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🌳🌍Today, March 21st, we are celebrating the UNs International Day of Forests! Forests are essential for life thus by purifying the air, regenerating the soil and regulating water supply. Deutscher Fachverband für Agroforstwirtschaft (DeFAF) e.V. , an non-profit organization ensures that agroforestry is increasingly used as a sustainable form of land use in Germany. Through their partnership with five forward-thinking farms, they have launched the ELAN project in 2023, promoting agroforestry systems, which I'm happy to be apart of. In the ELAN project, trees, income-generating crops like wheat and summer barley, are planted together in a 'food-forest' system. This innovative approach not only restores water and nutrients to the soil but also increases food production and helps mitigate climate change by pulling carbon out of the atmosphere. As the climate crisis escalates, reforestation and responsible tree planting are crucial. While some initiatives focus on large-scale plantations of single non-native tree species, the approach prioritizes biodiversity, community integration, and long-term sustainability. They believe that small-scale farmers are key players in climate action, planting diverse and native species in agroforestry systems to create resilient forest ecosystems. Join us in celebrating forests today and every day, and let's continue working together to protect and preserve our precious natural resources. 🌳🌍 For more information about the ELAN project, see the link provided below: https://lnkd.in/eKraaCrP Georg-August-Universität Göttingen #InternationalDayOfForests #Agroforestry #Sustainability #ClimateAction #PhD

🌳We thrilled to announce the ReForest at the #MICEB 2024 Conference on September 12th in Montenegro! 🌍Organized under the CROSS-REIS Project framework, this event will bring together experts, researchers, and professionals to discuss sustainable #agriculture and #forestry solutions for Europe. 🌾YeganehForouheshfar, Senior Researcher at Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA, will deliver an insightful presentation on “Impact Financing Schemes to Promote Regenerative Agroforestry Business in Europe: The Contribution of the ReForest Project.” 🌿 This presentation will highlight our innovative #financingmodels designed to support #agroforestry practices across Europe, fostering #sustainable land management, #biodiversity, and economic resilience for farmers and communities. Key topics at MICEB 2024 include: 💰 Innovative financial mechanisms to support regenerative agriculture and agroforestry. 🌳 Regenerative Agroforestry Practices. 🏛️ Developing frameworks to scale agroforestry practices and support rural development. 🧪 Latest insights into tools and technologies driving #agroforestry in Europe. 🌍🌿This is an incredible opportunity for ReForest to showcase our ongoing work, network with fellow experts, and build collaborations that advance agroforestry as a transformative solution for sustainable landscapes. 🔗 Learn more about the conference and join us in driving positive change: https://lnkd.in/dmmWzhy8 🌿🌎💚#Sustainability #Agroforestry #RegenerativeAgriculture #ReForest #MICEB2024 #Networking #ClimateAction #Biodiversity #HorizonEurope

  📢 Our latest newsletter is out! Sumatra Island represents the global challenge of balancing #NatureConservation with enhancing local #livelihoods. Over the past 50 years, vast monoculture plantations have replaced rich biodiversity, yet millions of smallholders have been lifted out of poverty. How can we reconcile these two realities? Recently, #Livelihoods team and @BernardGiraud went in Sumatra to work on three of our projects where we are addressing these dual challenges. Since 2009, Livelihoods has partnered with local NGOs and businesses to foster sustainable solutions—restoring mangroves damaged by the 2004 tsunami, supporting smallholder palm oil growers, and launching an ambitious agroforestry project to protect Leuser Park. Bernard reflects on the progress made: Smallholders are increasingly adopting sustainable practices like composting and agroforestry, moving away from reliance on chemical inputs. There’s a growing collaboration between public and private sectors to protect nature while creating economic opportunities for local communities. Our approach? Building strong coalitions, staying grounded in field realities, and innovating financially to scale sustainable practices. While the challenges are significant, our 15 years of experience show that real transformation is possible. We remain committed to driving change that benefits both people and the planet. 🌱 #Sustainability #Livelihoods #Agroforestry #PalmOil #SocialImpact #Sumatra #Conservation #SustainableDevelopment Marion Daras Carlier 🔗 [Read the full article](https://lnkd.in/daCnN2V7) https://lnkd.in/daCnN2V7

