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LIVE NOW! Join GLF Africa 2024 Hybrid Conference online for FREE
Join thousands of experts, practitioners, media, stewards and policymakers in forging a sustainable future for Africa from wherever you are.
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37 sessions and workshops hosted by 63 partners
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LIVE NOW! Join GLF Africa 2024 Hybrid Conference online for FREE
Join thousands of experts, practitioners, media, stewards and policymakers in forging a sustainable future for Africa from wherever you are.
JOIN NOW
37 sessions and workshops hosted by 63 partners
Get ready for a day packed with inspiring speakers, networking opportunities and the latest insights on greening Africa.
VIEW THE AGENDA
Register for the 7th GLF Investment Case
Join us at our premier conference on sustainable finance in Cali, Colombia, alongside CBD COP16, and help bridge the biodiversity funding gap!
REGISTER NOW
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GLF AFRICA 2024 HYBRID CONFERENCE: GREENING AFRICAN HORIZON
17 September 2024 | Nairobi, Kenya and online
The climate crisis is taking a toll on Africa – and especially on rural communities that depend on natural resources for their livelihoods.
On 17 September, join us online or in Nairobi, Kenya at the GLF Africa 2024 Hybrid Conference to explore how Africa can navigate the future of three shifting landscapes: forests and savannas, drylands, and freshwater and oceans.
Join us for a day packed with sessions and panel discussions , and learn from fellow experts, practitioners, media, stewards and policymakers as we forge a prosperous and sustainable future for Africa’s land.
Join us for two days packed with plenaries, interactive and expert sessions, launches and more, and learn from leading scientists, activists, Indigenous leaders, financiers, youth and policymakers as we pave together a fairer world ahead of COP28.
GLF Africa 2024: Greening the African Horizon
17 September 2024 | Nairobi, Kenya, and online
Over 45% of Africa’s land is degraded - yet this continent’s vast natural resources offer countless opportunities for its people to champion sustainable landscape solutions and conserve precious ecosystems.
On 17 September, join us for a hybrid conference to find out how Africa can navigate the future of three shifting landscapes: forests and savannas, drylands, and freshwater and oceans.
Join us for two days packed with plenaries, interactive and expert sessions, launches and more, and learn from leading scientists, activists, Indigenous leaders, financiers, youth and policymakers as we pave together a fairer world ahead of COP28.
News
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Meet the winners of the GLF Africa 2024 Photography Awards
Three images to celebrate Africa’s diverse landscapes
How can we reduce emissions from rice?
Solutions for a high-emitting crop
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Measuring Progress
International organizations join forces to boost South–South cooperation – with a focus on Africa
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Food & Livelihoods
The climate crisis is making places unlivable. Where are people going?
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Food & Livelihoods
Alternative livelihood opportunities spread hope in Cameroon
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Restoration
Restoring the Oloolua Forest: Promoting community-based partnerships for ecosystem restoration
09 Sep 2024
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Forest Restoration and Livelihoods in Padasenang
GLFx Java & Patera Foundation engage Padasenang villagers in participatory planning for forest restoration, better market access, and new livelihoods. Learn more
Youth Leading Caatinga Restoration
Championing restoration in Caatinga, Brazil. A showcase of innovative projects and the impact of young leaders in transforming drylands into thriving ecosystems. Learn moreIn the spotlight
Growing Green Futures
Cultivating environmental awareness in young minds in Kayovu Primary School located in the Bugesera district, Rwanda.Unity In Action
Uniting Indigenous communities drives impactful change and inspires future leaders to protect peatlands and wetlands.
Youth in Landscapes Initiative
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MEET THE 2024 RESTORATION STEWARDS
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Steve Misati
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