11/10/2025
14:00 - 14:45
IUCN Africa
, Onsite
Why attend
Attend this session to discover how scalable Forest Landscape Restoration drives climate resilience, biodiversity, and economic growth in Africa. Hear first-hand success stories from AREECA, explore innovative financing and inclusive governance models, and engage with global leaders shaping nature-positive development for lasting conservation impact and equitable restoration futures.
Session Description
Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) is a scalable and transformative Nature-based Solutions. This event will explore the future of FLR in driving investment and biodiversity conservation in Africa. The AREECA (Large Scale Africa Restoration Programme) consortium and its implementing partners, led by GIZ and funded by BMUKN, will present success stories and challenges, and discuss key strategies to bridge the gap for the future of FLR in Africa. Specifically, two speaker pitches will highlight impactful FLR initiatives and investment strategies that drive scalable results. This will be followed by a high-level panel comprising government leaders and decision-makers, who will discuss pathways to accelerate restoration. The session will explore sustainable blended finance mechanisms capable of scaling inclusive ecosystem restoration, thereby enhancing climate resilience, biodiversity, and promoting a regenerative economic model. Special emphasis will be placed on inclusive governance, ensuring the participation of IPLCs, women, and youth in shaping restoration outcomes.Organised by
Eastern and Southern Africa Region
Partners
Speaker
Director-General, Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety
