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14/08/2026

“Living in Balance: Where Nature and People Thrive Together” – Biosphere Reserves in Action

The webinar is aimed at showcasing the various investments towards the functionality of Biosphere Reserves and their crucial role in Ecosystem Restoration. Speakers from the Magaliesberg, Vhembe, K2C and Kenya Biosphere Reserves will share insights into activities and interventions that demonstrate how integrated restoration approaches, combined with long-term investment, can create positive and lasting impacts on landscapes, communities and people’s livelihoods.

Join us as we explore how Biosphere Reserves are creating meaningful connections between people, nature and sustainable development, while demonstrating practical approaches to restoring ecosystems and building resilient communities.

Date: 18 August 2026
Time: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM (GMT+2)
Webinar ID: 892 6047 0361
Passcode: 539622

Join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89260470361?pwd=n0wAJqxDP0nxqyWww5ah44gDXnJOpB.1

13/08/2026

Great news! Abstract Deadline Extended.

Register and submit your abstract now: https://serafricachapter.org/conferences/symposium-2026

26/07/2026

Young people are restoring Africa's future.

Across the continent, young restoration leaders are driving innovative community-led projects that restore ecosystems, empower local communities, and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards. Recent recognition through the Global Landscapes Forum highlights the growing impact of youth leadership in restoration.

Young people are not just the future of restoration—they are leading it today.

25/07/2026

Restoration Knowledge Across Africa

Knowledge sharing is one of the most powerful restoration tools.

In June 2026, IUCN's UN Decade Ecosystem Restoration Hub brought restoration practitioners together from across Africa to showcase successful restoration projects and share practical guidance for scaling restoration across the continent.

By learning from each other, restoration efforts become stronger, faster, and more effective.

24/07/2026

Trees for the Future

Restoration begins with communities.

Trees for the Future continues transforming degraded farmland into thriving Forest Gardens across East and West Africa.

Their work has now restored more than 41,000 hectares, improved biodiversity, and helped over 50,000 farming households improve food security and income through regenerative agriculture. The programme has also been recognised as a UN World Restoration Flagship.

Every restored farm creates healthier soils, more wildlife habitat and stronger communities.

23/07/2026

Africa's rangelands are vital ecosystems that support millions of people, wildlife, and livestock.

More than 6,500 participants from 135 countries gathered at GLF Africa 2026 in Nairobi to discuss restoring rangelands, supporting pastoralist communities, and strengthening climate resilience across Africa. The event brought together researchers, Indigenous communities, governments, youth, and restoration practitioners to accelerate action for healthy landscapes.

Healthy rangelands mean:

Improved biodiversity
Better water retention
More resilient livelihoods
Increased food security

How is your organisation contributing to landscape restoration?

22/07/2026

Final Weeks to Submit Abstracts

Abstract Submission Deadline Approaching
There's still time to share your research, restoration projects, and practical experiences at the Africa Ecosystem Restoration Symposium 2026.

Researchers, practitioners, students, policymakers, NGOs, and restoration professionals from across Africa are invited to submit abstracts that advance ecosystem restoration, climate resilience, and ecological infrastructure.

This is your opportunity to:
Present your work to an international audience.
Connect with restoration professionals from across Africa.
Contribute to shaping the future of ecosystem restoration on the continent.

Abstract submissions close soon. Don't miss your chance to be part of the programme.

Register and submit your abstract today.
https://serafricachapter.org/conferences/symposium-2026

17/07/2026

SAVE THE DATE

Africa Ecosystem Restoration Symposium 2026
📅 12–16 October 2026
📍 26 Degrees South Lodge, Muldersdrift, Gauteng, South Africa

Africa is entering a decisive decade for ecosystem restoration, climate resilience and ecological infrastructure investment.

Join researchers, practitioners, policymakers, students and partners from across Africa for a flagship continental gathering focused on:

* Ecosystem Restoration
* Climate Resilience & Adaptation
* Ecological Infrastructure
* Eco-DRR
* Integrated Catchment Management
* Biodiversity Conservation
* Invasive Species Management
* Restoration Science, Policy & Practice
* Restoration Implementation at Scale

A key feature of the symposium is the integration of the 5th Catchment-Based Indaba (CBI), strengthening collaboration around water security, catchment resilience, ecological infrastructure and climate adaptation across Africa.

Registration and Abstract Submissions are now open.

🔗 Submit your abstract and register:
https://serafricachapter.org/conferences/symposium-2026

Photo Credits: South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI). Used with permission.

Together, we will help shape the future of ecosystem restoration in Africa.

24/03/2026

🌍 You’re Invited: Accelerating Forest Stewardship Across Africa

Join us for an insightful and action-driven session hosted by SER AFRICA, featuring Dr. Peter O. Alele, Africa Regional Director at the Forest Stewardship Council.

🌱 Topic: Zamba Heritage Initiative – Accelerating Action for Forest Stewardship Across Africa
📅 Date: 26 March 2026
⏰ Time: 12:30 PM (Johannesburg)
📍 Location: Online (Zoom)

This session will explore bold, practical pathways to strengthen forest stewardship across the continent—bringing together science, conservation, and sustainable development from a leader working at the forefront in Africa.

🔗 Join the conversation:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84599470143?pwd=z1rak62nD3oRL6qDgOhGqewPCSrofn.1
Meeting ID: 845 9947 0143
Passcode: 767611

Whether you’re in restoration, conservation, or simply passionate about Africa’s natural future—this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

🌿 Be part of the movement. Be part of the solution.

17/03/2026

South Africa is one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world, hosting an exceptional range of ecosystems—from savannas and wetlands to forests, deserts, and one of the planet’s richest marine environments. It is home to the globally significant Cape Floristic Region, the smallest yet most diverse floral kingdom on Earth, with thousands of endemic plant species found nowhere else.

This biodiversity has faced centuries of pressure from agriculture, urban expansion, invasive species, and mining. In response, South Africa has become a global leader in Ecological Restoration, implementing large-scale programs such as Working for Water, which removes invasive plants while creating jobs, and expanding protected areas to restore and conserve ecosystems. Today, restoration efforts are closely tied to social development, making South Africa a pioneer in linking environmental recovery with economic opportunity.

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