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As a Circular Bioeconomy Alliance (CBA) member, we were delighted that our Chief of Operations, Andrew Heald, had the opportunity to represent us as iNovaland® at St James’s Palace last Thursday. His Majesty King Charles III joined this launch event. The event was attended by different experts, scientists, business leaders, investors and representatives of indigenous communities. Andrew highlighted our Atebubu and Wiase Forest Landscape Restoration project, the pioneering project under the CBA as a "living lab" for community and ecological resilience. The project is integrating natural forest restoration and farmer-led agroforestry systems. Andrew noted, "It was exciting to join the event and share the success stories and challenges with other project developers". Indeed, ever since we joined CBA, we found a community that provides good opportunities to exchange knowledge and develop best practices to ensure successful community-led regenerative landscape projects. We extend our gratitude to CBA and AstraZeneca for their continued support, and to Marc Palahí and his team for organizing such a distinguished event. As active members of the CBA, we are more inspired than ever to lead the way in delivering solutions that positively impact people, nature, and climate. Read more about our project in Ghana: https://lnkd.in/dUuEYAEm Read more about the event and CBA https://lnkd.in/dwNk2Pyq #CBA #NatureFirst #NatureBasedSolutions #Communities

𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗣𝗲𝗲𝗿-𝘁𝗼-𝗣𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 In the Atebubu-Wiase Forest Landscape Restoration Project, we're witnessing how true change indeed happens when communities are at the heart of the solution. That’s why we’re using an approach called "Lead Farmers" – a simple, powerful model that equips local leaders to guide and teach their peers about sustainable farming practices and agroforestry. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀: • Lead Farmers as Community Leaders • Each community has a designated Lead Farmer, a local leader who is trained to mobilise, educate, and support others in restoration efforts. • Lead Farmers receive training, resources, and support to make them effective in their roles. 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁-𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. We explored what makes a good leader, discussing key qualities such as communication, resilience, and empathy. We defined the roles and responsibilities of Lead Farmers, emphasizing their work in mobilising community members, sharing knowledge, and supporting agroforestry practices. Practical sessions on data management introduced simple ways to track progress, including monitoring tree health, growth, and yields, while record-keeping and monitoring guidance helped Lead Farmers maintain basic records and assess the project’s impact. The training wasn’t lectures – it was filled with group activities, energizers, and discussions that encouraged everyone to share ideas and work through challenges together. Our goal is to make community-led restoration sustainable, adaptable, and accessible to communities with communities for communities. Visit the project website for more information: https://lnkd.in/dUuEYAEm Nature & Development Foundation Circular Bioeconomy Alliance AstraZeneca

Progress Update: Beyond Trees! At iNovaland, we envision a prosperous, sustainable future. Our mission is clear: restore and regenerate degraded forests and landscapes. Guided by three core principles—ecosystem integrity, inclusive stakeholder engagement, and support for green growth and socioeconomic development—we’re proud to share our recent milestones and the positive impact we’re making together. 1️⃣ Maintaining and Restoring Ecosystem Integrity Healthy ecosystems are the foundation of a sustainable planet, supporting biodiversity and climate resilience. We’re restoring natural landscapes, mitigating climate change, and preserving the delicate web of life that sustains us. Hectares Under Restoration: 6,923 hectares, including: ✔️ 3,836 hectares of natural forest: Reforestation with native species regenerates biodiversity, provides wildlife habitat, and enhances water and soil health.  ✔️ 3,039 hectares of regenerative agriculture and agroforestry: Supporting 1,300+ farmers to integrate sustainable farming and tree planting, revitalizing soil, boosting carbon storage, and enhancing livelihoods in harmony with nature. Trees Planted: 6,254,254 native, indigenous, fruit, and cash crop trees. Each tree aids in carbon capture, soil rehabilitation, and offers wildlife habitat, improving community well-being. 2️⃣ Ensuring Inclusion and Stakeholder Engagement Our restoration work isn’t just about the land; it’s about people too. We prioritize engaging communities and stakeholders, ensuring our initiatives adapt to local needs. Collaborative action fosters sustainable, lasting solutions. Stakeholder Engagement: 4,455 individuals have actively participated in multi-stakeholder platforms. These collaborations—across government, private sector, community leaders, and civil society—help tailor solutions to each landscape, fostering trust and commitment. 3️⃣ Supporting Green Growth and Socioeconomic Development True sustainability empowers communities economically while enhancing ecological health. Through training and job creation, we’re providing valuable skills and opportunities to improve quality of life. Community Training: 5,682 individuals trained in agroforestry, regenerative agriculture, and fire management. This training enhances food security, promotes resilience, and builds community expertise to sustain practices beyond iNovaland’s direct involvement. We would like to thank our partners for joining us on this journey. We are deeply proud of these achievements and remain committed to expanding our impact. Every hectare restored, every tree planted, and every person engaged and empowered brings us closer to a world where people and nature thrive in harmony. Photos: 🌳 Atebubu & Wise Forest Landscape Restoration, Ghana: https://lnkd.in/dUuEYAEm 🌳 FASB Program, Brazil: https://lnkd.in/duphiwsd #iNovaland #restoration #landscapes #progress #climate #projects

We are pleased to announce the date of Study Tour 2025!    We are preparing a unique journey through the Maturembá Ethnoecological Corridor, in the Atlantic Forest of southern Bahia, Brazil.   The programme will take you on a journey through the projects, nature and the traditions of the local communities.    Come and enjoy this unique experience!   Save the date and follow the information by here, on FASB's Website 9https://lnkd.in/duphiwsd) and Instagram profile (https://lnkd.in/d5M--yzp). #StudyTourFASB2025 #journey #Brazil #rainforest #reforestation #Bahia #communities #traditions #COP30  

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𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁? Often, the major resources sought after in sustainability and restoration work are financial resources. However, our #FASB project, realised that the power of networking is often overlooked. In Brazil, FASB has made networking part and parcel of project design, implementation and evaluation. The programme regularly brings together a wide array of stakeholders—𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀—united by a shared commitment to restoring degraded ecosystems and advancing sustainable land management as well as shared culture, belonging and humanity. We aim to leverage social capital for forest and landscape restoration. Social capital in this context means more than just networks; it’s about forming partnerships, developing trust, and leveraging shared experiences to enhance the impact of restoration projects. FASB is a living example of how networks create connections that 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 that benefit both the environment and communities. We facilitate collaborations between c𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 strengthening the local ability to restore forests and landscapes, scaling, and creating resilient ecosystems for present and future generations. Read about one of the FASB networking events: https://lnkd.in/dYzaS2GY About FASB: https://lnkd.in/duphiwsd

𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 "𝐀𝐭𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐛𝐮 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐢𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧" project and more so understand how the project could maximise positive impacts on biodiversity. We are collaborating with the Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources, KNUST at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi to recruit and fully fund a full-time PhD position in Wildlife and Range Management, particularly biodiversity monitoring. This full-time PhD Position involves conducting biodiversity monitoring using bio-acoustics, eDNA, camera trapping technologies and any other innovative approaches. The candidate will work under the supervision of Prof. Samuel K. Oppong and also work with our staff and APSD (project partner). 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬: Should have working knowledge and skills in: --𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 --𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑 𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧 --𝐌𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐆𝐈𝐒 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐐𝐆𝐈𝐒 --𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 --MPhil/MSc in Wildlife and Range Management or related field. --Letter of Motivation (max 2 pages). Demonstrate your ability to meet the requirements in your letter. --Curriculum Vitae (CV): Must include specific dates (month/year) for your education and work experience, contact details of two referees, and a list of publications (max 4 pages). --Sample of previous work (Eg. Scientific manuscript or thesis). --Submit completed applications to: eenkrumah@knust.edu.gh and 'cc' to kobbyoppong@yahoo.com & antwiseidu88@gmail.com. Please include the word "Biodiversity" as the first word in your email subject line. Allow 2 to 3 days for an acknowledgement of receipt. Deadline: 15th October 2024 https://lnkd.in/d3dcZ5G3

A fully-funded #PhD opportunity in #Biodiversity #Opportunity #Funding

𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 "𝐀𝐭𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐛𝐮 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐢𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧" project and more so understand how the project could maximise positive impacts on biodiversity. We are collaborating with the Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources, KNUST at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi to recruit and fully fund a full-time PhD position in Wildlife and Range Management, particularly biodiversity monitoring. This full-time PhD Position involves conducting biodiversity monitoring using bio-acoustics, eDNA, camera trapping technologies and any other innovative approaches. The candidate will work under the supervision of Prof. Samuel K. Oppong and also work with our staff and APSD (project partner). 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬: Should have working knowledge and skills in: --𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 --𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑 𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧 --𝐌𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐆𝐈𝐒 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐐𝐆𝐈𝐒 --𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 --MPhil/MSc in Wildlife and Range Management or related field. --Letter of Motivation (max 2 pages). Demonstrate your ability to meet the requirements in your letter. --Curriculum Vitae (CV): Must include specific dates (month/year) for your education and work experience, contact details of two referees, and a list of publications (max 4 pages). --Sample of previous work (Eg. Scientific manuscript or thesis). --Submit completed applications to: eenkrumah@knust.edu.gh and 'cc' to kobbyoppong@yahoo.com & antwiseidu88@gmail.com. Please include the word "Biodiversity" as the first word in your email subject line. Allow 2 to 3 days for an acknowledgement of receipt. Deadline: 15th October 2024 https://lnkd.in/d3dcZ5G3

It's a fact that accelerating projects is a desire and challenge for communities all over the world. Another online meeting, this time with the participation of project developers and researchers from Asia invited by Bankable Nature Solutions and iNovaland®. In the third edition of the Project Acceleration Series, we brought together the experiences, achievements and challenges of socio-environmental projects from yet another continent. In previous events, we looked at projects from Africa and Central America. The participantions presented communities and research that supports each other in realising projects that thrive environmentally, financially and transform communities! We would like to thank everyone involved in the organisation, production and presentation of this event and the participants who made such rich contributions. Natalya Skiba, at Bankable Nature Solutions wrote the event's Blog with input from Sophie Fijnheer, at WWF BNS Network. 👉 Click here to see all about the event: https://lnkd.in/dp7u5Hbt. Enjoy! Elena Domínguez Salinas Andrew Heald Luís Neves Silva Karina Gerin Rose Kobusinge fatin musa David Lindley Robin Pouakouyou Mauro Ciriminna Fabian Reichwein ABRAHAM YELLEY