Videos
Rangelands Atlas: Bringing an Essential, Globally Neglected Ecosystem into Focus
24 Jun 2021
The session introduces the new global Rangelands Atlas. To scale up dryland restoration and rehabilitation, science-based maps and data are essential. The Atlas includes a series of 16 sets of maps demonstrating how much of rangelands is key biodiversity or protected area, where threatened species are located, and what climate change impacts are predicted over […]
Drylands of Hope: Stories from African Youth
24 Jun 2021
Young people in Africa are increasingly interested in being a part of the restoration movement – either by leading restoration in their landscapes or by joining an existing restoration project. But it’s not always easy to identify which activities to join, or how to start your own project. In this session, jointly organized by Youth […]
A Land of Opportunity: Exploring the Potential of Drylands for Youth Employment
24 Jun 2021
The youth population in Africa is projected to reach 1.2 billion by 2030. Providing adequate employment opportunities for this number is a must for both human and environmental wellbeing. This Youth Daily Show, jointly organized by the African Youth Initiative on Climate Change and the Youth in Landscapes Initiative (YIL), explores the topic of youth […]
Agroforestry: An Opportunity for Youth and Drylands
24 Jun 2021
On the one hand, we have drylands. They constitute 60% of the African continent and, against common misconceptions, hold immense potential to sustain thriving and productive agricultural practices, including – but not limited to – agroforestry. On the other hand, we have youth. Young people are dynamic and innovative; have a high uptake of technological […]
Decolonizing Restoration: Laying Solid Foundations for #GenerationRestoration
24 Jun 2021
As the UN Decade commences, the world must work to ensure that the knowledge, perspectives, interests and needs of Indigenous peoples and local communities – time-immemorial guardians of some of the world’s most pristine and biodiversity-rich ecosystems – are mainstreamed in global restoration agendas, initiatives and debates. During this Youth Daily Show session, Adjany Costa, […]
Restoring Sahelian Drylands: Practice, Evidence, Lessons and Scaling
24 Jun 2021
This session provides an overview of the practical experience, techniques and results of an “evergreening” approach to dryland restoration in the Sahel. A particular focus is given to Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR), but within a more integrated approach, including soil and water conservation. A short video provides testimonies by women and men farmers in […]
Partnering with Dryland Communities to Overcome Protracted Crises: Challenges and Opportunities
21 Jun 2021
Protracted crises are persistent in Africa’s drylands. Weak governance, insecure land rights and access, environmental fragility and armed conflict impact the lives of millions of pastoralists, agro-pastoralists and farmers in drylands across Africa; climate change is starting to layer on additional stress. SPARC research with pastoral and agro-pastoral communities across the Sahel and Horn […]
Releasing the “Underground Forest”
21 Jun 2021
The world has experienced severe land degradation due to deforestation, climate change, drought, desertification and unsustainable land uses. Consequently, the productivity and health of farmlands, grazing lands and forests is damaged, which in turn harms the individuals and communities who depend on these resources for their food supply, health and income. As a result, many […]
Shaping the UN Decade: Creating Synergies between Sectors and Scales
21 Jun 2021
Key to the success of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration will be its governance; how can a supportive policy environment be built in Africa that is coherent across sectors and scales? What role do local and national governments play? How do citizens and private companies fit in? What role does the Africa Continental Free […]
The Roots of Restoration: Sustainability through Community-Based Forest Landscape Restoration
21 Jun 2021
Land degradation undermines the livelihoods, food security, health and well-being of everyone, but rural and isolated populations are often at heightened risk. Through years of implementing landscape restoration activities, it has become clear that initiatives and interventions are only successful and sustainable if they are embedded in local communities. A comprehensive participation of local stakeholders […]
