We’ve reached day 4 of COP26. Let’s jump in. Along with representatives from our member organisations, the Alliance has two ambassadors representing us at COP26 to speak first hand about their experiences with nature based solutions across Africa and the impact it has on communities, land, and health. Irene Ojuok holds advanced degrees in environmental…
COP26 day 3 was quite the day. It began with our first event, A New Phase for AFR100: Accelerating Africa’s Land Restoration Movement, in partnership with the World Resources Institute, AFR100, The International Union for Conservation of Nature, and the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD). Africa is already experiencing the disastrous effects of climate…
COP26 has arrived to refocus international attention and resources where it needs to be to combat climate change: collective, ambitious, committed action to achieve sustainability, equality, and net zero carbon emissions. The Alliance, a collaboration of over 60 environmental organisations, knows how important it is to be united when facing global challenges.
Code Red and Code Green Turning the climate crisis into an evergreening opportunity By Dr Dennis Garrity Board Chair, Global EverGreening Alliance Download PDF (2.5mb)
Kaluki Paul Mutuku is a 26 year-old environmental activist born and raised in Kenya. Kaluki grew up in Machakos, a rural community in the Kenyan countryside, where he spent his childhood among nature. He recounts seizing every opportunity to go to the forest; whether to collect firewood for his mother, graze the cattle and goats,…
The Global Evergreening Alliance is delighted to welcome UK-based charity Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) as its newest member organisation. A member-based organisation that mobilises botanic gardens and partners worldwide to secure and protect plant diversity, BGCI has created the largest network of plant conservation experts from around the globe. Through knowledge-sharing, leading…