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🎥 New Video Alert: Transforming Rwanda’s Eastern Province - The TREPA Project 🌱 Discover the transformative journey of Rwanda's Eastern Province and the lives touched by TREPA, a project supported by a $33.8 million investment from the Green Climate Fund. View here: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dsjV6P2m Spanning from 2021 to 2027, this initiative aims to restore 60,000 hectares of drought-affected landscapes across seven districts, enhancing the resilience of 75,000 smallholder farmers in Eastern Province. This region, vital for agriculture yet vulnerable to climate-induced drought, is witnessing a transformation towards climate-resilient ecosystems, ensuring food security and sustainable growth. By shifting to sustainable land management, the TREPA project envisions a future where degraded landscapes are restored, and communities thrive under the banner of resilience, poverty reduction, and food and water security. This endeavour is brought to life through the Government of Rwanda with the collaboration of the Rwanda Forestry Authority, CIFOR-ICRAF, Cordaid, World Vision, and Enabel, highlighting the power of partnership in addressing global climate challenges. CIFOR-ICRAF Cordaid World Vision Rwanda Enabel RWANDA FORESTRY AUTHORITY (RFA) Habimana Jean Claude

World Maritime Day, 26 September 2024 Africa’s oceans and waterways play a crucial role in shaping the continent’s economic future. From shipping to fisheries, maritime trade connects Africa to the world, boosting development, job creation, and sustainability. At GBA 2024, we’re focusing on Africa’s blue economy and the untapped opportunities within the maritime sector. Whether it’s improving port infrastructure, advancing sustainable fisheries, or creating new jobs through marine industries—Africa’s waters are key to its future growth. Join us in Luanda this November to explore how the maritime sector can drive Africa’s transformation and global partnerships. Register now and be part of Africa’s maritime journey! #GBA2024 #WorldMaritimeDay #BlueEconomy #SustainableDevelopment #MaritimeTrade #Luanda2024 #ThinkGlobal #InvestInAngola #Investment #Africa #AfricaUrban #AfricaCities #UrbanPopulation #UrbanCities #Energy #Agriculture #Tourism #Luanda #Angola #BusinessInAfrica #AfricaInvestments #AfricaGrowth #BusinessOpportunities #KeySectorsAfrica #AfricanMarkets #InvestmentSummit #EconomicGrowthAfrica #AfricaBusinessLeaders #EmergingMarketsAfrica #RegisterNow

As the discussions are ongoing at the #UNOceanDecade conference, the time is ideal to remind anyone that cares to listen of the potential risk #BBNJ poses to coastal states in Africa. Africa should no longer be part of Agreements that could undermine their sustainable development and food security of their peoples. The oceans is the renaissance of Africa’s development as such equity and justice should be at the core of any international agreement on oceans sustainability that the continent subscribes to. https://lnkd.in/erQy6NFt

Transforming Jinja’s skyline with the construction of a state-of-the-art aqua feed mill. This project represents a significant milestone in advancing sustainable aquaculture and boosting the local economy, driving innovation, creating jobs and improving food security for the region - a brighter future for the people of Jinja, Uganda and East Africa. #foodsecurity #foodprocessing #unsdgs

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲: 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 🌱 On this World Environment Day, AgriCord is proud to highlight a project that demonstrates the alliance‘s commitment to land restoration and #resilience-building. 📌 In Tanzania, the members of TTGAU fight the degradation of valuable wetlands along streams and rivers. Prolonged dry spells have compelled farmers to restore and cultivate the wetlands to ensure consistent harvests. With support of the agri-agency Food and Forest Development Finland (FFD), TTGAU created a long-term adaptation plan which includes the planting of native trees which will help against degradation and offer a diversified income. The 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐭 supported the producers in the planning process. 🌾 But it’s not easy, there are challenges: maintaining productivity without further degrading the area, as well as high market demands and difficult middlemen. But the partners are positive to overcome the challenges and know how to get here: by working with the right private partners and aiming for reliable quality standards such as FSC certification. ☘ FFD supports TTGAU in their journey to make their members more resilient to #environmental changes. The project is part of #FO4ACP which is financed by the European Commission, the Secretariat of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), and administered by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). Kastory Timbula ✅ Find out more about FO4ACP Africa here: https://lnkd.in/eRkH2D5K #SustainableDevelopment #Sustainability

October isn't over yet as Coastal and Marine Areas Development Initiative partners with @Global links, PIND Foundation and Namibia bringing you Namibia Trade and Investment Summit happening in #Warri #DeltaState. Sector of Focus includes; 📌 Agriculture 📌 Tourism 📌 Mining 📌 Arts and Crafts 📌 Transport and logistics infrastructure 📌 Fisheries and more Of course there'll be B2B discussions Presentations to show opportunities for investments and more... #CMADI #Tradeandinvestment

Another milestone for the African continent with the Horizon Europe project AfroGrow. 🌍 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗻! 🌱 On Tuesday 14/1, 25 partners from 15 countries came together virtually to kick off AfroGrow, a groundbreaking project promoting sustainable agroforestry practices across Africa. With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and sustainability, AfroGrow embraces the quintuple helix model to create "Agroforestry Living Labs for Sustainable African Growth." We are proud to participate once more in another innovative project focused on balancing environmental conservation with socio-economic development, strengthening EU-Africa partnerships. Stay tuned as we embark on this exciting mission to transform agroforestry in Africa! 👉 Learn more: afrogrow-project.eu #AfroGrow #Agroforestry #Africa #HorizonEU #RFF #reclaimtheplanet #reframefood

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved a $100 million allocation for climate-resilient agriculture in Somalia during its 40th Board Meeting in Songdo, South Korea. The initiative represents one of the fastest single-country project approvals in the Fund's history. The seven-year project, named "𝚄𝚐𝚋𝚊𝚊𝚍" (meaning "hope" in Somali), will support over two million people in implementing sustainable farming practices, improving food security, and enhancing water management systems. This marks the largest GCF climate investment led by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Somalia. Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, Somalia's Minister of Environment and Climate Change, emphasized the project's critical importance for national survival, as the country faces increasing challenges from extreme weather events, including droughts and floods that threaten food security. The initiative aims to transform Somalia's agricultural sector by introducing climate-adaptive infrastructure and farming techniques. This funding is part of FAO's broader portfolio of GCF-supported projects, which now exceeds $1.3 billion globally. #ClimateResilience #AgricultureInnovation #FoodSecurity #ClimateFinance #SomaliaAgriculture

It's #AfricaBlueEconomy Week! 🌊 Did you know that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) can transform coastal economies across Africa? Earlier this year, we explored how regional trade integration can unlock the continent's vast blue economy potential. Our Senior Research Fellow, Jodie Keane, shared insights on: 🔹 Untapped opportunities in fisheries, aquaculture and maritime industries 🔹 Challenges and solutions for sustainable blue growth 🔹 How regional trade integration can boost economic growth for coastal communities 📺 | Catch the full discussion in English🇬🇧 and French🇫🇷 here: https://lnkd.in/eK8MGiU7 UNDP Africa | African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat #ABEW2024 #BlueEconomy #EconomicDevelopment #SustainableDevelopment

Since 2020, @ARCOSNetwork and partners, through the #SDGP1014RW Project, have been driving agroforestry interventions to enhance uphill food security, boost incomes, and protect downhill tea plantations in Cyohoha-Rukeri Watershed. Watch the full video: https://lnkd.in/dTKV_9B5 Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Rwanda Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) | Partner in Sustainable Development DIBcoop