Nairobi, Kenya and online
GLF AFRICA 2024
Here’s how you can get involved in the upcoming GLF Africa 2024 Hybrid Conference.
Get involved at GLF Africa 2024
Learn more about the event in the Concept Note
Sponsor the conference
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Newsroom
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Social media toolkit
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Host a launchpad
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Book a table top
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Host a hybrid expert session
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Photography Awards
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Suggest a speaker
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Sponsor the conference
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Newsroom
Click here to find more details or click "Green arrow" on the side to find more options
Social media toolkit
Click here to find more details or click "Green arrow" on the side to find more options
Host a launchpad
Click here to find more details or click "Green arrow" on the side to find more options
Book a table top
Click here to find more details or click "Green arrow" on the side to find more options
Host a hybrid expert session
Click here to find more details or click "Green arrow" on the side to find more options
Photography Awards
Click here to find more details or click "Green arrow" on the side to find more options
Suggest a speaker
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Sponsor the conference
Join us in making a difference at GLF Africa 2024!
By sponsoring GLF Africa 2024, you'll connect with a diverse and influential audience dedicated to addressing Africa's landscape challenges.
Why Sponsor GLF Africa 2024?
- Thought leadership: Highlight your leadership in sustainability and inspire others at the world's largest environmental conference on integrated land management.
- Youth engagement: Engage with our youth network of over 1 million of young change-makers from the Global South on a path to becoming future leaders.
- Brand association: Foster brand association with a powerful and fast-growing environmental movement. Via our digital communications program, we reach over 170 million like-minded people yearly through social media and over 800 million through media outreach and event campaigns in 185 countries and all backgrounds, including youth, private sector, policymakers, finance sector, practitioners, and local communities. The GLF regularly appears in global and regional media, including BBC, the Guardian, Deutsche Welle, France24, Mongabay, NTV Kenya, G1 Brazil and CNN.
- Increase your visibility: Past sponsors received more than 1 million impressions on their logos during and after our conferences.
- Diverse stakeholder engagement: In addition to our online audience, we also have more than 500 in-person diverse action-oriented stakeholders including local communities, Indigenous People, policymakers, researchers, scientists, innovators, private sector actors, NGOs and civil society actors, youth networks, women and women-led initiatives and groups, practitioners, farmers, media and more.
Please visit our dedicated GLF Africa 2024 sponsorships webpage to learn more about sponsorship opportunities at the event, including sponsorship packages and customizable options to enhance your brand’s visibility and impact.
If you’d like to sponsor the event or have any questions please contact Marina Brunale at m.brunale@cifor-icraf.org.
Host a hybrid expert session
Thank you for your interest in hosting a session at the GLF Africa 2024 Hybrid Conference. Due to the large volume of applications, we have had to close the application portal. If you are still interested in hosting a session please reach out to Venetia Galanaki (v.galanaki@cifor-icraf.org)
Lead a session at GLF Africa 2024: Greening the African Horizon, on 17 September in Nairobi, Kenya, and online. Showcase your expertise in locally-led landscape solutions and engage with global and local champions to address Africa's most pressing landscape challenges. Join us in amplifying the impact of locally-led innovative solutions for sustainable agrifood systems, biodiversity conservation, and climate resilience. For more on the event, please read our concept note.
Application Deadline: 8 July 2024
Session applications will be reviewed by the GLF Knowledge Team and an external Knowledge Committee. We will be in touch in early July to share further details on the status of your application. If you have any questions about hosting a session please contact Venetia Galanaki at v.galanaki@cifor-icraf.org.
See for yourself!
Our recent two-day GLF Nairobi 2023 Hybrid Conference brought together over 7,000 participants from 130 countries, along with 218 speakers and 121 global and local partner organizations, and reached 77 million people via social media and media channels, paving the way for a fairer world.
Why host a hybrid session at GLF Africa 2024?
- Promote your organization, brand and message among 5,000 online and 500 in-person participants, and millions more engaged online in 185 countries in English, French and Swahili.
- Engage with GLF’s youth network of over 1 million of young professionals cultivating change for people and the planet.
- Connect with key players across the globe on landscape restoration, food systems, rights and livelihoods and sustainable finance agendas.
- Inform recommendations for the strategic design and implementation of upcoming global policy negotiations
About expert sessions
An expert session is an ideal format to share about your organization’s work. It provides the perfect space for in depth discussions between a select group of experts and relevant stakeholders on a particular matter. You and your organization will receive the full support of the GLF knowledge, learning, communications, digital, event and youth teams, as well as GLF’s partnerships to create and deliver a session.
At GLF Africa 2024, we offer two different options for organizations interested in hosting a session (Premium Session and Standard session) that come with different benefits and at different costs.
