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13 locally-led organizations you should know

28 Jan 2025

Want to start the year with exciting news? We’re back and ready to welcome 13 new GLFx chapters, announce our first event of 2025 – and give a shout out to the countless other organizations doing likewise.

2024 in review: 5 areas we’ve grown together

20 Dec 2024

As 2024 comes to an end, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support throughout the year with a special 2024 recap. Plus, meet seven inspiring young practitioners and unwind with a free online film festival over holidays!

What you need to know about COP29

19 Nov 2024

Right now, we’re in Baku, Azerbaijan, alongside 66,000+ negotiators, activists, youth, financiers, Indigenous Peoples and many others as world leaders gather to decide the future of our climate. Want to know what happens next? Follow our live coverage of COP29 on ThinkLandscape!

Why are there 3 COPs in 2024?

24 Oct 2024

It’s that time of year again: we’re bringing you live coverage from COP16, COP29 and… another COP16. Confused? Let us explain. But first, don’t forget to join us this Friday at the 7th GLF Investment Case Symposium to help shape the future of biodiversity finance.

What to expect at the UN Biodiversity COP16

25 Sep 2024

Next month, world leaders will convene in Cali, Colombia, for the 2024 UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16). Join us on the sidelines for the 7th GLF Investment Case Symposium to discover how we can fund efforts to bring back biodiversity.

5 climate events you should attend

22 Aug 2024

The Paris Olympics are almost over, but we’re just getting started with this year’s climate events. Read on to learn more and find out how to join!

How does AI impact landscape work in 2024?

25 Jul 2024

AI is making its way into nearly every aspect of our lives, and landscape work is no exception. This September, AI’s role in forging a prosperous and sustainable future for Africa’s land and seascapes will be discussed at GLF Africa 2024: Greening the African Horizon.

4 ways to scale your impact right now

18 Jun 2024

Earlier this month, many of you joined us for GLF Peatlands. Who knew peat, or decomposed organic matter, could trap so much carbon? Hooray for decay! We’ve also explored what we can learn from the droughts in Africa on World Desertification and Drought Day – take a look in case you missed it. Ready for another deep dive into climate justice? On 20 June, we’re organizing a hybrid forum with OFAC on the state of Central African forests. Join us online for free! Read on to learn about other upcoming events and opportunities!

4 climate events you should attend in 2024

22 May 2024

Happy World Bee Day and International Biodiversity Day from all of us at the Global Landscapes Forum! As we celebrate the rich tapestry of life on our planet this month, we’re thrilled to let you know that tickets are now available for almost all of our major events this year. Join us in exploring and protecting our planet’s diverse ecosystems – from peatlands to forests to drylands and beyond!

Did you forget this climate solution?

26 Apr 2024

What if we told you that there’s a silent hero who could save us from the climate crisis? That hero isn’t a person, but a landscape. Peatlands may look ordinary, but they’re hiding a powerful secret – these unassuming areas are the ultimate carbon sinks, pulling carbon from the air like natural purifiers. What if we could build a global movement to harness this power? That’s exactly what we’re aiming to do at our first major event of the year: GLF Peatlands 2024.