GLF Africa 2024 Outcome Statement | Building a greener and resilient future in Africa by 2030

As the global UN Conferences of Parties on Climate Change, Biodiversity, and Desertification unfold, Africa stands at a pivotal moment in shaping a greener, more resilient future.

With less than a decade left to achieve the critical global goals set for 2030, the window to act is closing fast. Africa must seize this moment to leverage local knowledge, advance technology, and mobilize sustainable finance to lead the charge in creating a thriving, climate-resilient future for generations to come.

On 17 September, 3,500 participants gathered at the GLF Africa Hybrid Conference in Nairobi, Kenya, and online to build a greener and more resilient future in Africa.

 

Key takaways

 

  1. Accelerate landscape restoration and integrated landscape management
  2. Center local communities for lasting solutions
  3. Secure land rights and strengthen governance frameworks
  4. Build a restoration economy
  5. Leverage technology and open data
  6. Foster partnerships and cross-sector collaborations

Language: English

Year: 2024

Ecosystem(s): Agricultural Land

Location(s): Africa

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