Restoration and deforestation-free supply chains by smallholder farmers

03 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 mobilised action on critical issues affecting humanity, biodiversity, and our planet.

The conference featured two focused days: Day 1 centered on “Africa’s Sovereign Solutions,” exploring pathways to a sustainable and prosperous future for the continent. Day 2, dedicated to climate, aimed to craft a “Survival Guide for a Planet in Crisis,” paving the way for a fairer world ahead of COP28.

GLF Nairobi brought together a diverse coalition of influential voices, ranging from scientists, activists, and Indigenous leaders to financiers, women, youth, policymakers, and private sector representatives. As a united front, we collectively championed change and passionately advocated for meaningful action in these pivotal times.

 

About this session

 

This session discusses how smallholder farmers can contribute to deforestation-free supply chains. Speakers from Malawi, Rwanda and Kenya will share their grassroots expertise, visuals, and perspectives on how to support smallholder farmers to leverage nature-based solutions on their farms and integrate them into profitable business models. They also examine tree nurseries as a restoration business model, as well as share practical examples and best practices they have developed at the community level.

Language: English

Year: 2023

Ecosystem(s): Forests

Location(s): Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda

business deforestation nature-based solutions (NbS) smallholders tree planting

  • Michael Okeyo

    Assistant Principal Research Scientist, Kenya Forestry Research Institute

  • Annie Kairaba

    Founding Member and Coordinator, Center for Inclusive and Sustainable Development (CISD)

  • Gift Richard Maloya

    Executive Director, Initiative for Climate Action and Development (ICAD)

  • Mwanahawa Salim

    Chairperson, Kwale County Natural Resources Network

  • Akinyi Chemutai

    Coordinator, GLFx Nairobi

  • Noah Nasiali

    CEO and founder, Afarmers Media

  • Rufo Gano

    Research Scientist at Kenya Forestry Research Institute, Kenya Forestry Research Institute


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