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Ecosystem Restoration

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Better livestock and fire management across Africa’s savannas, grasslands and shrublands could unlock one of the continent’s most significant climate opportunities
AFRICA

Africa’s rangelands emerge as biggest climate opportunity in new nature roadmap

A new Africa nature transition roadmap shows improved grazing, fire management and farming could unlock major carbon reductions while strengthening food security and livelihoods

  • Sheree Bega
7 min read
Spekboom, a hardy, unassuming succulent shrub, has become one of the country’s most quietly powerful climate allies. (Imperative)
ALBANY THICKET

Spekboom restoration at centre of $120m World Bank climate bond

The World Bank has priced a $120m spekboom restoration bond in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, linking investor returns to ecosystem recovery

  • Sheree Bega
5 min read
The World Restoration Flagships, spanning 18 countries, showcase large-scale efforts to revive forests, grasslands, farms and coastlines, restore biodiversity and secure sustainable livelihoods
BAMBOO RESTORATION

UN names four new World Restoration Flagships to heal degraded ecosystems

The World Restoration Flagships, spanning 18 countries, showcase large-scale efforts to revive forests, grasslands, farms and coastlines, restore biodiversity and secure…

  • Sheree Bega
5 min read
Safety valves: Ecosystems such as the fynbos of the Western Cape absorb and slow down water and channel the runoff into streams and rivers. (Hoberman Collection/Universal Images Group/Getty Images)
BIODIVERSITY

‘The future is closer than expected’

Restoring ecosystems — wetlands, savannahs and grasslands — will mitigate the effects of global warming

  • Tunicia Phillips
4 min read