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Occupation: Youth Communications Officer

Organization: Global Landscapes Forum

Hyginus Laari is a Ghanaian by birth, originally from the northern part of the country. He is in his late twenties and works as the communications officer for the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) youth team. As a passionate environmental health advocate, prior to joining the GLF, he had received national and international recognitions owing to his consistent advocacy for the planet's sustainability through the Sustainable Development Goals 6 and 13, including being an African finalist in the 2018 UN Environment Program Young Champions of the Earth Prize, being one of 100 Young African Landscape Leaders during the “Restoring Africa’s Landscape Campaign” prior to the GLF Nairobi event in 2018, and receiving the Millennium Excellence Foundation President's Youth Prize for environmental excellence, among others.

In 2020, he officially joined the GLF team as a volunteer and a Social Media Ambassador, where he contributed to the increased social media reach of the GLF digital events that year, and in 2021, he transitioned from volunteering to a work role as the Youth Social Media Consultant. Currently at the GLF, he manages the Youth in Landscape Initiative social media accounts and assists the team by leading the communication and outreach needs of its activities and programs within Africa and beyond. The following are descriptions of his outstanding contributions so far in the landscape restoration space;

At the GLF Africa 2021 and 2022 digital conferences, he led the team of volunteers in delivering their roles as rapporteurs, quote and moment catchers, and chat moderators, as well as providing support in sharing live tweets from the sessions and Facebook live streams, and within the YIL project teams, he led the communications and outreach project team in executing outreach and campaigns for event registrations and activity applications.

In 2021, he led the campaign and social media outreach needs for the "Africa's Drylands: A Restoration Road Trip," a four-week learning program that explored the essential steps young Africans need to take to begin restoration projects. During the program, he communicated about the weekly sessions among the participants and highlighted the progress on social media.

In 2022, he also oversaw the overall social media campaign and communication needs for the “Young African Landscape Leadership Program,"  a nine-month learning journey that brought together 100 participants from across Africa to develop their skills and knowledge in landscape leadership and management while also learning from inspiring people across the African continent. During the program he provided monthly job updates to the participants, supported in planning the sessions, and highlighted the progress on social media.

He is coordinating the weekly “Job Opportunity Wall” social media campaign on YIL Twitter and Facebook, which connects youth networks from across Africa, Asia and the Pacific and the Latin America and the Caribbean regions to environmental and restoration job opportunities on a regular basis.

He leads the social media campaigns and communication needs for the Restoration Stewards program, including coordinating blog updates, sharing about their incredible work on social media, highlighting their instagram takeovers and coordinating their “live from the field” videos showcase at GLF Conferences.

Hyginus sees advocacy as a medium that can foster positive environmental change in Ghana, Africa and the world at large.

Follow to learn more about his work: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter

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I was born in the beautiful island of Madagascar, driven by an early passion for technology. However, a profound awakening led me to redirect my efforts toward addressing the urgent needs of our environment. Now, I ardently work on climate justice and gender equality, recognizing the intrinsic value of these causes. My mission is to leave a lasting positive mark on this planet, fostering a harmonious coexistence between nature and humanity for a sustainable and equitable future.

Website : https://nancybarisoa.carrd.co

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Our landscapes are well natured and grown. But there are activities done that would affect directly which might lead us to lose this nice scenery. We must act now to preserve our landscapes

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Juvenal, a 21-year-old Tanzanian storyteller and podcast producer, passionately champions contemporary African culture through The Unapologetic Human podcast. With a sincere commitment to effecting change, Juvenal established this platform to address climate justice and social issues. His dedication has earned recognition and grants from prestigious institutions such as The Wits Center for Journalism Africas Investigative Journalism Conference, University of Johannesburg, supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Following his participation in the 2023 landscape leadership workshop in Nairobi, Kenya, co-designed by the Global Landscapes Forum(GLF), the Youth in Landscapes Initiative(YIL), and the Climate and Development Knowledge Network(CDKN), Juvenal is one of 11 young climate justice leaders selected for a community-based climate justice project funded by CDKN. With his podcast, Juvenal focuses on enhancing climate literacy in disaster-prone and vulnerable communities. He is also harnessing the power of storytelling to raise awareness about climate change.

To follow his work;

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/blavid

Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juvenalvitalis/

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/juvenalvitalis

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JuvenalVitalis

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunapologetichumanpod

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Cool Place

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Landscape restoration and environmental conservation are the guardians of our planet's vitality, working hand in hand to revive the beauty and balance of nature. Through thoughtful stewardship, we not only heal the scars left by human impact but also nurture a harmonious coexistence with the Earth. Every tree planted, every wetland restored, and every ecosystem protected is a testament to our commitment to a sustainable future, where the vibrant tapestry of landscapes flourishes for generations to come. In these endeavors, we discover the profound connection between humanity and the environment, realizing that our collective efforts to restore and conserve are pledges to safeguard the very essence of life on our precious planet.

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Landscape is the interaction and interdependence of species, Multifuctionality among stakeholders and Landscape power of Interest with laws and regulations that govern land and resources use management among our roots and communities.

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Pantang Abokobi Road, Adenta Municipality, Ghana

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Pantang Abokobi Road, Adenta Municipality, Ghana

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Pantang Abokobi Road, Adenta Municipality, Ghana

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Imane Lakbachi

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Lordesturs Gordon Otuoma is a scholar at the university of Nairobi Kenya pursuing his degree in Agricultural Extension and education and aspiring professor.

Growing in a rural community along the shores of lake Victoria ,river kuja that's flows with hopes but rather lead us in despair due to displacement from unmerciful floods that sweps everything. We are at the borders of Uganda and Tanzania at the south of the country Kenya.Being a kid I have always fallen in love with the whole nature especially the biodiversity of species , ecology, wildlife, environmental conservation, agriculture,landscape and the ecosystem. Now that all my childhood life being centered within the community I have learned and experienced the challenges our community goes through because of vulnerability, lack of enough food and nutrition because of lack of capacity building and rural community development. I feel so sad and broken from the hardship our society because the future generations is sinking because of alot of things and the life supporting sources that are vital to our livelihood are nolonger promising because of pollution into the lake , unsustainable fishing and poor agricultural practices which has led to diseases which has lower and swept away the population due to contamination of the rivers and lakes which is the source of water for both our animals and society.

I feel the society needs me as a youth and I have a lot to pay back to them and am so burden by the pains and tears of the whole society and as a strong youth I have learned a lot especially in my undergraduate studies about the rural community development as an Extensionist and am more willing out of my heart because "real activist don't say the river is dirty but would rather clean it ". I have managed to be part of the agroecology movement and have more knowledge on contact farming and Export procedures which is my first step to reach out to the farmers to teach them on best alternative livelihood like Sustainable farming, fishing and environmental conservation which is the new vision for the earth and I am happy the floods fields have turn into farmlands with variety of rice, surgarcane and potatoes which has leverage Agriculture and provide food to the vulnerable societies as they use appropriate farming methods such as organic farming for soil and landscape conservation.

I am happy for the experience with the GLF foundation for the opportunity to learn and buy ideas to help my society especially bringing women and youths together with the village Elders to build hubs especially for bee keeping, tree planting inciatives and caring for the water bodies which is the main aim for my commitment towards my rural community as a youth and am looking for partnerships to help me and give me platform to share the story of the Merciless river kuja that has been swiping everything.

Restorationof our landscape, climate justice and environmental conservation is the song and biodiversity of species remains the mother of the future generations for we need youths who are responsible for the restoration of the new earth and am an activist by action and implementation.

