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🌍 You’re Invited: Accelerating Forest Stewardship Across AfricaJoin us for an insightful and action-driven session hoste...
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
đź“… Date: 26 March 2026
⏰ Time: 12:30 PM (Johannesburg)
đź“Ť 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.

đź”— 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.

Join the SER Webinar: Wetlands International Eastern Africa & Sahel officeDiscover innovative approaches to ecological r...
17/02/2026

Join the SER Webinar: Wetlands International Eastern Africa & Sahel office

Discover innovative approaches to ecological restoration and wetlands conservation across Africa. This session brings together leading experts who will share practical strategies, regional experiences, and opportunities for collaboration. Learn how wetlands sustain biodiversity, support livelihoods, and build climate resilience, while connecting with professionals committed to restoration.

Date: Thursday, 19 February 2026
Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM (GMT+2)

Speakers: Douglas Macfarlane, Dr. Julie Mulonga, Diallo Mori

Do not miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and be part of the dialogue shaping Africa’s ecological future.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vpmuM_CmTDKUCkKKcwKpvw

🌿 Institutional Spaces, Actor Roles, and Gaps in Implementing Nature-Based Solutions in NigeriaHow do institutional fram...
27/11/2025

🌿 Institutional Spaces, Actor Roles, and Gaps in Implementing Nature-Based Solutions in Nigeria

How do institutional frameworks, stakeholder roles, and policy gaps shape the implementation of nature-based solutions in Nigeria?

Join us for an insightful session with Dr. Ebele Amaechina, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Research Fellow at the Resource and Environmental Policy Research Centre (REPRC/EfD), University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Dr. Amaechina will share lessons from her extensive research on climate change, natural resource management, and environmental economics—highlighting opportunities and challenges in mainstreaming nature-based solutions for resilience.

This webinar will unpack how institutions and actors influence implementation, the gaps that persist, and the pathways for building stronger, more adaptive systems in the Nigerian context.

Date: 27 November 2025
Time: 12:30 – 13:30 (GMT+2)
Zoom | đź”— https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BydwGwCrRMiqCGVNv-clPA
🔢 Webinar ID: 895 0308 0828

🎙 Hosted by: Dr. Excellence Akeredolu - West Africa Rep, SER Africa & Lecturer and researcher in the Department of Zoology, University of Lagos

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of Nigeria’s leading voices in environmental economics. The session will provide practical insights, critical reflections, and evidence-based recommendations for advancing nature-based solutions that strengthen both ecosystems and communities.

Restoring with Purpose: Community-Driven Innovation for a Changing Climate How can innovation, rooted in community needs...
29/08/2025

Restoring with Purpose: Community-Driven Innovation for a Changing Climate How can innovation, rooted in community needs and lived experiences, transform climate resilience and ecosystem restoration?

Join us for a powerful conversation with Raymond Owot, an international development and innovation specialist with experience spanning Africa, the Middle East, and North America.

Raymond will share insights from his work at the intersection of climate mobility, social enterprise, and environmental restoration—from renewable energy projects in Uganda to partnership-building for climate action in Canada. This webinar will explore how human-centered design, grassroots innovation, and multi-sector collaboration can address the urgent challenges of climate change while restoring ecosystems and empowering communities.

đź“… Date: 25 September 2025

🕒 Time: 12:00 – 13:00 (GMT+2)

đź“Ť Zoom

đź”— https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81577681162?pwd=xmOeKsksWETMZ5YeFTz1BAcoVA3d0J.1

🔢 Webinar ID: 834 2790 4271

🎙 Hosted by: Lynette Munro - Secretary, Society for Ecological Restoration – Africa (SER Africa) & Conservation Partnership Facilitator at Nature Connect

✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with practitioners and thought leaders shaping the future of restoration in Africa and beyond. The session will offer practical insights, inspiring stories, and actionable recommendations for building climate resilience through community-driven innovation.

✨ Reminder – Don’t Miss This Webinar! 🌍🌿From Sacred Groves to State Forests: Raymond Aghayere’s Path to Restoration📅 Dat...
27/08/2025

✨ Reminder – Don’t Miss This Webinar! 🌍🌿

From Sacred Groves to State Forests: Raymond Aghayere’s Path to Restoration

đź“… Date: Thursday, 28th August 2025
🕒 Time: 12:00 – 13:00 (GMT+2)
đź“Ť Where: Zoom
đź”— Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LJ-rsh6QTIKpl4b_eZEkCA

🔢 Webinar ID: 834 2790 4271
🎙 Host: Dr. Mlungele Nsikani, Chair of SER Africa

🌱 Join us to hear Raymond Aghayere, Area Forest Officer with the Edo State Forestry Commission (Nigeria), share his inspiring journey from sacred groves to state forests—and the lessons for restoration, culture, and community resilience.

🌍 Webinar Alert! 🌿From Sacred Groves to State Forests: Raymond Aghayere’s Path to RestorationHow does a childhood surrou...
18/08/2025

🌍 Webinar Alert! 🌿

From Sacred Groves to State Forests: Raymond Aghayere’s Path to Restoration

How does a childhood surrounded by sacred forests lead to a frontline role in ecological restoration? 🌱

Join us as Raymond Aghayere, Area Forest Officer with the Edo State Forestry Commission (Nigeria), shares his powerful journey from teaching to forest protection—sparked by the threatened destruction of his community’s sacred grove.