Host Benefits
Premium Session
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Room capacity: max 200 pax (Conference Hall)
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Session Duration: 45 min
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Continuous Session Support from Design to Delivery: Receive continuous assistance with planning and delivering your hybrid session, including guidance on team roles, scripting, format ideas, and day-of-event support to ensure seamless participation from both in-person and digital attendees.
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Communications and Promotional Support: Engage your target audience through the pre-event communications campaign, a dedicated session page, marketing toolkits, free tickets and logo placement. Benefit from promotional tools like individual session cards and event platform notifications
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Technical and Logistical Assistance: Access full technical support including pre-conference run-throughs, platform integration, digital session report for post-event analysis, and Zoom background advice. Enjoy comprehensive logistical coordination, hybrid setup, translation services, and professional photography
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Exhibition booths: digital and in-person
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Live coverage of your session with the support of social media ambassadors: Designated social media ambassadors will assist in disseminating the messages of your session live
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Knowledge Product curation: Packaged knowledge products will be created from your session such as short clips or simple infographics for you to share through your channels and increase post event reach
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Support art performances and exhibitions by local artists in the conference venue as well interactive conference spaces that enhance participants’ experience
COST : 12,500 EUR
Standard session
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Room capacity: max 75 pax (Karura Hall)
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Session Duration: 45 min
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Continuous Session Support from Design to Delivery: Receive continuous assistance with planning and delivering your hybrid session, including guidance on team roles, scripting, format ideas, and day-of-event support to ensure seamless participation from both in-person and digital attendees.
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Communications and Promotional Support: Engage your target audience through the pre-event communications campaign, a dedicated session page, marketing toolkits, free tickets and logo placement. Benefit from promotional tools like individual session cards and event platform notifications
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Technical and Logistical Assistance: Access full technical support including pre-conference run-throughs, platform integration, digital session report for post-event analysis, and Zoom background advice. Enjoy comprehensive logistical coordination, hybrid setup, translation services, and professional photography
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Exhibition booths: digital and in-person (Only digital booth is included, in person booth is available at an additional cost)
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Live coverage of your session with the support of social media ambassadors: Designated social media ambassadors will assist in disseminating the messages of your session live (not included)
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Knowledge Product curation: Packaged knowledge products will be created from your session such as short clips or simple infographics for you to share through your channels and increase post event reach (not included)
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Support art performances and exhibitions by local artists in the conference venue as well interactive conference spaces that enhance participants’ experience (not included)
COST: 10,000 EUR
Suggest a speaker
Do you know of someone who belongs on the Global Landscapes Forum 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 2024 Hybrid Conference on 17 September.
See for yourself!
Our recent two-day GLF Nairobi 2023 Hybrid Conference brought together over 7,000 participants from 130 countries, along with 218 speakers and 121 global and local partner organizations, and reached 77 million people via social media and media channels, paving the way for a fairer world.
Host a launchpad
Thank you for your interest in hosting a session at the GLF Africa 2024 Hybrid Conference. Due to the large volume of applications, we have had to close the application portal. If you are still interested in hosting a launchpad please reach out to Kelly Quintero (k.quintero@cifor-icraf.org)
Lead a conversation and engage with African landscape experts addressing the climate crisis's disproportionate impacts on the continent. GLF Africa 2024 offers a dynamic platform to connect with local and global champions, combining traditional knowledge with cutting-edge science to showcase transformative, locally-led solutions for agri-food, climate, biodiversity, restoration, and livelihood challenges in Africa. Learn more about the event in the concept note.
Why host a session at GLF Africa 2024: Greening the African Horizon?
Launchpad applications will be reviewed by the GLF Communications Team, and we will be in touch in early July to share further details on your application. If you have any questions about hosting a launchpad, please contact Kelly Quintero at k.quintero@cifor-icraf.org.
See for yourself!
Our recent two-day GLF Nairobi 2023 Hybrid Conference brought together over 7,000 participants from 130 countries, along with 218 speakers and 121 global and local partner organizations, and reached 77 million people via social media and media channels, paving the way for a fairer world.
- Promote your organization, brand and message among millions of stakeholders in 185 countries in English, Swahili and French.
- Engage with GLF’s youth network of over 1 million of young professionals cultivating change for people and the planet.
- Connect with key players across Africa on sustainable agrifood systems, landscape restoration, partnerships and finance, rights and livelihoods, governing the just transition, and technology and data.
- Inform the upcoming three UN Rio Conventions on biodiversity, climate change and desertification.
