The International Land Coalition Africa in conjuction with CIFOR-ICRAF and partners will host this one-day virtual workshop to present current and planned activities in sub-Saharan Africa that contribute to the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.
The workshop is led by ILC Africa’s Locally Managed Ecosystems brings together national, regional and international stakeholders to empower and influence local communities and government in restoration and conservation of diverse landscapes. ILC Africa’s Locally Managed Ecosystems is managed and hosted by CIFOR-ICRAF in Mali
Objectives
- Show on-going and planned activities in different ecosystems contributing to the UN Decade of Ecosystem Restoration,
- Inform all parties on how the initiative’s activities integrate priorities of the UN-Decade for restauration,
- Share information and ideas regarding new activities promoting ecosystems restoration and conservation
- Identify key stakeholders/partners that adhere to the restoration and conservation of ecosystems.
Agenda
Welcome remarks
Presentation of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration: FAO, UNEP, NEPAD
Speaker
Session 1: Global approach
- Overview of degradation dynamics and restoration in the Region
Antoine Kalinganire/Ibrahim Toure, CIFOR ICRAF, Mali - Regreening Africa, Mieke Bourne, CIFOR-ICRAF, Kenya
- Great Green Wall, Ali Aidar, Great Green Wall Senegal
- Community led restoration/conservation of ecosystems Laure Tall, IPAR Senegal
- Questions and Answers Session
Moderator
Session 2: Restoration and conservation of key African ecosystems
Key actions and recommendations for the UN Decade’s implementation by ecosystem.
- Wetlands/Marine (Rodger Mpande, ZERO Zimbabwe)
- Mountains (Assefa Tofu, World Vision Ethiopia)
- Rainforests (Nicolas Mushumbi, PIDP RDC)
- Drylands (Pierre Dembele, Sahel Eco Mali)
- Question and Answers Session
Moderator
Concluding remarks
- Summary of the workshop (Ibrahim Toure, CIFOR-ICRAF)
- Closing remarks (Jules Bayala, CIFOR-ICRAF)
Speakers
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