Videos
Upscaling Forest and Landscape Restoration: Mechanisms for Success
6 Dec 2021
In response to the increasing and devastating degradation of ecosystems, African leaders committed to restore 100 million hectares by 2030 under the African Forest Landscape Restoration Initiative (AFR100). There are many African communities, enterprises and politicians already invested in the movement to restore forest landscapes and ecosystems. Yet, as national ambitions continue to grow, so […]
Ecosystem Based Adaptation: Linking Upstream and Downstream Catchments in Sri Lanka
6 Dec 2021
Climate change poses systemic challenges to food systems which require systemic responses. Blending agroecological approaches and ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) can increase the capacity that is needed to translate national commitments on climate, biodiversity and sustainable development into action on the ground.This interactive session presents the climate rationale for the Green Climate Fund (GCF) EbA project […]
HCV Screening to Prioritize Conservation and Livelihoods in Production Landscapes
6 Dec 2021
“Clearing natural ecosystems to establish farms and plantations is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and many areas designated for agricultural commodity production are home to local communities and Indigenous groups, plants and animals, water resources, forests and other ecosystems. This session will introduce an effective and adaptable tool for priority setting in […]
Kale It Quits: Going Plant-Based for the Planet
6 Dec 2021
With scientific evidence piling up about the impact of food systems on the climate crisis, many young people are embracing more plant-based foods and including fewer animal products in their diets. However, this is not necessarily a novel practice: from India to Ethiopia, from Ghana to Jamaica, many cultures across the world have been eating […]
Beyond borders: Migration and the Climate Crisis
6 Dec 2021
From Puerto Rico to Kiribati, from Syria to Bangladesh, from Chad to Greece, every day thousands of people are forced out of their homes due to environmental degradation or sudden natural disasters. Many find refuge within their own country, but some have to go abroad. This situation will only worsen if the climate crisis […]
Transparent Monitoring: From Idea to Reality
6 Dec 2021
Transparent monitoring refers to datasets, tools, and portals that support countries’ needs in the land use sector. Transparent monitoring can provide complementary data and approaches to national monitoring systems. Countries, subnational governments, grassroots organizations and Indigenous Peoples’ organizations need to know that transparent approaches can help them promote their agendas and facilitate conflict resolution over […]
Landscape Restoration and Renewable Energy – Contribute to Climate Change Mitigation
6 Dec 2021
This session demonstrates how efficient charcoal and biochar production supports the restoration of forest and agricultural landscapes. Charcoal is the most important energy source for households across Sub-Sahara Africa. Efficiently produced charcoal reduces the wood demand for its production, thus protecting forests and woodlands, and it reduces the GHG emissions while using it as […]
Walter Willett: The future of food | #GLFClimate 2021 Must-see Speakers
6 Dec 2021
How can we afford to tackle climate change? We asked Jennifer Pryce, president and CEO of Calvert Impact Capital, how impact investors are channeling funds toward blue bonds, sustainable agriculture and other climate solutions. Learn more about Calvert Impact Capital here: https://calvertimpactcapital.org/ Visit the Global Landscapes Forum website for more insights on climate and sustainable land use: https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/GlobalLandscapesForum?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globallandscapesforum/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlobalLandscapesForum/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlobalLF
Nature Based Solutions for Climate Action in Latin America
6 Dec 2021
An open discussion between ministers and CEOs of impact investment firms on the strategies, opportunities and challenges on using nature-based solutions for climate mitigation and adaptation in Latin America. The discussion will center on current strategies in the region that highlight the role of land-based actions in mitigation and adaptation. Examples of activities, their cost […]
The Film-maker meets the Forest-maker – The story behind FMNR and its role for restoration of African landscapes!
6 Dec 2021
During this panel, Tony Rinaudo (the forest-maker) and other representatives of the approach of Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) – a Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) method – will be discussing the potential of FMNR for restoration of African landscapes with Volker Schlöndorff (the film-maker). A short trailer of Schlöndorff’s documentary “The Forest Maker” will be […]