#climate justice, #food security, #Sustainable agriculture, #biodiversity, #Environmental conservation, #market information #landscape Sustainability #New vision for the earth# value chain addition

Twitter X @Lordesturs Otuoma

IG : #Lgoddo

Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lordesturs-gordon-otuoma-3312b6223?

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Born and raised in Lima, Perú and has lived in the Madre de Dios region of the Peruvian Amazon since 2017. Trained as a biologist, Clemencia now combines her scientific background with practical efforts in land restoration and sustainable economies, collaborating closely with native communities and small-scale farmers. In her role as Communications Manager at Camino Verde, a Peruvian NGO dedicated to restoring the forest landscape of the Amazon by strengthening forest communities in two regions of Perú, Clemencia oversees various programs: the Living Seed Bank, which safeguards the genetic diversity of over 600 native Amazonian species; and the the Farmer Livelihood Program, which supports smallholder farmers and native communities in planting native species based agroforestry systems that provide sustainable non-timber forest products and support livelihoods.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/clemencia-pinasco/

https://www.instagram.com/clemenciapf/?hl=en

www.CaminoVerde.org

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Tahina Roland Frédéric, syntropist forest maker.

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Tahina Roland Frédéric is an agronomist and forester hailing from Madagascar. Throughout his career, he has dedicated himself to the preservation of the dry forest in his Menabe native region, a semi-arid area in Madagascar. This commitment has granted him a profound understanding of the environmental challenges specific to his locale. In 2020, fully aware of the devastating impacts of deforestation resulting from slash-and-burn agriculture in his region, Tahina made a bold decision to counteract this damage by focusing on soil regeneration. He firmly believes that the vitality of the soil plays a pivotal role in enhancing the resilience of local communities and their surrounding ecosystems. His dedication to land revitalization hasn't gone unnoticed. The Global Landscapes Forum acknowledged his efforts by appointing him as the 2023 Drylands Restoration Steward. Tahina is resolute in his determination to put practical solutions into action. Together with like-minded individuals, he co-founded the Taniala Regenerative Camp association, establishing the very first Regenerative Camp in Madagascar in Menabe. His association received the prestigious 2023 Lush Spring Prize, recognizing its commitment to both environmental and social regeneration. Tahina steadfastly believes in the significance of local initiatives and the positive transformative influence they can exert on degraded areas and local communities.

Facebook: Tahina Roland Frédéric

IG: @tahina_rolandfrederic

LinkedIn: Roland Frédéric TAHINA

X: @Tahina_Roland

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As a landscape leader, I consistently devote my time to volunteering and collaborating with like-minded individuals in the climate space. Over the years, my journey has expanded beyond studying forestry and wildlife to participating in tree planting programs, educational outreach, climate awareness campaigns, and advocating for a sustainable, green, and healthy environment.

I am currently working on a project called Ecotribe, a networking community for women in Nigeria who have studied and work in the green sector. The landscape leadership workshop provided me with a well-rounded skill set for addressing environmental challenges as part of a team with diverse backgrounds. I was exposed to successful landscape leaders who have inspired me to make a positive impact in my community.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oreoyedele/?igshid=NzZlODBkYWE4Ng%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

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Brian Kithinji is the Founder and Executive Director of Policy Action Initiative. He holds over six years of experience in climate policy, advocacy, and journalism. Brian has previously worked for CNBC Africa, Mansa Media, and AfriCatalyst, highlighting the inequalities, resilience, and opportunities in the continent. In 2019, he was the only African journalist selected for the groundbreaking Poynter-Koch Fellowship in Washington, D.C. Brian’s passion for good governance is exemplified through his service as the Deputy East African Community Youth Ambassador – Kenya (2016/18), where he organized sensitization workshops and observed the Rwandan Presidential Elections in 2017. Brian has also completed public management studies at the Egypt National Training Academy in Cairo and the YALI RLC East Africa Cohort 5. He holds a Bachelors of Mass Communication from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.

www.policyactioninitiative.org

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