Justdiggit

At #Justdiggit, we are dedicated to combating climate change by implementing nature-based solutions. Through our projects, we are actively contributing to 8 Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs), including SDG13: Climate Action.💪 By bringing back vegetation, we can enhance ecosystem resilience. Strong landscapes are better equipped to withstand extreme weather conditions, such as droughts and erratic rainfall, reducing the vulnerability of communities that depend on them. Moreover, vegetation plays a crucial role in cooling the local and regional climate and reducing CO2 levels. 🌿 Even more exciting is the potential for large-scale #regreening efforts to significantly combat global warming. But we can’t do this alone. So, are you ready to Dig In and be part of the solution? Together, we can work towards a greener and cooler future for all. 🌍🌱 Visit our website to learn more about how you can support our mission and join the movement. Let’s take action for our planet today! https://lnkd.in/e2zv-Kv5

Studying the effectiveness of soil bunds with Wyss Academy for Nature   The Lorenz butterfly effect depicts that in any complex system, a slight change or activity in the current condition quickly develops into a significant, large-scale transformation in the future over time. In the context of climate mitigation and adaptation, every effort has the potential to contribute to major impact to mitigate against the effects of climate change.   At @Justdiggit, we utilize #NatureBasedSolutions such as #EarthSmiles (semi-circular bunds) in the arid and semi-arid regions. The soil bunds help retain water for a much longer period, enhancing water infiltration and soil moisture retention. This is very essential for Sustainable Land Management (SLM) in these environments. The availability of moisture promotes vegetation growth within the bunds, which in turn spread to the surrounding area. Vegetation and soil moisture contribute to moisture recycling and latent heat of evaporation, potentially resulting in micro-scale cooling effect that can eventually will have a significant impact at a meso-scale level.   To provide empirical evidence, #Justdiggit has partnered with @WyssAcademy to examine the effectiveness of Earth Smiles dug in Chyulu, Kenya. Together with our local partner (MWCT), we have installed a network of data loggers in Chyulu landscapes to collect robust data on sub-surface soil moisture and temperature at depths of up to 60 cm. This will aid in examining the long-term performance of soil bunds in improving climate resilience and local climate buffering.   The findings from this research project will be crucial in conducting a comparative analysis with the outcome from a similar project in Nkirashi, Nanyuki-Kenya. The insights obtained from the two projects, will inform the purpose of soil bunds in improving local ecosystems, climate, and soil health while combating desertification. These results will be will be vital in guiding future land restoration practices and policy decisions in arid and semi-arid environments, thus stressing the importance of deploying nature-based solutions, as every effort counts in combating climate change.   This partnership is valuable in providing evidence based decision making to Sustainable Land Management. Conducting this research in our target restoration sites allows us to learn, gather scientific evidence and further refine and scale these interventions. #Justdiggti is proud to collaborate with #WyssAcademy on this project. A big shout-out to the Wyss Academy team for their support providing tools, materials and technical expertise.   We can’t wait for the first measurements to come in!  

Do you know what is the secret behind this green transformation? #treecovery!🌳✨ By employing the Kisiki Hai technique, also known as Farmer Manager Natural Regeneration (FMNR), farmers can bring new life into previously cut-down tree stumps. Our Treecovery program ensures quick regrowth, and we are implementing it on a massive scale. In #Tanzania, alongside our esteemed partner LEAD Foundation Tanzania we've already rejuvenated over 18 million trees, with many more to follow. 🤝🇹🇿 Celebrate the success of #naturebasedsolutions with us, and Dig In to help us create a greener and cooler future! 🌍

The regreening progress of Baraka throughout the years! 🌱 In December 2021, local communities dug #EarthSmiles in this area, and today, the ground is smiling back with new life. Thanks to this rainwater harvesting technique, the soil is thriving, and perennial vegetation is taking root. No more waiting for the rainy season—this area is on a path to year-round greening! ✨ 📍Location: Baraka, Arusha region, #Tanzania 🇹🇿  🤝 With LEAD Foundation Tanzania 👉 We’re looking for new partners to help us achieve #regreening progress like this! Now’s the time to make a lasting impact. Want to join us? Let’s make a difference together: https://lnkd.in/eiSzPeTR

The pilot programme in #Senegal, our first in West Africa, has led to the regeneration of 28,133 trees in less than a year! 🇸🇳🌳 Last Tuesday, we celebrated this incredible milestone on #KarkaralDay, together with our partners JigJam, RECODEF & URAPD, alongside 30 champion farmers and supportive local authorities. The day was filled with inspiring speeches, heartfelt poetry from our champion farmers, uplifting music, and the unwavering support of mayors and regional leaders. The Karkaral spirit was truly alive! 🙌🌾 Here’s to many more trees! 🌳🌳🌳 Learn more about our #regreening work in Senegal via: https://lnkd.in/ebqTg-vR #Justdiggit #Senegal #ClimateAction #ClimateChange #GoodNews #GenerationRestoration

The most biodiverse habitat on Earth? Soil! 🌱 🐛 🦠 Did you know that 60% of all species on Earth thrive just beneath our feet, in soil?? This unassuming hero is not only essential for plant growth but also acts as a biodiversity haven, a natural water filter, and a crucial balance for ecosystems. But in Kenya, the soil—and all the life it supports—is in trouble. Rising global temperatures are leading to longer droughts and unpredictable rain patterns, causing serious problems for both the land and the people. The soil has become so dry and damaged that it can hardly support any life. That’s why, for our 20th Planet Wild mission, we’ve partnered up with Justdiggit to help restore the soil. How? By digging half-moon-shaped holes called bunds, and adding native grass seeds, which now have the water they need to sprout, kickstarting the regreening process. It’s a simple yet powerful method that restores the soil, captures water, and has the potential to regreen massive areas of barren land. Check it out to learn more about the method and our support: https://lnkd.in/dTmQBsHc A big thank-you goes to our incredible community that made this mission possible!

Exciting times in Dodoma! 🌳📺 In just three months, we've hit a major milestone with 200 roadshow events completed, igniting energy and enthusiasm across the region through cinema, songs, and traditional dance.💫 These vibrant events have brought communities together, sparking important conversations of land restoration and fueling momentum for positive change. And the best part? We're just getting started—our roadshows are still rolling, with even more excitement ahead!🌾 In partnership with Justdiggit , One Tree Planted & World Resources Institute through Terrafund for #AFR100 #LEADFoundation #movieroadshows #fmnr #restorationawareness #dodoma

🌍 Together, we’re digging towards a greener future! #ClimateAction 🌱 Thanks to the incredible support of our #partnerships, we’ve raised enough funding to dig 38,400 bunds—restoring 467 hectares of land (654 football fields!) in Chyulu, Kenya! 🙌 This is a huge step towards our mission of regreening degraded landscapes, but we’re not stopping here. Our next goal: to restore 284 more hectares in Laikipia and Samburu, Kenya by digging 23,000 #EarthSmiles! With every bund, we restore nature, strengthen local communities, and build climate resilience. We couldn’t have done this #regreening without amazing partners: MANITOU Group, ACS audiovisual solutions, Climate Labs GmbH, IBS Capital Allies, Human Dimensions, Anera B.V., Condor Carpets, Hottentot Spices B.V., Charlie's Travels, Janado GmbH, Springtime Foundation, E motion, Adventure Specialists B.V., ACS Buildings, Textcetera, Nhow Amsterdam Rai B.V., Open Social, Advocaten van Nu B.V., Sur La Iri, Bridgestone Mobility Solutions, ScanCard - de meest duurzame digitale visitekaart. 👉 We’re looking for new partners to help us achieve this! Now’s the time to make a lasting impact. Want to join us? Let’s make a difference together: https://lnkd.in/eiSzPeTR

Our digital storytelling project Our World, created with the amazing teams at Lama Lama, Soundsright, and Wolfstreet, has been nominated for The Lovie Awards! We’re incredibly proud of this recognition and would love your support. Please take a moment to vote and help us celebrate this incredible achievement! https://lnkd.in/dTjE6XVY