GLF AFRICA 2024: GREENING THE AFRICAN HORIZON

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Can Africa show the world a sustainable way forward?

The climate crisis is taking a toll on Africa – and especially on rural communities that depend on natural resources for their livelihoods.

How should the continent respond to these challenges, and what lessons can it teach the rest of humanity?

On 17 September, thousands of participants gathered in Nairobi, Kenya, and online at a global conference to forge a prosperous and sustainable future for Africa’s land- and seascapes, powered by local solutions.

Continue exploring the event by watching the recordings on our digital platform, available until 6 October. Register now for free!

Event concept

Explore the event themes

Sustainable agrifood systems

How can we deliver healthy, sustainable food for everyone while providing decent livelihoods for farming communities?

Scaling landscape restoration

Over 45% of Africa’s land area is already degraded. It's time to change that by scaling up locally-led solutions and innovations.

Partnerships and finance

The global climate and biodiversity crises need a concerted effort. Discover how we can build partnerships to fund Africa’s green transition.

Rights and livelihoods in shifting landscapes

Africa’s landscapes are changing. How can we adapt in a just and equitable way?

Governing the just transition

Leave no one behind: find out how we can make a greener future work for everyone.

Technology and data

There’s no silver bullet, but AI, data and technology can be powerful tools for sustainable land use.

Join us in person in Nairobi, Kenya

Join GLF Africa 2024 in person at the CIFOR-ICRAF Nairobi Campus, located in the heart of the capital in Gigiri, and network with a select group of people from around the globe.

What others are saying about past editions of GLF Africa

One of the best conferences: brilliantly organized, topical, with great speakers and covering a variety of topics.

The conference featured a diverse range of speakers, in-depth discussions on critical topics and a well-organized schedule. It effectively addressed pressing environmental issues and encouraged collaboration.

Rich in content, relevant and insightful.

The way this whole conference was held was commendable. The fantastic discussions! It was a memorable experience, and I appreciate the effort that went into making it such a success. Thank you for the exceptional event!

The event program was well organized. Although we were not there physically, we were fully carried along.

Meet some of our speakers

Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli

President & CEO
ONE Campaign
@ndidiNwuneli
Éliane Ubalijoro

Chief Executive Officer
CIFOR-ICRAF
@elianeubalijoro
Mary Njuguna

Principal Specialist, Capital Markets
FSD Africa
@FSDAfrica
Nadine Otsobogo

Film Director & Make Up Artist
Solange Bandiaky-Badji

Coordinator & President
Rights and Resources Initiative / Group
@SolangeBandiaky @RightsResources
Njeri Maina

Director of Business & Partnerships
DEN
Youba Sokona

IPCC-Vice Chair and Special Advisor for Sustainable Development
IPCC and South Centre
@IPCC_CH
Charlette N’Guessan

Data Solutions and Ecosystem
AMINI
@CharletteDesire
Rose Mwebaza

Director and Regional Representative
UNEP Africa Office
@RoseMwebaza
Susan Chomba

Director, Vital Landscapes, WRI Africa
World Resources Institute (WRI)
@suechomba