Global Landscapes Forum Accra 2019 - Restoring Africa's Landscapes

View online version. The most important conference on forest and landscape restoration in Africa is just two weeks away: the Global Landscapes Forum Accra. GLF Accra on 29-30 October, held back-to-back with AFR100, will spotlight how local communities have successfully translated restoration commitments into solutions for Africa’s pressing climate and development challenges. Speakers include the Queen of Buganda, Sylvia Nagginda, musician and activist Rocky Dawuni, actress and philanthropist Joselyn Dumas, Chairperson for the Osukuru United Women’s Network, Constance Okollet and many more. Climate and environment organizations like the World Bank, UN Environment, GIZ, UN FAO, IUCN, CIFOR and more will lead interactive sessions. Book your tickets now, as the price will increase in 3 days. Book now   Join for free online Don’t miss the evening concert by Ghanaian singer-songwriter, Rocky Dawuni, on 29 October. GLF ticket holders will be given special passes to attend. See you in Accra or online! Thank you, Melissa Angel Communications Coordinator Global Landscapes Forum The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) is the world’s largest knowledge-led platform on integrated land use, dedicated to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and Paris Climate Agreement. The Forum takes a holistic approach to create sustainable landscapes that are productive, prosperous, equitable and resilient and considers five cohesive themes of food and livelihood initiatives, landscape restoration, rights, finance and measuring progress. It is led by the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), in collaboration with its co-founders UN Environment and the World Bank and Charter Members. Charter Members: CIRAD, CIFOR, Climate Focus, Conservation International, Ecoagriculture Partners, The European Forest Institute, Evergreen Agriculture, FSC, GEF, GIZ, IPMG, CIAT, ICIMOD, IFOAM - Organics International, INBAR, IUFRO, Rainforest Alliance, Rare, Rights and Resources Initiative, UN Environment, Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation part of Wageningen Research, World Agroforestry, World Resources Institute, WWF Germany, Youth in Landscapes Initiative (YIL), World Bank Group Funding Partners:                                           Connect. Share. Learn. Act  #thinklandscape Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list