About the Launchpad
A launchpad is our version of a press conference. GLF Africa 2024 could be your report or campaign’s jumping-off point. Reach a global audience of over 40 million on social and global media 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 International Partnership for Blue Carbon, AFR100, the 20×20 Initiative, the Indonesian National Carbon Accounting System (INCAS), South Pole, the GEF-7 Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program, the Luxembourg–GLF Finance for Nature Platform and more.
Date: 17 September 2024
Location: CIFOR-ICRAF campus in Nairobi, Kenya and online (the session will be livestreamed).
Launchpad length: 45 min
Full price: EUR 10,000
Application deadline: 8 July 2024
Host benefits
Your organization will receive the full support of the Global Landscapes Forum communications, digital and event teams, as well as the GLF’s partnerships, to create and deliver a launchpad, including:
- Help in engaging your target audience through pre-event online activities and interactive components within sessions. The GLF team provides a dedicated launchpad page, social and traditional media outreach support, session web card design, marketing toolkit, free tickets, logo placement, support in producing a white paper (optional) and more.
- Full technical support for the in-person and online space including pre-conference run-throughs, post-conference analytics, platform integration, Zoom background advice from our digital producer and more.
Book a table top
Engage with landscape actors on the frontlines of the climate crisis. The event will offer a dynamic platform to connect with the local and global champions, traditional knowledge and cutting-edge science needed to strengthen locally-led solutions to the planet’s most pressing challenges. For more on the event, please read our Concept Note
What’s in it for you?
Book a table in the exhibition area of GLF Africa 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya to showcase your organization’s work, results and ideas. You can choose between the following two packages:
Standard Exhibition Package
- A dedicated exhibition space complete with a table, chairs and power plugs, ensuring you have all the essentials to display your materials and engage with attendees
- Comprehensive facilitation support from the Global Landscapes Forum coordination team, ensuring a seamless experience from setup to breakdown
- Prominent visibility of your logo on the GLF Africa event webpage and digital conference platform, enhancing your brand's presence
- Two complimentary in-person registration passes, granting full access to the conference and its diverse range of sessions
- The exclusive chance to collect valuable contact leads and directly engage with hundreds of conference participants, fostering meaningful connections and networking opportunities
Date: 17 September 2024
Location: CIFOR-ICRAF campus in Nairobi, Kenya
Full price: EUR 750
Application deadline:13 September 2024
Premium Exhibition Package
- All features included in the Standard Exhibition Package, plus:
- A digital exhibition booth on the event platform, providing additional online visibility and engagement opportunities.
- A screen and one branded piece for your exhibition booth (e.g., roll-up banner or backdrop), ensuring a professional and eye-catching display.
- A social media post mentioning your participation as an exhibitor, boosting your brand's exposure to the GLF Africa audience.
Date: 17 September 2024
Location: CIFOR-ICRAF campus in Nairobi, Kenya
Full price: EUR 1500
Application deadline:13 September 2024
Table top applications will be reviewed by our team, and we will be in touch to share further details in September. If you have any questions, please contact Judith Sonneck at j.sonneck@cifor-icraf.org.
See for yourself!
Our recent two-day GLF Nairobi 2023 Hybrid Conference brought together over 7,000 participants from 130 countries, along with 218 speakers and 121 global and local partner organizations, and reached 77 million people via social media and media channels, paving the way for a fairer world.
Host an interactive session
*Thank you for your interest in hosting a session at the GLF Nairobi 2023 Hybrid Conference. Due to the large volume of applications, we have had to close the application portal. If you are still interested in hosting a session please reach out to Judith Sonneck (J.Sonneck@cifor-icraf.org).
Lead a conversation and engage with landscape actors on the frontlines of the climate crisis. The event will offer a dynamic platform to connect with the local and global champions, traditional knowledge, and cutting-edge science needed to strengthen locally-led solutions to the planet’s most pressing challenges. For more on the event, please read our Concept Notes Day 1: African sovereign solutions and Day 2: Climate Survival Guide for a Planet in Crises
Why host a session at GLF Nairobi 2023?
- Promote your organization, brand and message among millions of stakeholders in 185 countries in English, Spanish and French.
- Engage with GLF’s youth network of more than 60,000 young professionals from 156 countries.
- Connect with key players across the globe on climate change, landscape restoration, food systems and sustainable finance agendas.
- Inform recommendations for the strategic design and implementation of the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) to accelerate action on land management and meet climate goals.
About interactive session
- An interactive session must be structured as 50% workshop and 50% plenary-style discussion. At the GLF, we aim to create avenues for the sharing and exchange of knowledge, and this session type does just that. Our events bring together frontline women leaders, businesses, youth movements, grassroot actors, farmers’ cooperatives, scientists, researchers, policy makers, government officials, and civil society, offering an excellent opportunity to access a wealth of knowledge and expertise from varied angles.
