Videos

Lawrence Afere – Why I chose sustainable farming over suit and tie

10 Oct 2018

Lawrence Afere is the founder of Springboard, an organisation that combines organic farming with entrepreneurial training to create jobs and promote sustainable agriculture. The initiative led him to be named a Mandela Washington Fellow last year, where he visited the US and spent a few weeks meeting President Barack Obama and a number of global […]

World Agroforestry Centre DG Tony Simons in conversation with the GLF

9 Oct 2018

Global Landscapes Forum’s Alexandra Popescu speaks to Prof. Tony Simons on his role in the first regional GLF event in Nairobi and policy responses to landscape management across Africa. GLF Nairobi 2018.

Policy Plenary followed by Closing Plenary

2 Oct 2018

The correct enabling environment is key for transformational change. The plenary will investigate the key policy changes that have or are in the process of being undertaken to create more sustainable landscapes in the region. Additionally, policy makers will be challenged to promote policies, initiatives and other elements that move discussions from “pledging” to action.