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Meet the new CEO of CIFOR-ICRAF at our upcoming event

28 Feb 2023

“Every COP that I’ve been to has shaped my thinking, and in a really global kind of way. I’m working in a local context, but it’s always nice to look at what’s happening at the global level and try to translate that to the work I’m doing. I always felt like there was a disconnect between what is happening at the top, which at the highest level is the COP, and on the ground.” Adrian Leitoro 2022 Drylands Restoration Steward and the of Founder, Nature and People as One (NAPO)

What’s next for restoration in 2023?

26 Jan 2023

“The past year has flown by for me, but looking back, my heart is filled with gratitude, joy and hope for the future. Being the GLF’s 2022 Forest Restoration Steward has contributed enormously to these fond memories. Since I was officially announced as a Restoration Steward on the International Day of Forests (21 March) last year 2022 (super timely), my days have been filled with the new opportunities and program activities that came along.” Eva Makandi (Kandi), 2022 Forest Restoration Steward and the Founder of Light on a Hill Organization (LOAH)

Work with us in 2023

20 Dec 2022

“We need to enhance community by building really strong trust with communities and governments that restoration is for our good, and for the good of the environment.” Camille Rivera GLFx Mindanao Chapter Coordinator, 2021 Wetlands Restoration Steward and the Co-founder of Oceanus Conservation

Need funding for your restoration project?

30 Apr 2025

How often do you unplug, pause beneath the shade of a tree and simply listen? Forests are living libraries, breathing archives of memory, medicine, food and spirit. Yet, in our busy lives filled with Excel sheets, deadlines and endless scrolling we can’t metabolize, we sometimes forget that forests are deeply woven into our everyday existence.

Forests are cool, but have you met the people protecting them?

27 Mar 2025

If we plant a tree today, it could take 10, 50 or even 100 years to reach full maturity. It often takes a long time before we see our efforts bear fruit, but future generations will thank us for the trees we plant and the efforts we make to limit waste and curb emissions.

IMAGINE what the Earth could look like if…

28 Feb 2025

Most news these days is pretty difficult to metabolize. So this month, we want to encourage you to step away from your screen more often, go to your closest nature spot and touch some grass. Ground yourself, close your eyes, take a deep breath and imagine a peaceful world. What does this world look like? How does it feel?

Ready to seize the year? 💪

6 Feb 2025

We’re back from our end-of-year break with our hearts full of gratitude for the communities we built together in 2024. In 2025, our mission is simple: to keep creating a transnational vision for a world that is just, fair and safe for all life on Earth.

2025 Restoration Stewards REVEALED

21 Dec 2024

What a year 2024 has been! As the year comes to a close, we’d like to say a huge thank you to the 2024 Restoration Stewards: Javie (Forests), Claudine (Drylands), Geane (Drylands), Trisa (Mountains), Anna (Wetlands), Dayana (Wetlands) and Steve (Oceans), and their amazing mentors, for making this year’s program so impactful. For the Youth in Landscapes Initiative, 2024 has been an incredible journey of milestones, connections and impactful collaborations.

What have we learned from the Biodiversity COP16?

5 Nov 2024

We were in Cali, Colombia for the 2024 UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16), joined by attendees from around the world to discuss the future of economies, youth opportunities in landscape work and the importance of preserving biodiversity. The Irinida flower – the ‘flower that never dies’ – inspired the event, representing the spirit of youth, women, Indigenous Peoples, local communities and countless others who have helped shape biodiversity policies for over 30 years.

How to be a good neighbor

1 Oct 2024

Last week’s GLF Africa conference was a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we unite and build strategies for change from the ground up. We witnessed the power of communities sharing how they can reshape the future of landscapes and livelihoods. These moments of collective energy remind us that real change begins at the community level, growing into movements that can shift policies and reshape systems.

5 must-attend climate events for youth

3 Sep 2024

If climate events are your thing, you’re in for a treat this year. Youth will be at the forefront of crucial discussions at GLF Africa and the 7th GLF Investment Case Symposium – not to mention the upcoming Biodiversity COP16, Climate COP29 and UNCCD COP16. Read on to learn more and find out how to join!

How young people can lead the change

30 Jul 2024

We’re at a crossroads for the world we seek to build. This is an extremely important year for environmental politics as new governments across the world pledge to tackle the climate and biodiversity crises. But when will we move from words to action? Despite being often overlooked and tokenized in environmental discussions, young people play a key role in ensuring that our governments aren’t simply repeating empty promises.

Are you our next Restoration Steward?

27 Jun 2024

How many times have you been told that young people are leading the charge for environmental justice? Sitting on the floors outside negotiation rooms. Protesting on the streets. Defending their land. Nurturing landscapes and seascapes with little to no resources. Creating safe spaces and beautiful murals for futures for all life on Earth.

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