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About GLF Africa 2024

Can Africa show the world a sustainable way forward? The climate crisis is taking a toll on Africa – and especially on rural communities that depend on natural resources for their livelihoods.

On 17 September, thousands of participants gathered at ‘GLF Africa 2024: Greening the African Horizon’ in Nairobi, Kenya, and online for a global conference focused on forging a prosperous and sustainable future for Africa’s land- and seascapes, driven by local solutions.

About this session

As the world turns its attention to the upcoming global climate, biodiversity and land summits, we look at the landscapes and livelihoods of local communities in Africa, that hold the keys to securing a sustainable, resilient, and prosperous future for the continent and beyond.

This plenary reflects on what is needed for Africa to leverage local knowledge and action on the ground to advance global climate, biodiversity, and land ambitions while securing the rights and livelihoods of its communities. It will centre community stewardship at the heart of regional and global agendas, and discuss the strategies and resources needed to harness the power of local solutions, bridging the gap between local realities and global processes to forge a prosperous and sustainable future for Africa.