HYBRID EVENT AT THE IMFN GLOBAL FORUM 2025

Forests, People, Planet: Scaling Local Solutions for Global Impact

27 May 2025 | Online and in Kemptville, ON, Canada

Each year, the world loses 4.7 million hectares of forests – an area the size of the Dominican Republic. What can we do now to protect them?

On 27 May, join us live from Kemptville, Ontario, Canada, at the Forests, People, Planet: Scaling Local Solutions for Global Impact and explore how you can be part of the restoration economy the world needs.

Connect with 3,000 changemakers from across sectors and learn how to build more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable futures through forest stewardship.

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The truth behind Haiti’s disappearing forests

How colonialism, debt and corruption caused mass deforestation in Haiti

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RAINS Hosts 4-Day GLFx Chapter Exchange Program
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RAINS Hosts 4-Day GLFx Chapter Exchange Program

GLFx Dowa Chapter delegation joined a 4-day exchange in Tamale, Ghana, focusing on sustainable beekeeping and agricultural practices for community empowerment. FIND OUT MORE
Himalayan Community's Journey to Restore and Secure Future
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Himalayan Community's Journey to Restore and Secure Future

The inspiring story of Trisa, the 2024 Mountains Restoration Stewad, highlights Himalayan communities’ dedication to restoring their land and safeguarding their future. DISCOVER MORE

In the spotlight

Local Communities Drive Conservation in Brazil's Caatinga

Geane, 2024 Drylands Restoration Steward, spotlights local efforts to conserve Brazil's Caatinga through sustainable restoration in her latest blog.

Esierebom Mangrove Restoration: Revitalizing Nigeria’s Coast

Anna, a 2024 Wetlands Restoration Steward, highlights mangrove restoration in Esierebom, Nigeria, focusing on community involvement and coastal resilience.

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Youth in Landscapes Initiative

Join a global network of more than 1M young people collaborating for justice and shared prosperity, and supporting thriving landscapes.

MEET THE 2025 RESTORATION STEWARDS

Sydner Kemunto

Sydner Kemunto

Raquel Pereira Viana

Raquel Pereira Viana

Shaik Imran

Shaik Imran

Joel Ngobi

Joel Ngobi

Kristel C. Quierrez

Kristel C. Quierrez

Zuhura Ahmad Shaweji

Zuhura Ahmad Shaweji

Baruch Aguilar Mena

Baruch Aguilar Mena

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