Restoring Our Landscapes: A Global Effort under The Restoration Initiative Land degradation is a global challenge, impacting nearly 2 billion hectares of land used for agriculture, pasture, and forestry. Deforestation and land degradation pose significant threats to global biodiversity, climate stability, and food security. The 2023 Year in Review publication
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
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
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
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
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
The Restoration Initiative Virtual Tour Series. 🤲🌍
Join us on a journey through the arid and semi-arid landscapes of Kenya, as we take a closer look into some of our restoration efforts 🇰🇪:
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The Restoration Initiative Webinar Series. 🌍💚
In this webinar series, we showcase our achievements and experiences in 10 large-scale forest and landscape restoration projects in Africa and Asia that began in 2018. Draw insights from informative discourse surrounding…
The Restoration Initiative Virtual Tour Series. 🤲🌍
Join us as we take a trip to the vast and resource rich Chilgoza Pine Forests, where we take a deeper look into our restoration efforts in Pakistan 🇵🇰:
Read more about the project here:…
