Ways to participate at GLF Africa
Suggest a speaker
Run an exhibition
Media training
Make a postcard
Volunteer
Host a session
Host a launchpad
Suggest a speaker
Do you know of someone who belongs on the Global Landscapes Forum digital stage? Do you belong there yourself? We want to hear from you! Please use our speaker suggestion form and suggest speakers for the GLF Africa Digital Conference in June.
The deadline is 30 April 2021.
There is no deadline for future conferences.
See for yourself!
The GLF Biodiversity event, the largest digital conference on biodiversity in 2020, reached 35 million people via social media channels and an estimated 300 million through global media such as The Guardian, Sydney Morning Herald, BBC and CBC.
Run an exhibition
Book a virtual space where you can share knowledge and build new networks. You can run presentations, interactive discussions and share your results and experiences.
- Facilitation support from the GLF Event Coordination Team
- A digital exhibition space at GLF Africa
- Logo representation on all event communication products and the conference event page
- GLF communications support, including social media
- Complimentary registration passes
Please use the form below to apply or inquire. The GLF Events Teams will be in touch to share further details and answer any questions you have. If you can’t run an exhibition at this time, there are many ways to participate. Stay tuned!
Price: 500-750 Euros per exhibition*
Exhibition length: To be determined
Deadline: To be determined
*price dependent on needs
See for yourself!
The GLF Biodiversity event, the largest digital conference on biodiversity in 2020, reached 35 million people via social media channels and an estimated 300 million through global media such as The Guardian, Sydney Morning Herald, BBC and CBC.
Media training
Apply now for the ‘Restoring Africa’s Drylands Journalism Fellowship’ with the Global Landscapes Forum and ClimateTracker.org.Be a part of the amazing team of young journalists from across Africa to receive training and gain full access to attend and cover the Global Landscapes Forum 2021.
If this sounds like something you’re interested in, then now is your time to submit a pitch of 150-200 words for a story focusing on drylands and ecosystem restoration in your country.
Deadline to apply: 10 May 2021
See for yourself!
The GLF Biodiversity event, the largest digital conference on biodiversity in 2020, reached 35 million people via social media channels and an estimated 300 million through global media such as The Guardian, Sydney Morning Herald, BBC and CBC.
Volunteer
When you volunteer with the Global Landscapes Forum, you’ll work with other inspiring young leaders to promote a restoration message that’s essential for our time – and for the next generation. We’ll be counting on you and your skills to make sure it all shakes out in the best way possible. All volunteers will receive a certificate.
Volunteer Roles
- Rapporteur: help us record important takeaways from each session
- Quote catcher: help us catch inspiring quotes from plenaries and sessions
- Online moderation: sharpen your facilitation skills by moderating online discussions or text chats (for French, Spanish, or Portuguese speakers)
- Master of Ceremony or Live Interviewer: please note, to apply for this role you will need to submit a 30-second video explaining why you would like to be the Master of Ceremony or an interviewer
Application deadline:
2 May 2021, 23:59 CET
There are no opportunities for fully funded trips for volunteers.
GLF Africa 2021 will be a fully digital event taking place on 2-3 June 2021, and volunteers will only be online. Apply soon, as there are limited spots.
See for yourself!
The GLF Biodiversity event, the largest digital conference on biodiversity in 2020, reached 35 million people via social media channels and an estimated 300 million through global media such as The Guardian, Sydney Morning Herald, BBC and CBC.
Make a postcard
Africa’s drylands are the birthplace of some of the world’s most extraordinary civilizations and species. Join us for a visual journey across these remarkable landscapes and share your landscape with us!
How to make a postcard:
- Choose your landscape.
- Upload a photo of your choice. A photo of your home landscape, or a photo of a landscape you love. *Photo must be in landscape mode.
- Add the location.
- Name the landscape or place where this photo was taken.
- Send it to the world.
- Download the postcard and post it on your favorite social media channel. You can use the template below. Remember to use the #GLFAfrica so that we can find you and share!
See for yourself!
