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Ethiopia Launches 10-Year Plan to Scale Agroforestry
Planet WinsFeb 2

Ethiopia Launches 10-Year Plan to Scale Agroforestry

Ethiopia just turned years of planning into action with a new national strategy to expand tree-based farming across the country. The 10-year roadmap aims to fight land degradation and boost food security through coordinated agroforestry efforts.

Regional: ethiopia development (ET)2 min read
Ethiopia Launches Twin Strategies for Green Farming Future
Planet WinsMar 15

Ethiopia Launches Twin Strategies for Green Farming Future

Ethiopia just unveiled two groundbreaking national strategies that promise to transform how the country grows food while healing its land. The plans tackle climate challenges head-on while securing farmers' livelihoods through 2040.

Regional: ethiopia development (ET)2 min read
E-Library Holds Secret to Saving World's Coffee Supply
SolutionsJan 20

E-Library Holds Secret to Saving World's Coffee Supply

A new digital library compiles every study ever done on climate-friendly coffee farming, giving 25 million struggling farmers the knowledge to save their crops. It could prevent humanitarian disaster and protect economies that depend on coffee exports.

Mongabay2 min read
Ethiopia Launches 15-Year Plan for Climate-Ready Farming
Planet WinsMar 17

Ethiopia Launches 15-Year Plan for Climate-Ready Farming

Ethiopia just unveiled two ambitious strategies to transform its agriculture over the next 15 years, tackling climate change while boosting food security. The plans combine tree planting with sustainable farming methods to protect soil and help farmers thrive.

Regional: ethiopia development (ET)2 min read
Coffee Farmers Beat Climate Heat With Shade Trees
Daily MixMar 2

Coffee Farmers Beat Climate Heat With Shade Trees

As rising temperatures threaten global coffee supplies, farmers in Ethiopia and Colombia are fighting back with natural solutions that are working. Their shade tree planting and sustainable practices are protecting harvests and showing a path forward.

AllAfrica - Environment2 min read
Kenya Farmers Earn 30% More Growing Trees With Crops
Planet WinsMar 21

Kenya Farmers Earn 30% More Growing Trees With Crops

In one of Kenya's most crowded regions, farmers are discovering that planting trees alongside their crops can boost household income by 30 percent while restoring forests. Vihiga County's million-tree initiative proves environmental goals and food security can grow side by side.

Google News - Reforestation2 min read
Trees Triple Milk Production on Climate-Hit Benin Farms
Planet WinsJan 29

Trees Triple Milk Production on Climate-Hit Benin Farms

Dairy cows in northern Benin are producing three times more milk when raised on farms with native trees instead of open pastures. The simple shift is helping families weather drought and heat waves while keeping herds healthier.

Phys.org3 min read
World Bank Backs Ghana Reforestation and Youth Jobs
Planet WinsFeb 18

World Bank Backs Ghana Reforestation and Youth Jobs

Ghana is partnering with the World Bank to restore its forests while creating thousands of jobs for young people. The collaboration includes tree planting programs, forest protection training, and agroforestry projects that could transform rural economies.

Google News - Reforestation2 min read
African Farmers Plant 28 Million Trees and Count Carbon
VideosApr 1

African Farmers Plant 28 Million Trees and Count Carbon

Over 265,000 farmers in East Africa have planted more than 28 million trees on their own land, creating a powerful solution that fights climate change while putting money directly into their pockets. The Giving Trees project proves environmental action and economic empowerment can grow from the same soil.

CleanTechnica2 min read
Brazil Opens First Rehab Center for Endangered Tamarins
SolutionsApr 18

Brazil Opens First Rehab Center for Endangered Tamarins

Brazil just opened its first rehabilitation center dedicated to saving golden-headed lion tamarins, tiny endangered monkeys being squeezed out by urban sprawl. The new facility will rescue injured animals and prepare them for safer lives away from power lines, traffic, and expanding cities.

Mongabay2 min read
Uganda Kids Plant School Forests to Fight Deforestation
Planet WinsMar 26

Uganda Kids Plant School Forests to Fight Deforestation

Students in Uganda are transforming their school grounds into thriving forests, growing indigenous trees and food while learning to protect their environment. Their success just earned them a spot in a global network fighting landscape destruction.

Mongabay2 min read
Kenya Farmers Triple Yields with Regenerative Agriculture
SolutionsFeb 23

Kenya Farmers Triple Yields with Regenerative Agriculture

Sixty thousand Kenyan farmers are celebrating dramatic harvest increases after switching to regenerative farming methods. The grassroots program has boosted crop yields by up to 81% while slashing chemical use and soil erosion.

Positive News2 min read
Philippine Power Company Plants 153,660 Trees in Iloilo
Planet WinsFeb 4

Philippine Power Company Plants 153,660 Trees in Iloilo

A Philippine energy company just committed $175,000 to plant over 153,000 trees across 80 hectares of forest, creating jobs while fighting climate change. The project builds on their 15-year track record of planting nearly 850,000 trees.

Google News - Reforestation2 min read
Ghana Cocoa Farmers Get New Plan to End Poverty
SolutionsJun 5

Ghana Cocoa Farmers Get New Plan to End Poverty

Cocoa farmers in Ghana's Wassa Amenfi region are getting a roadmap out of poverty thanks to a new partnership bringing together governments, chocolate makers, and local communities. The plan tackles declining cocoa yields and deforestation while creating sustainable income for families who grow the world's chocolate.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Philippines Plants 153K Trees in New Iloilo Project
Planet WinsJan 27

Philippines Plants 153K Trees in New Iloilo Project

An energy company in the Philippines just committed $175,000 to plant over 153,000 trees across 80 hectares of former forest land. The four-year project will restore ecosystems while creating jobs for local families in Iloilo.

Google News - Reforestation2 min read
Environmental News Site Launches Solutions Journalism Desk
Planet WinsApr 11

Environmental News Site Launches Solutions Journalism Desk

Mongabay launched a dedicated Solutions Desk to report on what's actually working to save the planet, not just the problems. Their evidence-based journalism has already influenced Microsoft's carbon investments and community conservation efforts.

Good Good Good2 min read
Green Hero Foundation Plants 373,000 Trees in First Year
Planet WinsFeb 18

Green Hero Foundation Plants 373,000 Trees in First Year

A foodservice company turned every purchase into planetary healing, planting over 373,000 trees and protecting eight endangered species in just one year. The Green Hero Foundation proves businesses can be a force for ecological restoration.

Google News - Wildlife Recovery3 min read
French Winemakers Plant Trees to Beat Climate Change
Planet WinsJun 2

French Winemakers Plant Trees to Beat Climate Change

French vineyards are reviving an ancient practice called "vitiforestry" by planting trees alongside grapevines to protect crops from extreme weather. The results are already showing promise during heatwaves and frosts.

France 24 English3 min read
Young Africans Lead Forest Innovation Across Continent
Planet Wins3d ago

Young Africans Lead Forest Innovation Across Continent

Young people across Africa are transforming forest conservation through tech-driven solutions and green businesses, despite facing major barriers. A new report reveals their growing impact and calls for stronger support to unlock their potential.

Myjoyonline Ghana3 min read
Ethiopia Builds Nature-Positive Future at National Summit
Planet WinsFeb 11

Ethiopia Builds Nature-Positive Future at National Summit

Ethiopia brought together government leaders, NGOs, and development experts to turn biodiversity commitments into real action plans. The country is pioneering a new approach that proves conservation and economic growth can thrive together.

Regional: ethiopia development (ET)2 min read

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