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🌳 Agroforestry for Resilient Refugee Communities How can trees improve livelihoods in refugee settlements? This evaluative report examines the outcomes of a CIFOR-ICRAF agroforestry program in Uganda’s West Nile subregion, where refugees and host communities face overlapping challenges—displacement, energy access, malnutrition, and deforestation. By integrating trees with crops and livestock, the program enhances food security, restores degraded landscapes, and strengthens resilience in refugee-hosting areas. 📖 Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/dKQd6jp8 #RefugeeResilience #TreesPeoplePlanet

Did you know that wetlands store over 30% of the planet’s soil carbon on just 6% of land surface? Yet, these ecosystems are disappearing three times faster than forests due to land-use change and degradation. CIFOR-ICRAF's Daniel Murdiyarso explores their quiet contributions—and why protecting them is key for climate action. Read the full analysis:👉 https://bit.ly/3Q7LV3e #TreesPeoplePlanet #COP15Zimbabwe

CIFOR-ICRAF hosted the 'Urban Greenprints: Policy and Action for Urban Forestry in Kenya' workshop, organized by GLFx Nairobi in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry. As Kenya’s cities continue to grow, so does the urgency to integrate urban forests and green spaces into national policies and planning. The workshop brought together policymakers, urban planners, environmental advocates, and community leaders to co-develop strategies for a greener future of urban forestry in Kenya. 💡 Insights from the workshop: 🔹 Salina Abraham, Chief of Staff at CIFOR-ICRAF, urged participants to go beyond asking big questions—to actively contribute the missing pieces needed to build sustainable cities. She highlighted the Green Tree Commodities Initiative as a key mechanism to support Kenya’s 15 Billion Tree Restoration Agenda by 2032. 🔹 George.K. Tarus, Conservation Secretary, State Department of Forestry, emphasized the power of collaboration in implementing the National Forest Policy 2023, encouraging knowledge exchange across sectors. 🔹 charity munyasya, Deputy Chief Conservator of Forests at the Kenya Forest Service, highlighted the critical role of partnerships in expanding and maintaining urban green spaces, ensuring cities remain livable, resilient, and climate-smart. 🗣️ Expert presentations included: ✅ Hellen Njoki Wanjohi from World Resources Institute: Lessons from green cities like Kigali and Johannesburg, offering insights on best practices for urban forestry. ✅ CIFOR-ICRAF's Sammy Carsan: Practical guidance on tree growing in urban settings, equipping stakeholders with the knowledge and resources needed for success. A key outcome of the workshop was the co-creation of a Green City Roadmap for Kenya, outlining concrete steps to integrate urban forestry into national and county-level policies and identifying key stakeholders for implementation. Kiptoo Chemoiwo| Cathy Watson| Laura Mukhwana | #TreesPeoplePlanet

📣 Join our team as a Training Intern. Are you passionate about training coordination and event management? CIFOR-ICRAF is looking for a Training Intern to support logistics, online learning, and capacity-building programs. ❔ What you’ll do: ✅ Coordinate face-to-face & online training courses ✅ Manage course logistics & participant engagement ✅ Support trainers with materials & tech setup ✅ Assist in reporting & data analysis 📍 Location: Nairobi, Kenya Apply here:➡️ https://bit.ly/4hmRDdc #Jobs #Internship #Vacancy #Hiring #TrainingIntern #Education #CapacityBuilding #CareerGrowth

Land tenure can make or break forest restoration efforts. Without clear and secure rights, communities face major barriers to restoring landscapes sustainably. This new Tenure Toolbox is designed to help projects identify tenure challenges at the local level and develop solutions that support long-term restoration success. 💡 Who is it for? ✔️ Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) practitioners ✔️ Project and field teams ✔️ Organizations working with communities Explore the toolbox here 👉: https://lnkd.in/dScKt3Bk Anne Larson | Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)|