The GLF Biodiversity event, the largest digital conference on biodiversity in 2020, reached 35 million people via social media channels and an estimated 300 million through global media such as The Guardian, Sydney Morning Herald, BBC and CBC.
Host a launchpad
GLF Africa could be your report or campaign’s jumping off point. Reach a global audience by launching your initiative, book or report, new technology, alliance or pledge to the world and to the media, following in the footsteps of the Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme ‘Build back better in a post-COVID-19 world’ white paper, the International Partnership for Blue Carbon, AFR100, the 20×20 Initiative, the Indonesian National Carbon Accounting System (INCAS), South Pole and more.
- Social media and global media support from GLF
- A 45-minute digital press conference (launchpad) in the agenda
- Technical support for live streaming along with simultaneous translation (English, French) and (optional) translation editing and recording available for EUR 500
- Digital logo placement on all event communication and website materials
- Social and traditional media, communications and outreach support
- Complimentary passes to the conference
Please use the form below to apply or inquire. The GLF Communications and Events Teams will be in touch to share further details and answer any questions you have. If you can’t host a launchpad at this time, there are many ways to participate. Stay tuned!
Price: 4,500 Euros per launchpad
Launchpad length: 45 minutes
Deadline: Applications are now closed
See for yourself!
The GLF Biodiversity event, the largest digital conference on biodiversity in 2020, reached 35 million people via social media channels and an estimated 300 million through global media such as The Guardian, Sydney Morning Herald, BBC and CBC.
Host a Session
Why host a session at GLF Africa?
- Promote your organization, brand and message among millions of stakeholders in 185 countries in two languages (English and French)
- Engage with GLF’s youth network of more than 60,000 young professionals from 156 countries
- Connect with key players across Africa and the globe in the restoration and climate change agenda
- Inform recommendations for the strategic design and implementation of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration and relevant policy frameworks on dryland restoration in Africa
You and your organization receive the full support of the Global Landscapes Forum knowledge, learning, communications, digital, event and youth teams, as well as GLF’s partnerships, including:
- Expert advice on session design to optimize participatory engagements from upwards of 900 “in-room” participants
- Strategic support to leverage a social and global media reach of over 300 million in over 150 countries
- Dedicated session page, session webcard design, marketing toolkits, check-ins from the team, full technical support with pre-conference run throughs, post-conference analytics, platform integration, Zoom background advice from a TV producer, live translation, free tickets, logo placement and much more.
Use the form below to apply for one or two* 90-minute slots – 7,000 Euros each. The GLF Knowledge Team will be in touch to share further details and answer any questions you have. If you can’t host a session at this time, there are many ways to participate. Stay tuned!
Price: 7,000 Euros per session**
Deadline: Applications are now closed
*To sign up for two slots, please fill out the form twice.
**Your session fee includes an automatic contribution of solidarity tickets which are given to participants who could otherwise not afford to attend GLF Africa.
See for yourself!
The GLF Biodiversity event, the largest digital conference on biodiversity in 2020, reached 35 million people via social media channels and an estimated 300 million through global media such as The Guardian, Sydney Morning Herald, BBC and CBC.
Ways to shape the agenda
In June, GLF will host its third 100% digital conference. Shape the agenda with us, launch a report, contribute your content or volunteer your time and skills.
Breakdown
185 countries- 36% between 18-24
- 41% between 25-34
185 countries
36% between 18-24Social Media
440M
Media Reach
556M
Governments
80
Organizations
7,400+
Youth*
60,000
Attendees*
200,000
Benefits:
Brand awareness
Thought leadership
Networking
Lead generation
Event Benefits
- Promotion of your organization, brand and message among millions of stakeholders in 185 countries in two languages (English and French)
- Connect with key players in the climate change agenda
- Learn about cutting-edge innovation and engagement with thought leaders and economic experts on key issues
- Speaking opportunities in a network of leading international organizations across sectors
- Engage in bilateral and multilateral dialogues on pressing topics
- Increase opportunities for achieving cross-sector partnerships
- Contribute to the paradigm shift required to achieve the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement