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Nature always finds a way 🍉 We absolutely love these photos of wild watermelons growing at our Labgar restoration site in Ferlo, Senegal. The watermelons sprang up unexpectedly, thanks to seeds that were hidden in the organic manure used to nurture this year's tree seedlings. Their success was surprising given the low rainfall in this region, but nature always finds a way and reveals the opportunities that can be harnessed 💚 📷: Aklilu Negussie Mekuria

Exciting progress from our Wof Washa project in Ethiopia 🌿 The first tree planting has started, led by the community and supported by the local government. Here, Mulunesh, a member of the Wof Washa Village Participatory Forest Management Cooperative, takes part in the planting activities at Wof Washa forest. So far, 141 858 multipurpose trees have been planted across 35.7 hectares for agroforestry, with nearly 498 farmers participating in the agroforestry package. Additionally, 330 hectares of the Wof Washa forest are under restoration management, and enrichment planting is underway 💚 This is a fantastic step forward in our mission to restore landscapes and support sustainable livelihoods 🌍

We absolutely love this recent article in The Guardian, as it reinforces what WeForest believes and practices in our projects across the world 🌍 A recent study led by Dr. Trisha Gopalakrishna, published in PNAS, confirms that environmental projects can successfully benefit both nature and people when designed with an ‘integrated’ approach. This means combining goals like carbon capture, biodiversity restoration, and supporting local livelihoods. The research found that these integrated strategies could achieve over 80% of the desired outcomes across all three areas simultaneously. Our mission is to conserve and restore forest landscapes with local communities, delivering lasting solutions that benefit everyone. Whether it’s restoring the Atlantic Forest with climate-friendly livelihoods or supporting female-led micro-businesses like honey harvesting in Zambia, we know that restoration isn’t just about the climate - it’s about communities too. That’s why our ethos is to restore land for people, nature, and climate; all are inextricably linked. By working closely with local communities and championing individuals, we’re reminded that when we take care of the planet, it takes care of us too 💚 📰: https://lnkd.in/eByM2mEX #climatesolutions #oneearth #carboncapture

They’re our favorite type of story to share... Here’s another incredible before and after! 🌱 Let us take you to Pontal, Brazil, with photos taken in the Atlantic forest. We’re working here with IPÊ to bring back wildlife and support communities in making a living from restoring and protecting the forest. The results speak for themselves, but we have some great numbers to go with them: 🌿 1 304 ha of land under restoration 🌿 2 609 340 trees growing 🌿 40 species protected A huge thank you to our team on the ground and the local communities we work with who made this happen 👏 #Forest #Restoration #Reforestation @IPÊ - Instituto de Pesquisas Ecológicas

A green oasis 🌳 This drone photo was taken over Vélingara in Ferlo, Senegal, where it's now very green thanks to the protection of our restoration areas. In this protected area between the planting sites, a temporary pond has formed, lush with vegetation and so covered with aquatic plants that you can hardly make out the water 💧 Learn more about Ferlo and how the people and communities we work with are bringing the land back to life ⬇   📸: Drone footage from May 2024 of a single image, showing restoration areas with planting lines compared to degraded areas.

Today is #EarthOvershootDay – the point in the year when we’ve used up more of Earth's resources than it can replenish 🌏 The first Earth Overshoot Day was on 25th December 1971. Now, we’re hitting this mark nearly 5 months earlier. WeForest is committed to moving back the date of Earth Overshoot Day by working with communities worldwide to restore and sustain forests. Forests are one of the best ways to remove carbon from the atmosphere and help keep global temperatures below 1.5°C. We work with communities from all around the world to achieve this, because ultimately, it’s all about people. Just like this incredible group of 100 women photographed this week preparing 320 000 tree seedlings to be planted in Zambia. These are the communities who create change and will help us achieve our goals for people, nature and climate. 📸: Katanino Nursery, Zambia, Fainess Lumbwe #sustainability #forests #movethedate

Our newsfeeds are full of high-tech solutions to our global carbon emissions, so why are more companies and organizations choosing to support forest restoration as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy – instead of picking these newer methods? ♻️ Well, they know what we know: that nature got it right the first time round. Trees are nature’s own carbon-capturing machines, and unlike artificial technologies, forests offer a whole host of bonus climate, environmental, and community-supporting benefits. Read our latest article to discover why forest restoration is a superior climate solution, and why you should consider supporting it above high-tech alternatives 🌳 #reforestation #restoration #trees

This #MangroveDay we’re proud to share that our CEO Marie-Noëlle Keijzer was featured on the #AmbitionToImpact podcast powered by Climate Impact Partners 🌱 In this episode, she spoke with Mohammed Safdar, Origination Lead at Climate Impact Partners, about the marvels of mangroves and their critical role in protecting coastal regions, local communities, and the climate. They discussed: 🌿 What mangroves are and why they're the heroes on the frontline of climate change. 🌿 Why we need mangrove restoration projects and the importance of community connection when working on this project type. 🌿 WeForest and Climate Impact Partners' incredible mangrove restoration project in the Casamance Delta and its impact on biodiversity, coastal protection, and the local community. 🌿 The complexity of planting mangroves, and ensuring their best chances of survival. 🌿 Marie-Noëlle's vision for the future of mangroves and how listeners can get involved in protecting these vital habitats. Don't miss this insightful discussion, where we talk about the impactful benefits mangrove projects provide and why they really are the gems of our coastlines. Listen here 🎧 : https://lnkd.in/gxPV_Yw2 #MangroveDay #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Podcast #WeForest

The Global Mangrove Alliance’s 'The State of the World’s Mangroves' report is back with a new 2024 edition!   A collaboration of over 100 authors from around the world, this vital document contains new science solidifying the role of mangroves as natural climate solutions, and confirming their importance to coastal communities and biodiversity. The report features our project with OCEANIUM restoring 10,000 hectares of mangroves in Senegal’s Casamance and Sine-Saloum deltas and rivers. Working with NGO Eclosio ONG, the project also addresses the root cause of mangrove loss by supporting the communities in taking up mangrove-friendly, income-generating activities that allow the restored areas to regenerate and grow 🌱 Read more about this project on pages 57, 71 and 72 🔖 #WorldMangroveDay

Today we’re talking sustainability integrations 🌳 Apps such as Zapier and Shopify ensure that businesses from any industry can easily participate in reforestation efforts, so you can contribute to sustainability goals without disrupting operations, and communicate your impact seamlessly: Here’s how: 🌱 Automate contributions: Businesses can set up triggers within their favorite apps to grow trees with WeForest, turning everyday transactions into acts of environmental stewardship. 🌱 Easy integration: With just a few clicks, companies can connect WeForest to a vast network of applications, simplifying the process of contributing to restoration without the need for complex coding. 🌱 Track your impact: Real-time updates enable businesses to monitor their environmental contributions, providing a transparent and tangible view of positive impact on the planet. Head to the comments to see the next steps in building sustainability into the roots of your business ⤵