Videos

Opening plenary: Transforming food systems and restoring landscapes through African-led solutions

3 Nov 2023

About GLF Nairobi 2023: ‘A new Vision for Earth’ The GLF Nairobi 2023 Hybrid Conference, held on October 11 and 12, convened global thought leaders to set the stage for COP28, the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference. This pivotal event mobilized action on critical issues affecting humanity, biodiversity, and our planet. The conference featured two focused […]

Pathways to climate resilient agri-food systems, living adaptation

31 Aug 2023

How digital climate information services, circular economy or landscape approaches can contribute to climate change adaptation Agri-food systems are increasingly affected by climate change. For example, droughts, floods, or the loss of fertile soils have devastating consequences on agricultural production. At the same time, agri-food systems are a significant contributor to climate change, accounting […]

Using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to manage pests on smallholder farms

14 Aug 2023

What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and how can it help reduce fall armyworm The Fall Armyworm (FAW) (Spodoptera frugiperda Smith) is a pest native to the Americas. This hungry caterpillar feeds on different plants but prefers maize. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a combination of strategies that focusses on reducing the environment’s […]

Using nature to manage pests on smallholder farms

14 Aug 2023

Agroecology is helping farmers manage fall armyworm Agroecological approaches are nature-based control methods that promote cultivation of healthy plants, biodiversity of the agricultural environment, and what cultural responses to use when these fail. This video explains how the harnessing of natural processes and minimizing reliance on synthetic chemical pesticides promotes beneficial organisms, such […]

How to manage fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) on smallholder farms

8 Aug 2023

Fall armyworm a threat to food security Fall armyworm (FAW), an agricultural pest native to the Americas, was first detected on the African continent in 2016 and has since spread across Africa and Asia. FAW feeds on over 350 plant species but prefers maize and other staples, and hence potentially threatens the incomes and […]

Finance for Nature Digital Forum: Promoting sustainable agriculture in Latin America and the Caribbean

1 Aug 2023

About the Finance for Nature Digital Forum: Investing in Equitable Futures in Latin America and the Caribbean No one knows the land better than rural communities – yet the local people receive just a tiny fraction of climate finance. It’s time to work together to steward our planet for generations to come. On 13 July […]

Fascinating Fungi: Invisible allies in rewilding

13 Apr 2023

About the Rewilding Community of Practice The Rewilding Community of Practice aims to build a network of rewilding enthusiasts and professionals who can exchange ideas and information to help build a better world. The virtual community gathering ‘Fascinating Fungi: Invisible Allies in Rewilding’ held on Tuesday, the 22nd of November 2022, aimed to […]

Strengthening forestry value chains for small forest owners and SMEs as a target groups

23 Mar 2023

About the 6th GLF Investment Case Symposium Hosted in Luxembourg and online, GLF–Luxembourg Finance for Nature 2023: What comes next? united 4,500 participants from 160 countries around how finance can solve – rather than exacerbate – the climate and biodiversity crises. The event featured 106 speakers and 100 global and local partner organizations and reached 10 million people on […]