- This format is ideal for harnessing the wealth of knowledge and expertise of the event participants and tapping into the collective intelligence of a relevant and diverse group. You will be able to collect case studies, best practice examples and inputs for policy recommendations, brainstorm on important topics for your organization, or find differences and similarities across regionally diverse experiences.
- Your session will be co-developed with the continuous support of the GLF team and our expert facilitators.
Date: 11 or 12 October 2023
Location: CIFOR-ICRAF campus in Nairobi, Kenya and online (Hybrid). The session will be livestreamed.
Room capacity: min 100 pax
Length: 90 min
Full price: EUR 18,000*
Discounted price for non-profit organizations: EUR 15,000
Application Deadline: 28 June 2023
Host benefits
You and your organization will receive the full support of the Global Landscapes Forum knowledge, learning, communications, digital, event and youth teams, as well as the GLF’s partnerships, to create and deliver a session, including:
- Continuous support to develop, plan and deliver the session, including guidance on your team roles, script, and format ideas as well as support during the day of the event. The GLF team will help you optimize participatory engagements from upwards of 100 “in-room” participants and 500 digital participants.
- Guidance and support in developing the most suited formats for harvesting workshop outputs and turning them into session outcomes.
- Help in engaging your target audience through pre-event online activities and interactive components within sessions. The GLF team will provide a dedicated session page, session web card design, marketing toolkits, free tickets, logo placement, support in producing a white paper (optional) and much more.
- Full technical support for the in-person and online space including pre-conference run-throughs, post-conference analytics, platform integration, Zoom background advice from our digital producer and more. Workshop set up and materials will be provided.
Session applications will be reviewed by the GLF Knowledge Team and an external Knowledge Committee, and we will be in touch in early July to share further details on your application. If you have any questions about hosting a session, please contact Judith Sonneck (J.Sonneck@cifor-icraf.org).
*Your session fee will include a contribution towards our solidarity sessions which are given to organizations who could not otherwise afford to participate at GLF Nairobi 2023.
See for yourself! Our last GLF Climate 2022 Hybrid Conference united 7,000 participants from 164 countries, rallied over 32 million people on social media, and provided a crucial platform for 228 speakers – of which 56 percent were women – to accelerate action on land management, meet climate goals, and tackle seemingly incompatible trade-offs.
Thank you for your interest in hosting a session at the GLF Nairobi 2023 Hybrid Conference. Due to the large volume of applications, we have had to close the application portal. If you are still interested in hosting a session please reach out to Judith Sonneck (j.sonneck@cifor-icraf.org)
GLF Africa 2024 Photography Awards
Celebrating Africa’s diverse landscapes and highlighting locally-led landscape solutions
With vast natural resources to support its food systems, livelihoods, markets and growing young population, Africa has an unprecedented opportunity to restore its degraded landscapes, cater to the needs of its people and pave a sustainable way forward for all of humanity.
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the GLF Africa 2024 Photography Awards. Whether you’re a professional or amateur photographer, we’d love to see your photos showcasing the continent’s vast landscapes in all their grandeur.
We want to show the world stunning images of Africa’s diverse peoples and their way of life across its various landscapes. So, get your cameras ready and snap us your best shots of tropical forests, grasslands, drylands, peatlands, wetlands, the ocean and coasts – and African livelihoods.
Entries will be accepted until 29 July. Finalists will be announced by mid August, with winners announced on 13 September. The best photos will be showcased at the GLF Africa 2024 Hybrid Conference and featured on the GLF’s Flickr account.
Good luck, and we’re excited to receive your submissions!
Deadline: 29 July.
Newsroom
Journalists, editors and news content creators: you’re invited to join the conversation to shape Africa’s future! Cover the GLF Africa 2024 Hybrid Conference: Greening the African Horizon and explore how the continent is transforming its landscapes. Secure your press pass in English or in French now to attend the event online or in person (limited spots available).
For any questions, please contact Kelly Quintero at k.quintero@cifor-icraf.org and media@globallandscapesforum.org.
Social media toolkit
Help us make Africa show the world a sustainable way forward: Spread the word!
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?
Help us to spread the word! We’ve made it easy for you with our social media toolkit. This includes a set of suggested posts and a collection of web cards and images to get you started. Feel free to edit and add your personal twist!
Don’t forget to use the event hashtag #GLFAfrica.
EVENT BENEFITS
- Promotion of your organization, brand and message to millions of stakeholders in 185 countries
- Connect with key players across the globe on climate change, landscape restoration, food systems and sustainable finance agendas
- 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, Sustainable Development Goals and the global biodiversity framework.