*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 at the frontlines of climate impacts. The event will offer a dynamic platform for connecting with the local and global champions, traditional knowledge, and cutting-edge science that is necessary to amplify the impact and potential of locally-led solutions for the most pressing global challenges that our landscapes face. 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 upcoming the UN Climate Change Conference to accelerate action on land management and meet climate goals.

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).

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.

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.

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 Nairobi 2023 Hybrid Conference on 11 and 12 October.

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% were women – to accelerate action on land management, meet climate goals, and tackle seemingly incompatible trade-offs.

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 upcoming the UN Climate Change Conference to accelerate action on land management and meet climate goals.

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 session, please contact Kelly Quintero (k.quintero@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.

GLF Nairobi 2023 will be our largest and most powerful conference to date, featuring heads of state, renowned experts, Indigenous Peoples, community leaders, youth, entrepreneurs and many more – and you can help make it truly inclusive by supporting the participation of marginalized voices that all too often go unheard.

Join other private sector leaders, including Patagonia, Oatly, Salesforce, Rabobank, McKinsey & Company and more. 

Sponsorships allow us to organize watch parties, offer data stipends to participants based in rural areas to help bridge the digital divide, and waive hosting fees for organizations and voices from the Global South that all too often go unheard. 

Funds raised through sponsorship allow us to go the extra mile and make a difference!

Why sponsor GLF Nairobi 2023?

• Most importantly, because we have to act now to keep global warming below 1.5°C – while we still can
• We work with 10,000 scientists and have invested over 2 billion USD in research over the past 60 years. Imagine how this expertise can support your work?
• Highlight your thought leadership in sustainability and inspire others to follow suit at the world's largest environmental conference on integrated land management
• Connect with over 60,000 young change-makers from the Global South on a path to become future leaders
• Foster brand association with a powerful and fast-growing environmental movement: past sponsors received more than 1 million impressions on their logos during and after our conferences

Please visit our dedicated GLF Nairobi 2023 sponsorships webpage to learn more about sponsorship opportunities at the event.

If you’d like to sponsor the event or have any questions please contact Marina Brunale at m.brunale@cifor-icraf.org

What’s your vision for Earth?

Every picture tells a story – and we want to see yours. We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the GLF Nairobi 2023 Photo Competition. Whether you’re a professional or amateur, nature or urban photographer, we’d love to see what’s happening in your local landscapes and some of the incredible solutions being implemented to preserve and protect them.

Applications are now closed.

Finalists will be announced on 6 September and requested to send a short video telling us their picture's story. The winners will be announced on 11 October at GLF Nairobi 2023 . The best photos and short videos will be displayed at the GLF Climate Art Gallery.

At the hybrid conference GLF Nairobi 2023, connect with leading scientists, activists, Indigenous leaders, financiers, youth and policymakers piecing together the climate puzzle. Learn and find the best angle to report on restoring landscapes, resilient and regenerative adaptation, land rights, social and environmental justice, and innovative climate finance solutions. 

Apply now for a press pass to attend the conference online or in person in Nairobi, Kenya, from 11–12 October 2023. Please note that we can only offer limited media passes for in-person participation, so we recommend applying as soon as possible. The in-person press passes are available only for journalists already in Nairobi on 11–12 October.

When you volunteer with the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF), you’ll work with other inspiring young leaders to promote a 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 the GLF knowledge team in taking notes during sessions 

- Quote and Moment catchers: help the communications team catch the most inspiring quotes and moments (screenshots) during each session you join

- Chat and Q&A moderator: sharpen your facilitation skills by moderating online discussions or chats

- Live interviewer: Interview our special guests and speakers live on stream

Apply here. 

Deadline: 9 October, 23:59 CEST

The GLF Climate 2022 Hybrid Conference will take place on 11 November 2022.

The GLF is teaming up with the Youth in Landscapes Initiative and regional partners to shape a unique experience for students and young professionals prior to, during and after GLF Nairobi 2023.

If you’re between the ages of 18 and 35, you’ll have the chance to volunteer at the event and participate in our upcoming Landscape Leadership Workshop! You will also get a chance to engage with our team and incredible young activists and professionals in our youth-led sessions. Make sure you’re subscribed to the Youth newsletter so you don’t miss any opportunities. Stay tuned for updates!

If you’re a grassroots organization fom Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean or Asia, we’d like to welcome you to host a digital solidarity session at GLF Climate 2022. Build a conversation, share your solutions, and connect with new stakeholders to boost your impact.

Why host a solidarity session at GLF Climate?

Promote your work, mission and message among millions of stakeholders in 185 countries.

Connect and engage with key players and new stakeholders across the globe on climate change, landscape restoration, food systems and sustainable finance agendas.

Who can apply?

You are an innovator, farmers’ group, local leader, organization and initiative dedicated to restoring landscapes, resilient and regenerative adaptation, community finance and land rights, social and environmental justice, innovative climate finance solutions.

You want to showcase best practices and successful models for accelerating youth and women leadership.

What’s in it for you?

You and your organization will receive the full support of the GLF team to create and deliver your session, including:

Continuous support to develop, plan and deliver the session, including guidance on your team roles, script, and format ideas. 

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 webcard design, marketing toolkits, free tickets, logo placement, support in producing a white paper (optional), and much more.

Full technical support, including pre-conference run-throughs, post-conference analytics, platform integration, Zoom background advice from a TV producer, and more.

About the Session

The GLF Climate Hybrid Conference will take place on 11 November 2022. 

Price: Free of charge
Digital solidarity session length: 45 minutes
Deadline: 4 September 2022

You will be notified if your session has been selected for the GLF Climate 2022.