Watch this Discussion Forum on the second day of the Global Landscapes Forum 2014, in Lima, Peru, during COP20. Land degradation and the processes that contribute to it are a major global concern and must be halted – even investors are starting to pay to the potential returns available in revitalizing degraded land.This session discusses how we can ensure the success of efforts to restore degraded land and to highlight collective lessons to inspire new ways of thinking with regards to land degradation.The panel identifies the technical, social and institutional conditions for developing successful long-term initiatives and how they can be sustained at regional and national levels.
Moderator
Ivonne Lobos Alva
Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies
Speakers
Leslie Durschinger
Founder and Managing Director
Terra Global
Aloysius Kamperewera
Director, Department of Environmental Affairs
Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Environment, Malawi
Tefera Mengistu
Advisor to the State Minister of Forest
Ministry of Environment and Forest, Ethiopia
Alexander Müller
Senior Fellow, Secretary General ad interim
Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies
Walter Vergara
Senior Fellow
World Resources Institute
Sunday, 7 December 2014
Global Landscapes Forum, Lima, Peru
#COP20GLF #ThinkLandscape
Finally…
…thank you for reading this story. Our mission is to make them freely accessible to everyone, no matter where they are.
We believe that lasting and impactful change starts with changing the way people think. That’s why we amplify the diverse voices the world needs to hear – from local restoration leaders to Indigenous communities and women who lead the way.
By supporting us, not only are you supporting the world’s largest knowledge-led platform devoted to sustainable and inclusive landscapes, but you’re also becoming a vital part of a global community that’s working tirelessly to create a healthier world for us all.
Every donation counts – no matter the amount. Thank you for being a part of our mission.
Want to get the latest climate and environmental stories in your inbox? Sign up here to stay in the loop.