Enhancing restoration monitoring with the Regreening Africa app📱 Over twenty participants took part in a workshop aimed at strengthening their skills as partners of the NBS Guinean Forests project in using the Regreening Africa mobile app, developed by CIFOR-ICRAF under the Regreening Africa project. This tool enables precise monitoring of degraded landscape restoration efforts and better evaluation of ecosystem benefits. The training covered: 📌 Classroom sessions on app features and usage 📌 Field exercises to apply knowledge in real-world conditions 📌 Experience-sharing to enhance collaboration and best practices Funded by Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada, the workshop supports nature-based solutions and the restoration of the Guinean forests in the fight against climate change. Learn more about the Regreening App: 🔗 https://bit.ly/4jxbjNc #GuineanForests #NBSProject | World University Service of Canada (WUSC - EUMC) |

Today, CIFOR-ICRAF and Clim-Eat co-hosted a roundtable on Green Nitrogen and Soil Health, bringing together policymakers, researchers, private sector leaders, and civil society representatives. Discussions focused on how innovative policies, cutting-edge technologies, and strategic investments can transform sustainable fertilizer production and promote soil health in East Africa. Key highlights: 🔸 Eliane Ubalijoro, CIFOR-ICRAF CEO, emphasized a collaborative, multi-stakeholder approach: “At CIFOR-ICRAF, we are committed to advancing evidence-based policies and climate-smart agriculture to integrate soil and land health management into actionable commitments.” 🔸 Jian Liu, Director, Early Warning and Assessment Division, UN Environment Programme, highlighted the power of green technologies: “The land of Africa is the land of hope, and it is its future. The future of the land is the young generation.” 🔸 Leigh Winowiecki, Soil and Land Health Global Research Lead, CIFOR-ICRAF, shared insights on bridging science and policymaking: “Through the Land Degradation Surveillance Framework (LDSF), we provide evidence-based policies at the landscape level. LDSF has been implemented in over 45 countries in the tropics.” Learn more:🔗 https://lnkd.in/dPy8rPXr #TreesPeoplePlanet

Did you know that #wetlands cover only 8% of the Earth's surface, yet they provide us with countless benefits? From filtering our drinking water to mitigating floods and providing homes for diverse species, these ecosystems are essential for our well-being. Here are just a few reasons why #WetlandsMatter: 🐟 Food Security: Wetlands contribute to food security and give us a sustainable supply of resources. They support fisheries and provide fertile grounds for agriculture. 🛡️ Resilience Against Natural Disasters: Healthy wetlands act as buffers during heavy rainfall. They absorb and store excess water to reduce the risk of floods and protect nearby communities. 🌊 Nature's Filters: Wetlands are like giant filters, removing pollutants and impurities from water as it flows through them. This helps keep our drinking water clean and healthy. 🐚 Biodiversity hotspots: Wetlands provide critical habitat for fish, birds, amphibians, and many other species. This biodiversity is essential for a healthy planet. 🌬️ Climate Regulation: Wetlands help regulate our climate by sequestering carbon. 🔗: https://lnkd.in/dRm9yvmq #TreesPeoplePlanet

❌ Myth: Wetlands are stinky wastelands. ✅ Fact: Wetlands are vital ecosystems that filter water, store carbon, and provide habitats for countless species. Far from wastelands, wetlands are critical for maintaining a healthy planet. Learn why these blue carbon ecosystems matter: 🔗 https://bit.ly/4hgm0SE #WorldWetlandsDay #WetlandsMatter

From beekeeper to tree seed collector, Teyib Hussien transformed not only his own livelihood but an entire village’s economy in Ethiopia’s Oromia Region. For nearly three decades, his tree-climbing skills—acquired through beekeeping—have fueled a thriving tree seed industry in Sadi Loya. Today, the Segni Lalissa Cooperative continues to supply tree seeds, supporting farmers and boosting reforestation efforts. Read more about how one farmer ingenuity sparked a movement: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dmeSPwaU #TreesPeoplePlanet