Across Africa, numerous ecosystems are under pressures degrading their ecological, economic and cultural value. The Niger Delta in the continent’s west and Mount Elgon in the east are two examples of regions facing deforestation, unsustainable farming practices, and the growing impacts of climate change.
During the Global Landscape Forum Africa, which gathered 10,000 participants from 130 countries in a hybrid meeting in Nairobi and online on Sept. 17, one session examined a proposal to “creating a common vision for future landscapes.”