Elaine Duncan on LinkedIn: #weareprojectbiome #soil #regeneration #collaboration (2024)

With all the climate change effects that the world is currently facing, it's fulfilling to see organisations such as Caritas Czech Republic In Zambia taking the lead in the fight against climate change through innovative projects such as Green Solutions for Sustainable Development and Growth in Monze District. This being my last article for Caritas Czech Republic In Zambia, I wish the organisation success in all it's projects and particularly in the fight against climate change. #newbeginnings #wishingyousuccess #climatechangesolutions

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🌳🌱🌍 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆! 🌳🌱🌍🙌 Hello LinkedIn Community! I am thrilled to shed light on the vital role that communication plays in afforestation and agroforestry initiatives in this beautiful nation. 🇿🇲📢𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 🎙️➡️ Communication is the backbone of any successful endeavor, and afforestation/agroforestry projects are no exception! By disseminating timely and engaging information, we raise awareness about environmental benefits, community involvement, and sustainable practices.𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 🔊🌱 Inspire and Educate: Through engaging campaigns, we enlighten individuals about the sheer significance of afforestation and agroforestry. Highlighting the positive impact on climate change, soil conservation, and economic development fosters a sense of responsibility among communities. #Inspiration #Education🛠️ Facilitate Collaboration: As a communications officer, we act as a bridge between stakeholders involved in afforestation and agroforestry. By coordinating efforts and fostering partnerships between community members, NGOs, and government bodies, we facilitate the scalability of these initiatives. #Collaboration #Partnerships🌍 Raise Global Awareness: Utilizing various platforms, we leverage the power of digital communication to amplify the impact of Zambia's afforestation and agroforestry projects on a global scale. Sharing inspiring success stories, facts, and ongoing challenges, we mobilize international support, investment, and knowledge exchange. #GlobalAwareness #Sustainability🌱 Rewarding Communities: Our role goes beyond information dissemination. By showcasing the socio-economic benefits that come with afforestation and agroforestry, such as job creation, sustainable livelihoods, and improved ecosystems, we instill a sense of pride and ownership among communities. #CommunityDevelopment #EmpowermentLet us all join together in the journey towards a greener, more sustainable Zambia! 🌳💚 Let's create a harmonious balance between nature and development through effective communication. Together, we can inspire change and shape a better future for generations to come. 🌍✨#Afforestation #Agroforestry #Sustainability #Zambia #GreenInitiatives #EnvironmentalAwareness #ClimateAction #Partnerships #CommunityEngagement

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Meanwhile in Uganda 🇺🇬:🌿 95% of our 400 hectares of degraded land are now home to vibrant polyculture and native bamboo. Fresh shoots and new culms are sprouting, a testament to the power of nature.💧 We've found water! Our drilling is complete, and we're actively developing an irrigation system. Plus, we're ensuring free community access to clean water.☀️ Our transition to solar energy is underway, putting us on the path to 100% clean energy. Again, we're ensuring free community access to this sustainable power source.🌾 Our "Food Garden" concept, an integral part of our biodiversity management plan, is in pilot mode. It's aimed at providing fresh, nutritious food to our dedicated labourers and local communities.🌳 Our next task is fencing to protect against the community's wandering goats.🙌 With these milestones, we're not just restoring land but creating new job opportunities for community members.I couldn't be prouder of the incredible work our team is doing with the 1MTN land restoration, biodiversity enrichment, and community empowerment project. This is the power of nature-based solutions and dedicated teamwork! 💚🌿#NatureBasedSolutions #CarbonRemoval #Teamwork #Sustainability

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Let's present! Born out of the experiences in the community development program of the private sector company LevasFlor, Lda , LevasFlor Foundation is a #nonprofit with the mission to promote the #sustainable use of the Miombo Forest in Mozambique. The objective is to #empower #communities, #advocate for #sustainable agricultural practices, foster the development of alternative livelihoods, and encourage the growth of small-scale community-based businesses. Our vision is a flourishing Miombo Woodland ecosystem where both people and nature thrive together, in a #people-centered and #climate-resilient approach.Our strategic priorities encompass four core areas:🌾 Improving Livelihoods: Enhancing local autonomy through value chain development of #agricultural and non-timber forest products (NTFPs), enabling youth with #vocational training and entrepreneurship education, and providing agricultural inputs for smallholder farmers to implement agroforestry production plots.📚 Enhancing Education: Establishing initiatives such as Girl's Clubs, Agroforest Garden Clubs, and climate-smart #schools, as well as supporting schools with healthy meals and promoting high-quality diets.🤝 Promoting Community Participation: Empowering communities through education on their rights, raising #awareness, and self-organization, providing technical assistance on land tenure processes, and advocating for biodiversity #protection.🌱 Building Alliances for Preservation: Collaborating with stakeholders to promote #sustainable Miombo use, supporting government development of #forest policies, investing in sustainable agriculture research, and establishing the Msasa Institute, a research center focused on native tree species and NTFP value chains.

