor-Gunnar Vågen | #Trees4Resilience | #COP16Riyadh

Join CIFOR-ICRAF at #COP16Riyadh. Here’s what’s coming up today: 📌 9:00-10:30 AM Advancements in Soil Health and Land Restoration Monitoring Location: MET-02 Discover innovative tools and techniques, from soil spectroscopy to remote sensing, for tracking restoration impacts. 📌 11:00 AM-12:30 PM The Regreening Africa Approach – Scaling Up and Out Location: MET-07 Learn how successful land restoration models can be scaled to accelerate progress in Africa and beyond. 📌 11:00 AM Tackling Water Scarcity and Drought Location: C15 Pavilion, KINGDOM ARENA Explore solutions for resilient food systems and ecosystem health in a climate-constrained world. 📌 11:50 AM-12:50 PM Land Restoration Moonshot Location: Blue Zone, Action Dome Hear success stories that provide inspiration and guidance for our global race toward restoration goals. 📌 3:30-5:00 PM Land Restoration for and by All Location: Green Zone, Pavilion 1 A dynamic discussion uniting AFR100 and Landscape Partnership Asia to advance restoration and achieve global goals by 2030. 🔗 Check out the full agenda: https://lnkd.in/daYeS3xB #SaveSoil #LandRestoration #Trees4Resilience #COP16

Land Restoration for and by All Join us at #COP16Riyadh for a dialogue uniting Africa's #AFR100 and Asia's Landscape Partnership Asia (LPA) to achieve the UN Decade on Ecosystems Restoration and Global Forest Goals by 2030 📅 Dec 4 | 3:30-5:00 PM 📍 Green Zone, Pavilion 1 More details:🔗 https://bit.ly/49m6sd1 #Trees4Resilience |

Day 1 of CIFOR-ICRAF at UNCCD COP16 brought together experts to discuss "Enhancing Soil Health for Sustainable Land Restoration, Climate Action, and Biodiversity: A Cross-Sectoral Approach." Moderated by CIFOR-ICRAF’s Christine Magaju, the session highlighted soil health as a vital link across climate, desertification, and biodiversity agendas. Highlights from the session: Martina Fleckenstein: "To combat land degradation, we must integrate soil carbon targets, support farmers in adopting nature-positive practices, and promote cross-sector collaboration. Breaking silos is key to effective action." Manyewu Mutamba: "Climate, biodiversity, and land health are deeply interconnected. We must reconcile these efforts to tackle holistic challenges affecting landscapes." Alperen Öztürk: "Young people have the power to drive real change but need access to funding, networks, and opportunities to contribute meaningfully to land and soil health conversations." Praveena Sridhar: "Restoration begins with soil. When we get our soils right, water, food security, and livelihoods naturally fall into place." Join us for more sessions over the coming days as we explore solutions for sustainable land restoration. See our full agenda and upcoming sessions here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/daYeS3xB #SaveSoil #Trees4Resilience #COP16Riyadh | UN Convention to Combat Desertification | Coalition of Action 4 Soil Health (CA4SH) | AUDA NEPAD | WWF | IASSS - International Association of Student Surgical Societies|

📢 We're launching Regreening Africa Phase II! If you're in Riyadh for #COP16Riyadh, join us this Wednesday as we kick off the next phase of the European Union- funded Regreening Africa, extending our mission until 2029. Learn about low-cost land restoration methods with tangible results from Regreening Africa and beyond. We will also explore the role of policies, rural enterprises, value chains in restoration and job creation, lessons learned, gaps in evidence, and the importance of stakeholder engagement and inclusive decision-making. 📅 Date: 4th Dec ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM–12:30 PM 📌 Location: MET-07 More details: 🔗 https://bit.ly/4geBZjl #Trees4Resilience #RegreenAfrica

Historic milestone: Africa’s first dendrochronology workshop in Ethiopia advances climate resilience and sustainable development through tree-ring science Held in Ethiopia from 28–29 November, the workshop explored how tree-ring science (dendrochronology) can address climate challenges, restore ecosystems, and support sustainable development. Organized by the African Tree Ring Network (ATRN), hosted by CIFOR-ICRAF, and supported by (PAGES) Past Global Changes, the event gathered over 100 participants from 40 countries, fostering scientific collaboration across Africa. Tree rings, often called nature’s archives, provide unique insights into past climates, guiding strategies for climate adaptation and ecosystem restoration. A founding board was established, representing six countries, with Aster Gebrekirstos, CIFOR-ICRAF Global Senior Scientist, elected as its first president. 🔗 Learn more:https://lnkd.in/dT9ASA95 #Trees4Resilience

🚀 Just launched By 2050, droughts could impact 3 in 4 people globally. The Economics of Drought report shows how sustainable land and water management can protect ecosystems and livelihoods. Explore the full report here: 🔗 bit.ly/3OCdssD #COP16Riyadh #Trees4Resilience| UN Convention to Combat Desertification |

Soil erosion is a major driver of land degradation, affecting agricultural productivity and ecosystems. At #COP16Riyadh, join the conversation on sustainable solutions to restore our soils and build healthy, resilient landscapes. ➡️: bit.ly/3VKxLs7 #Trees4Resilience

How can proactive investments in nature-based solutions transform the way we address drought? Join us for the launch of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification flagship report, The Economics of Drought, presented by Niels Annen, Parliamentary State Secretary to the German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development. 📅 Date: 3 December 2024 ⏰ Time: 8:45 AM (AST GMT+3) 📍 Location: Blue Zone, Action Dome, COP16 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 💻 Online: Available via UN Web TV #Trees4Resilience | European Union | ELD - Economics of Land Degradation Initiative | The United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH) |