✨ Welcome to the EUKI Community, 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗼𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀! ✨ This EUKI project focuses on promoting agroforestry in the Baltic countries, an agricultural practice which integrates trees and shrubs with crops and livestock. 🌾🌍 Despite its proven benefits in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing environmental conditions, agroforestry remains vastly underutilized, especially in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. This initiative aims to change that by 🌳 providing comprehensive guidelines and legislative proposals in Lithuania, 🌳 establishing pilot projects to showcase direct benefits, and 🌳 raising awareness among farmers and policymakers. Check out EUKI project 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗼𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 here: https://lnkd.in/gnBJqa2c Green Policy Institute Vilniaus universitetas / Vilnius University #Agroforestry #Sustainability #EUKI #ClimateAction #ClimateActionNow #SaveThePlanet #Awareness #EU #EUFunding #EUKICommunity #EUKIProjects #GreenFuture 

🌍✨Deutscher Fachverband für Agroforstwirtschaft (DeFAF) e.V., a key partner in the ReForest Project, welcomes the new EU #NatureRestorationLaw as a major leap toward sustainable land use! 🌿🌳In a recent #pressrelease, Dr. Rico Huebner and Ms. Anke Hahn from the #DeFAF International Section praised the law for its support of #Agroforestry adoption in Germany and across Europe. This legislation marks a significant advancement in the EU’s strategy to restore damaged ecosystems and promotes: 🌟 #Agroforestry as a recommended practice for long-term land productivity; 💵 Financial support for voluntary sustainable land management practices; 🌳 Ensures that productive #agroforestry systems are not classified as protected landscape elements, allowing for continued productivity and ecological balance. 🌱🌍This is a fantastic opportunity to boost #biodiversity, strengthen resilient #agricultural ecosystems, and provide healthy, affordable food while maintaining environmental sustainability. 🌍Full text of the press release is available in English and German on Deutscher Fachverband für Agroforstwirtschaft (DeFAF) e.V. website: https://lnkd.in/dj-mwkhd #Agroforestry #Sustainability #NatureRestoration #EU #Biodiversity #DeFAF #HorizonEurope #SustainableAgriculture

This is an amazing hot spot for biodiversity,” summarises Harold A. Gordillo, Environmental and Social Adviser at Finnfund. Since 2022, Finnfund and MLR Forestal, a Nicaraguan agroforestry company, have been piloting an innovative project to restore 554 hectares of degraded forest lands with significant biodiversity potential in Nicaragua. The enhanced connectivity between ecosystems and natural habitats aims to both increase the biodiversity level and quality of ecosystems services provision. For example, through improving riparian buffer zones, the project aims to enhance water quality for the benefit of both biodiversity and the communities living in a wider area. “MLR Forestal is the embodiment of how sustainable agriculture, agroforestry and forestry can provide a solid foundation on which innovative biodiversity projects can be built. The success of the business and the success of sustainability and impact work have a symbiotic association,” adds Peter Chappell, Investment Manager. As biodiversity COP16 kicked-off in Cali, Colombia, we would like to share this story as an example of an ambitious and fruitful cooperation to fostering biodiversity through agroforestry. Together, we can make a difference 💚🌱🌍🐼 Learn more about the project 👉https://lnkd.in/dw6t9hGk Read more about our approach as an impact investor 👉 https://lnkd.in/dDWGKVkc ...and how are we taking it to the next level - a blog by Anne Valto (prev. Arvola) 👉 https://lnkd.in/dS5Hi238 #biodiversity #biodiversityloss #COP16 #agroforestry #forestry #impactinvesting #developmentfinance #Finnfund4Impact MLR Forestal