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Did you know… In just 6 years, Tanzanian farmers have brought back life in 18 million trees with #Treecovery across Central Tanzania! 🌳 We work together with LEAD Foundation Tanzania and local farmers to transform bushes and sprouts into thriving, full-grown #trees that will have a lasting impact on the environment. There are millions of living tree stumps with the potential to re-grow into trees, if they are given the chance. So why plant more trees, if we can simply bring them back with Treecovery?We’ve made great progress, but there’s still more work to be done. Want to dig in with us and support large-scale #regreening projects in Tanzania? Look into the possibilities of partnering with us via: https://lnkd.in/eiSzPeTR

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🌱 Exciting News from the ELCAP Project in Tanzania! 🌍I am thrilled to share the incredible developments that unfolded during Strømme Foundation's recent project review in Singida, Tanzania. We had the honour of engaging with key officials from Tanzania's President's Office, Regional Administration and Local Government (PORALG), who enthusiastically committed to extending the reach of our climate-smart technologies from the Norad funded Enhanced Livelihoods through Commercial Agricultural Production (ELCAP) project districts. We have partnered with SEMA, Norges Geotekniske Institutt and NMBU to promote the production of biochar, the creation of wood vinegar for natural pest control, and the implementation of climate-smart agricultural practices in Singida, Tanzania.🌾 The ELCAP project champions food security and improves the resilience of smallholder farmers by promoting environmental sustainability and scaling production of essential crops such as maize, sunflower, sorghum, and pigeon peas. Smallholder farmers have been able to maximise their revenue through value-addition activities.This collaboration marks a significant step towards fostering resilience in agriculture, addressing climate challenges, and promoting food security. Together, we are making strides towards a more sustainable and resilient future for agriculture in Tanzania and beyond.Let's continue to work hand in hand, sharing knowledge and expertise, as we navigate the path towards a greener and more prosperous agricultural landscape. #strømmefoundation #ELCAPProject #SustainableAgriculture #ClimateSmartTechnologies #FoodSecurity 🌱🌾🌍

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The Green Ghana Day is here once again. As a concerned member of the Development Studies Students Association(DeSSA) of Valley View University, I am very happy to take part in this year's exercise with the theme; Our Forest, Our Health: Causing a Prospect Change in our Climate. Tree planting has a lot of benefits for man and the environment. Let me quickly share five of them that you might not be aware of with you.Job Creation:Tree planting initiatives create employment in nurseries, forestry management, and related sectors, fostering economic growth and reducing unemployment rates.Aesthetic Value: Green spaces enhance the overall aesthetic appeal of a country, making it more attractive for residents and investors alike, which can positively impact property values and real estate development.Natural Disaster Mitigation:Our Forests act as natural barriers against disasters like floods and landslides, reducing the economic losses associated with such events and the costs of reconstruction.Tourism and Recreation: Lush green landscapes attract tourists, generating income and employment opportunities in the tourism sector, ultimately boosting the economy.Timber and Non-timber Products: Sustainable tree harvesting can provide a renewable source of timber and non-timber forest products, contributing to industries such as construction, furniture, and pharmaceuticals.Join us tomorrow as we plant trees to protect our environments.Remember the saying, that when the last tree dies the last man also dies.#greenghanaday

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The HydroCoop system from UrbanFarm Africa has arrived in Serbia. The successful testing and assembly of the HydroCoop, along with its active plant watering system powered by solar energy, mark a significant chenge in iskoriscenju vode u uzgajanju biljaka. Additionally, a solar battery powers a fan responsible for air circulation within the farm housing broilers or laying hens. Team of workers were impressed by the seamless integration of the entire plant and animal food production system, all within 9m2 space. The first Hydro Farms will be allocated to single mothers from socially vulnerable categories. This initiative aims to provide these women and their children with healthy food while also allowing them to sell the rest of produce food in local markets, thereby generating additional income for their families.#regenerativeagriculture #agritech #urbanfarmafrica #foodsecurity

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🙌 Another exciting update from our training day on the 12th of January. 🚜 Turf and Timber Quip - Husqvarna Group came to Mkushi to ensure our employees were up to scratch on how to use the Tomcat wood chipper. 🌽 We’re using the wood chipper to chip up the maize cobs that we buy from Small Holder Farmers, like, Namoi Nsofwa mentioned in our previous post https://shorturl.at/fLMN1.🔬 Chipping the maize cobs makes it easier for the microbes to break the cobs down. Adding maize cobs to our compost increases the carbon value which promotes fungal activity. Twala Farming is proudly funded by the European Union in Zambia and our implementing partner is the ENTERPRISE Zambia Challenge Fund. This project was made possible in partnership with Prospero Limited, a UK aid-funded organization supporting enterprise development in Zambia. #twalafarming #composting #EUDZambia #EUDelZambia #TeamEurope #enterprisezambiachallengefund #prosperolimited #tomcatwoodchipper#woodchipper

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Empowering Rural Communities: The REAP ProjectWe're excited to announce our latest initiative – the Renewable Energy Agro-Processing (REAP) Hub in Rwanda! In collaboration with @smartvillagesResearchGroup and Innovate UK, we're committed to improving clean energy access and food production in underserved communities across Rwanda.The REAP project aims to empower rural communities by providing sustainable access to renewable energy while enhancing food production capacity. By leveraging innovative technologies and community-driven approaches, our project aims to create lasting social, economic, and environmental impact in Rwanda and beyond.Our project has kicked off this month and focuses on integrating renewable energy and value addition technologies into our aquaponic farm, such as cooling and food drying facilities. Through strategic partnerships along with our existing digital monitoring systems, we're optimising energy efficiency and production costs while fostering economic growth and reducing poverty.Join us on this journey towards sustainable agriculture. Visit our website for more info.Together, let's contribute to #SDG8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, #SDG10 - Reduced Inequalities, #SDG12 - Responsible Consumption and Production, and #SDG17 - Partnerships for the Goals!#AgriculturalInnovation #SustainableGrowth #MadeInRwanda and #FoodSecurity #NjordFrey #SustainableFarming #Rwanda #Aquaponics #Smallholderfarmers #GrowingGreen #SustainableHarvest #AgriculturalInnovation #HealthyHarvest #GreenTech

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