RESTORINGLANDSCAPES

The Restoration Initiative (TRI) unites 9 countries and three Global Environment Facility agencies – IUCN, FAO, and UNEP – along with governments and strategic partners to overcome existing barriers to restoration and to restore degraded landscapes, in support of the Bonn Challenge.
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COUNTRIES IN AFRICA & ASIA

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HECTARES UNDER RESTORATION

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HECTARES UNDER IMPROVED LAND MANAGEMENT

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TRI addresses one of the defining challenges of our time: land degradation and the realisation that transformational changes, including restoration of degraded and deforested lands, are urgently needed to safeguard the well-being of people and nature.
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From Cameroon to China

TRI unites 3 Global Environment Facility (GEF) agencies, 9 countries in Africa and Asia, and 10 project teams under 1 initiative to overcome existing barriers to sustainable restoration and to effectively restore degraded landscapes.
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Impact & Inspiration

TRI demonstrated the power of bringing together local communities and decision-makers (local, national & high-level) to deliver impact.
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Through Forest Landscape Restoration

Representing one of the largest ongoing Global Environment Facility (GEF) investments in ecosystem restoration, TRI is an authority on forest landscape restoration (FLR) best practices.
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Bringing Stories of Success

Stay updated with the latest TRI developments, announcements, and FLR insights. Our blog offers a wealth of knowledge and updates to keep you informed and engaged.
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The Restoration Initiative (TRI): Uniting for Nature to Build Climate Resilience and Combat Land Degradation

In response to pressing climate and environmental challenges, The Restoration Initiative (TRI) is advancing conservation, restoration, and sustainable land management on a global scale. With the forest and land-use sector (excluding agriculture) responsible for roughly 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, TRI underscores the potential for nature-based solutions—such as forest

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18 November 2024
TRI Tanzania

From Degradation to Rejuvenation: Tanzania’s Restoration Journey

In Tanzania, the Restoration Initiative (TRI) is leading efforts to restore degraded landscapes in the Greater Ruaha and Lake Rukwa Basins, areas severely impacted by unsustainable land uses. The project focuses on integrated natural resource management, sustainable agriculture, and livestock keeping to enhance ecosystem services and improve community resilience. By

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12 November 2024
TRI Kenya (Tana Delta)

Restoring Biodiversity in Kenya’s Tana Delta

In the biodiverse Tana Delta of Kenya amongst the Lamu Counties, the Restoration Initiative (TRI) is making significant strides to restore degraded landscapes and support sustainable livelihoods. This critical area, which provides essential ecosystem services and supports local communities, faces threats from unsustainable resource use. TRI’s project focuses on integrated

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12 November 2024
TRI DRC

Rebuilding and Restoring the forestry of the DRC

In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Restoration Initiative (TRI) addressed severe forest degradation in the Walungu territory of South Kivu Province. This region, once teeming with rich forest cover and biodiversity, has been degraded due to unsustainable agricultural practices and overexploitation of timber resources. Furthermore, these forests serve

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11 November 2024
TRI Pakistan

Chilgoza Pine Revival: Restoring Pakistan’s Forests and Protecting the Pine Nut

The chilgoza pine forests of Northern Pakistan, located in the Hindukush-Karakoram-Himalaya region, are undergoing a significant transformation through the efforts of the Restoration Initiative (TRI). These forests, which provide valuable resources such as pine nuts, face threats from illegal harvesting and overexploitation. They are also essential for local biodiversity, including

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11 November 2024
TRI CAR

Forest Restoration in the Heart of Africa: Community Efforts in CAR

In the heart of Africa, The Restoration Initiative (TRI) is addressing severe forest degradation in five different zones in the southern regions of Bangui, Mbaïki, Bayanga, and Pissa, Central African Republic. This region, once teeming with biodiversity, has been degraded due to unsustainable agricultural practices and overexploitation of timber resources.

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11 November 2024

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🌱Join us for this exciting #CPForests side event "Scaling up agroecology for restoration and conservation in mosaic landscapes," where we'll be joined by esteemed partners, including @FAOForestry @WorldBank @UNBiodiversity @nature_org @BiovIntCIAT_eng @Women4Biodiv @NemaKenya…

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The Restoration Initiative Virtual Tour Series. 🤲🌍

Join us as we immerse ourselves in the forestry of the Central African Republic, and reflect on firsthand insights from project specific restoration efforts 🇨🇫:

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🏜️The @IUCN Forest and Grasslands Team is at UNCCD COP16 leading and participating in a wide range of events focused on grasslands, drylands, drought, land degradation, desertification, restoration, sustainable livelihoods, and more.

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'Community-Driven Restoration in the Vast and Arid Landscapes of Kenya'. 🇰🇪

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