🌱 14 Days to Go! Join Us for the INNO4CFIs General Assembly- September 25, 2024! 🌱 Are you passionate about the potential of carbon credits and agroforestry to drive sustainable development in rural areas? Don't miss this incredible opportunity to learn, connect, and explore how these innovative approaches can transform both the environment and local economies! 📅 Date: September 25, 2024 📍 Location: CNR Experimental Farm, Santa Paolina, Follonica We’re excited to welcome experts and stakeholders to discuss key topics like: 🔹 Carbon Farming, Biodiversity, and Soil Protection 🔹 Sustainable Agroforestry Practices 🔹 Carbon Credit Market & EU Regulations 🔹 Innovative Remote Sensing & Water Desalination Technologies This is a unique chance to network with key players in the agroforestry and carbon credits sectors and see cutting-edge projects in action, like solar desalination systems and precision irrigation in agroforestry. ➡️ Join INNO4CFIs Project as we explore sustainable pathways for our future! Fondazione E. Amaldi, Planet srl, Treedom, Space4Good, AB Corporation, National Technical University of Athens, AINIA, F6S, Novobiom, TREEO 🌱 Cooling the planet, #Rancho, BISITE Research Group, University of Salamanca (Universidad de Salamanca), Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, European Commission, European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) #INNO4CFIs #Sustainability #CarbonFarming #Biodiversity #I3instrument #innovation #EUinnovation #carbonfarming #CommunityEmpowerment #EcoInnovation #SustainableFuture #ClimateAction #NatureBasedSolutions #GreenInnovation

We are beyond thrilled to officially join #ECOTA as part of the #EnvironmentalCarbonOffsetAlliance! This partnership is a game-changer for #Dimarjan, as we continue pushing the boundaries of #SustainableAgriculture and #agroforestry in Angola. Our mission is more than just #PlantMoreTrees — it’s about creating lasting, positive impact on both the environment and the local communities. Here are some of the ways we’re making waves: - Restoring ecosystems and fighting climate change by planting thousands of trees that sequester CO2 and regenerate the land. - Empowering local farmers through agroforestry systems that generate food security and new income streams. - Supporting biodiversity by revitalizing Angola's rich, diverse landscapes. - And most importantly - building sustainable communities by transforming lives, one tree at a time! Together with ECOTA, we’ll take our mission to the next level, accelerating global sustainability efforts and demonstrating that #Agroforestry is the future of #CarbonOffset and #ClimateAction. Let’s grow together! 🌱 #Biodiversity #Sustainability #VCM #GreenFinance #ImpactInnovation

🌍 This Week’s Biodiversity Positive News 🌱 1️⃣ Microsoft to acquire over 234,000 carbon credits from Toroto's rainforest restoration project in Mexico’s Calakmul region 🌳 2️⃣ Peru grants land titles to Indigenous Amazonian communities in record time using an innovative process 🌿 3️⃣ Natural capital investor New Forests projects investments in nature assets could soar to $1 trillion in the next two decades 💰 4️⃣ Agroforestry’s Climate Impact: One acre of agroforestry can sequester 5 metric tons of CO2 annually, offering a path to revitalizing America’s corn belt 🌾 5️⃣ UN & Philippines Promote Sustainable Farming: The UN IFAD and the Philippines government pledge €104 million to support the country’s transition to sustainable farming 🇵🇭 🔗 Explore these stories further in the comments! #Biodiversity #Conservation #NaturePositive #SustainableFinance #Restoration #Agroforestry #ClimateAction

Excited to share that DIMARJAN, LLC has officially joined the Environmental Carbon Offset Alliance (ECOTA)! Their groundbreaking work in sustainable agriculture and agroforestry is transforming communities and landscapes in Angola. With a focus on building local wealth, restoring ecosystems, and promoting biodiversity, Dimarjan’s efforts are making a tangible impact on both the environment and local communities. Some key achievements: 🌱 Thousands of trees planted, enhancing carbon sequestration and ecosystem regeneration. 🌱 Uplifting local farmers while tackling global environmental challenges. 🌱 Impressive CO2 absorption and biodiversity improvements through their pilot projects. 🌱 A shared vision with ECOTA to drive sustainability forward. This partnership is another step towards a greener, more sustainable future. Looking forward to collaborating on impactful projects that support environmental and community resilience. #Dimarjan #Sustainability #Agroforestry #CarbonDebits #Biodiversity #ClimateAction #GreenFinance #VCM