đź“… Date: 28th August 2025
🕒 Time: 12:00 – 13:00 (GMT+2)
đź“Ť Zoom
đź”— Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LJ-rsh6QTIKpl4b_eZEkCA
🔢 Webinar ID: 834 2790 4271
🎙 Host: Dr. Mlungele Nsikani, Chairperson of SER Africa

This is more than a webinar—it’s a story of culture, resilience, and ecological transformation. 💚

🌍 Webinar Alert! 🌿From Sacred Groves to State Forests: Raymond Aghayere’s Path to RestorationHow does a childhood surrou...
18/08/2025

🌍 Webinar Alert! 🌿

From Sacred Groves to State Forests: Raymond Aghayere’s Path to Restoration

How does a childhood surrounded by sacred forests lead to a frontline role in ecological restoration? 🌱

Join us as Raymond Aghayere, Area Forest Officer with the Edo State Forestry Commission (Nigeria), shares his powerful journey from teaching to forest protection—sparked by the threatened destruction of his community’s sacred grove.

đź“… Date: 28th August 2025
🕒 Time: 12:00 – 13:00 (GMT+2)
đź“Ť Zoom
đź”— Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LJ-rsh6QTIKpl4b_eZEkCA
🔢 Webinar ID: 834 2790 4271
🎙 Host: Dr. Mlungele Nsikani, Chairperson of SER Africa

This is more than a webinar—it’s a story of culture, resilience, and ecological transformation. 💚

Dear SER Africa Members,You are warmly invited to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Society for Ecological ...
30/07/2025

Dear SER Africa Members,

You are warmly invited to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Society for Ecological Restoration Africa Chapter, taking place via Zoom.

đź“… Date: Wednesday, 12 November 2025
🕒 Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM (GMT+2)
đź“Ť Platform: Zoom
đź”— Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ONopxaQRTpWZS0HFUIKyOg
🆔 Meeting ID: 836 6881 7641

This AGM is a key moment for us to:
✅ Reflect on the year’s progress and milestones
âś… Review financial and strategic developments
âś… Engage with fellow members and share feedback

We look forward to your participation as we continue to shape the future of ecological restoration across Africa.

Warm regards,
SER Africa Chapter
📧 [email protected]

🌱 The Green Wall of Algeria: Reviving the Legacy 🇩🇿Spanning over 1,000 km, the Algerian Green Dam stands as one of Afric...
29/07/2025

🌱 The Green Wall of Algeria: Reviving the Legacy 🇩🇿

Spanning over 1,000 km, the Algerian Green Dam stands as one of Africa’s earliest large-scale responses to desertification.

Launched in the 1960s, this ambitious project set out to halt the advance of the Sahara by planting Aleppo pine and alfa grass across degraded land. Today, a new phase is breathing life into this historic effort:

âś… Reforesting 1.2 million hectares with diverse native and drought-tolerant species
âś… Integrating sustainable land use, livelihoods, and agroforestry
âś… Strengthening ecosystems and protecting communities from desert encroachment
âś… Combining traditional knowledge and modern ecological approaches

This isn't just about trees—it’s about climate resilience, food security, and environmental justice in one of the planet’s mo

Here are four compelling images showcasing the Algerian Green Dam restoration effort:

1. Green dam corridor in early reforestation areas—patchy greenery across Algerian steppe

2. Established green belt section—dense rows of Aleppo pine and native shrubs

3. Restored woodland patch beside arid terrain—illustrating the contrast of ecosystem recovery

4. Map and planting layout—visual showing the 1,000 km corridor stretching across Algeria

Let’s revive, reimagine, and restore the land together. 🌍🌾

🌍 AFR100: Scaling Landscape Restoration Across AfricaThe African Forest Landscape Restoration Initiative (AFR100) is one...
28/07/2025

🌍 AFR100: Scaling Landscape Restoration Across Africa

The African Forest Landscape Restoration Initiative (AFR100) is one of the continent’s most ambitious environmental efforts—backed by global support and local leadership.

With partners like FAO, WRI, GIZ, AUDA-NEPAD, and the EU, AFR100 is working with countries including:

🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of Congo
🇰🇪 Kenya
🇲🇬 Madagascar
🇲🇼 Malawi
🇹🇬 Togo
🇹🇿 Tanzania

🌱 What makes AFR100 powerful?

Agroforestry for sustainable land use

Forest management that protects biodiversity

Community empowerment at the heart of action

Blended finance to scale restoration for real impact

Alignment with the Bonn Challenge to restore 100 million ha in Africa by 2030

This is restoration that builds climate resilience, restores ecosystems, and uplifts rural livelihoods—one landscape at a time.

At SER Africa, we’re proud to support and spotlight the people and partnerships bringing degraded land back to life.

Here are four impactful images that illustrate the scale, community involvement, and ecological diversity of the AFR100 Landscape Restoration Initiative:

1. Restored landscapes with greening vegetation across African terrain.

2. Nursery operations showing seedling propagation for restoration across participating countries.

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