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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

Women play a key role in sustainable agriculture and land-based livelihoods, supporting food security and biodiversity. However, they are especially vulnerable to climate change due to their dependence on land resources. Extreme weather events, such as droughts and floods, are making once-productive land barren, fueling conflict and migration.

Gender inequality further limits women’s control over land, leaving those in poverty unable to defend their rights. Secure land rights are essential for climate change mitigation, adaptation, and restoration efforts. Organizations like ILC Africa work to strengthen women’s land tenure rights, building resilience and fostering a sustainable future for all.